Otorhinolaryngology

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) is considered one of the most comprehensive medical specialties, encompassing both clinical and surgical aspects.

This specialty focuses on the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and head and neck surgery.

Diseases affecting these structures have a significant impact on the development and well-being of both children and adults. This specialty includes the sensory organs responsible for hearing, smell, and taste, and is directly linked to vital functions such as voice and breathing.

The most commonly diagnosed conditions by otorhinolaryngologists include otitis, tympanic membrane perforation, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and laryngitis. This specialty also addresses voice disorders (hoarseness), hearing loss, balance disturbances (such as vertigo), facial paralysis, and head and neck cancers.

Nasal obstruction (blocked nose), mouth and tongue lesions, nosebleeds, and voice changes are some of the symptoms that require particular attention and should be examined and monitored by an otorhinolaryngologist. These symptoms may lead your ENT doctor to diagnose nasal polyps, oral and oropharyngeal cancer, or laryngeal cancer.

Finally, this specialty can also diagnose sleep-related respiratory pathologies, such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, as well as respiratory disorders such as upper airway obstruction and allergic rhinitis.

The HPA Saúde Group has multidisciplinary teams of highly qualified professionals ready to assist you with conditions related to Otorhinolaryngology. We offer modern medicine with high standards of quality and safety, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.