When should you visit an ENT specialist?

— If you have chronic runny nose;

— If you have trouble breathing through your nose: often or constantly;

— In case you have ear pain or a feeling of congestion;

— Itchy or sore throat, hoarse voice;

— Hearing and smell are reduced or lost;

— Voice lost;

— Periodic pain or dizziness;

— Pressure feeling in the throat or nose;

— Pressure sensation in the nose bridge;

— Nosebleeds more than once a month;

— There are symptoms of chronic allergies (cough, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat).

You should make an appointment for a consultation with an otorhinolaryngologist even in case of insignificant, pathological conditions of ENT organs, as only a doctor can fully assess the changes and prescribe effective treatment, which can prevent the development of severe complications (disorders of the heart and kidneys (rheumatism, glomerulonephritis), abscess, phlegmon, meningitis, etc.).

What is the visit to the ENT specialist like?

During the first consultation, the otorhinolaryngologist carefully listens to the patient's complaints and conducts an endoscopic examination. If necessary, a swab is taken from the ear, nose or larynx.

When examining, ENT specialist can carry out treatment of organs with medicines, lavage of tonsil lacunae and other medical manipulations.