ENT

DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT)

The sense of smell and hearing, along with the power of speech, are the most important aspects of our well-being. At the ENT department, our experienced physicians help you lead a happy and complete life, by helping you overcome any difficulties that you face, related to your ear, nose and throat. The practice of Otorhinolaryngology involves diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical intervention for a variety of problems, conditions or diseases affecting the ear, nose and throat as well as related areas of the neck, head and face. ... The word “Otorhinolargyngology” is made up of several Latin root words: ology means the study of the ear (oto), the nose (rhino), and the throat (laryn, as in the word larynx). This long word is frequently shortened to Otolaryngology.Utilizing the latest equipments and diagnostic methods, the ENT department in AKG hospital has served as a benchmark for many departments across the state.Treating disorders of the ear includes but is not limited to: hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing), ear infections, balance disorders and ear pain. Treatment of the nose includes the sinuses, allergies, nasal polyps, excessive or frequent nosebleeds, snoring and sleep apnea as well as the ability to breathe through and smell with the nose. Management of the throat includes voice and swallowing difficulties as well as treatment for sore throats, enlarged tonsils or adenoids and problems with the upper digestive tract or esophagus. Treatment for the head and neck involves management of cranial nerves, cancerous and non-cancerous tumors, facial trauma or facial paralysis and deformities of the head, neck and face.The Department of E.N.T. offers the entire range of ENT services under one roof, staffed by highly trained ENT surgeons.Welcome to ENT department which offers comprehensive medical and surgical services at affordable cost to the patients in Kerala and beyond. The prime object behind this movement is to provide all sorts of advanced treatment in ENT, which includes Audiology, Speech pathology, Vestibular medicine and Pulmonology. The care we provide is second to none.The ENT/Audiology field has expanded at an amazing pace over the past fifteen to twenty years like any areas of Medicine.We look forward to serving you in the future by growing along with scientific advancements. No single surgical technique has bought about such a dramatic changes in attitude towards an entire field of surgery like functional endoscopic surgery (FESS) for sinus diseases. By targeting the disease.