ENT doctors are also known as Otolaryngology specialists, and they are called surgeons as well. ENT doctors are trained doctors who specialize in treating problems that affect the ears, nose, and throat. Some Otolaryngology specialists will further specialize in characteristic areas like Otolaryngology for children, while others may go into the Otolaryngology/Neurology field.

Experts in the field of ENT are qualified surgeons as well. Since otolaryngology includes the treatment of ears, nose, throat, and larynx. ENT doctors are physicians and doctors; they can treat medical conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat and operate on them as well. Surgery in these areas will be required if the medication and non-invasive methods are ineffective on the situation; ENT surgery will be performed to treat injuries and malformations too. Some of the common surgeries done by an ENT specialist are:

• Sinus
• Snoring/sleep disorders
• Tonsil extraction
• Corrective breathing

If you are experiencing sudden weight gain or loss, constant fatigue, and a lump in the front of your neck, then all these symptoms indicate thyroid problems, and you need to get them checked as soon as possible. Firstly, an ENT specialist will discuss your medical history with you and conduct a thorough physical examination. To specify if you have thyroid problems, your doctor will order the following tests:

• Chest X-ray, MRI scan, CT scan, or Ultrasound
• Blood tests on the thyroid function
• Radioactive thyroid scan
• Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
• ENT doctors will treat thyroid issues, and they will either supply you with hormone-altering medication or surgery to terminate a part of the thyroid gland (this is done when the medication is not effective anymore).