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If you have a recurring problem in the ears, nose or throat that does not respond to medical treatment, your otolaryngologist can advise surgery, which will require the skills of a qualified otolaryngologist surgeon. An otolaryngologist surgeon is also known as an otolaryngologist or otolaryngologist. The medical term 'otorhinolaryngologist' is derived from the classical Greek words 'not' which means ear, 'rhinoceros' meaning nose, 'larynx' which means throat, and 'logy' which means study. It means 'the study of the ear, nose, and throat.'

Otolaryngologist surgeons specialize in surgery for the treatment of various conditions, diseases, and deformities related to the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. They are doctors with university degrees (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB), who have completed at least one year of general surgical residency and at least four years of surgical residency in the ears, nose, and throat. Also, some otolaryngologist surgeons complete special training programs to specialize in fields such as pediatric otolaryngology, laryngology, and ontology. On average, otolaryngologist surgeons receive a total of fifteen to sixteen years of training in the field, before beginning to practice.

In a modern otolaryngology clinic, an otolaryngologist surgeon is supported by otolaryngologists and trained nurses, anesthetists, and other medical assistants. Some common types of surgeries performed by otolaryngologists are:

Tonsillectomy: This procedure is one of the most common surgeries performed by an ear nose throat surgeon. It is usually recommended when a patient experiences recurrent infections of acute tonsillitis. Tonsillectomies can cause discomfort for a few days and, sometimes, may require hospitalization. Patients usually recover in approximately two or three weeks.

Rhinoplasty: this procedure can be performed for aesthetic, functional or reconstructive reasons. The procedure usually takes between one and four hours, depending on the complexity of the particular case. In some cases, the bone and cartilage are grafted onto other parts of the patient's body and transplanted into the nose.

Adenoidectomy: this procedure involves the removal of the adenoids, which are a single group of tissue, located in the back of the nose. Some of the reasons why elimination is suggested are chronic infections, breathing problems and earaches. Adenoidectomies are usually performed on an outpatient basis, under general anesthesia.

Removal of swellings: otolaryngologist surgeons often must remove cysts and swellings in the area of the ear, nose, throat, neck, and head. Also, sometimes they also have to remove cancerous or non-cancerous tumors.

Hearing loss: Sometimes people may lose their ability to hear correctly due to accidental injury, infection, old age or other factors. In some cases, they may hear strange noises in your ears, such as a buzzing, jingling or chirping. If the patient's hearing is not corrected through medication or therapy, an ear surgery may be recommended.

If your doctor has advised you to consult with an otolaryngologist surgeon, you should choose an experienced ENT Surgeon, who you trust and feel comfortable with.