Ear, Nose and Throat
(ENT) Doctor
Duties and
Responsibilities: Ear, nose,
and throat specialize, also known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists, are
medical doctor responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears,
nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas. Specialized
skills of otolaryngologists included managing disorder of the upper pharynx and
oral cavity, larynx ( voice box), ears, nose and nasal passage, face and neck.
Almost all ENT specialists regularly handle cases like nosebleeds, adenoidectomies,
infected mastoid, tonsillectomies, and sinusitis.
Salary: $205,000
per year
Education: Otolaryngologists
focusing on the ears treat hearing disorder, infection, balance disorders, nerve
pain, ear noise (tinnitus), and cranial nerve disorder. ENT specialists of the
nose deal with patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. Throat specialists treat
diseases of the larynx, esophagus, and upper aero- digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorder.
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