ENT Associates of San Diego has been practicing otolaryngology in San Diego for 30 years.
Our physicians have special training for diagnosing and managing diseases of the ears, nose, and throat.
ENT Associates of San Diego
Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists in San Diego
ENT physicians have special training for diagnosing and managing diseases of the ears and hearing, nose and sinuses, larynx and voice, and pharynx and esophagus including swallowing disorders as well as the structures of the face and neck, including the thyroid, parathyroids and salivary glands.
What Is Otolaryngology?
Otolaryngology is one of the oldest surgical specialties in the United States.
Otolaryngologists are frequently referred to as ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialists because of the training received specifically for diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, and throat as well as structures of the head and neck.
ENT physicians have special training for diagnosing and managing diseases of the ears and hearing, nose and sinuses, larynx and voice, pharynx and esophagus, including swallowing disorders, as well as the structures of the face and neck, including the thyroid, parathyroids and salivary glands.
People who suffer from common conditions such as ear infections, allergies, TMJ discomfort, and sleep apnea are suitable candidates for getting a check-up from an otolaryngology specialist. Those with hearing impairment, ear conditions that affect their balance, and tinnitus or ringing in the ear also need such specialists.
During your consultation with an otolaryngology specialist, they will check your medical data and ask about your symptoms. They will investigate the cause of your symptoms and conduct a physical exam. They may also perform other tests, such as a nasolaryngoscopy.
Because ear, nose, and throat conditions are often complex, the ENT specialist may also refer you to other specialists and work with them to treat your problem. There may be several consultations depending on your problem and its severity.
Your otolaryngology specialist will treat your condition depending on your reported symptoms and the results of the physical exam and tests. Otolaryngology specialists are able to treat a wide variety of conditions.
Conditions We Treat
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Ears & Hearing
- Bell’s palsy
- Blocked ears
- Cholesteatoma
- Dizziness
- Ear drainage
- Ear infections
- Ear wax
- Eardrum perforation
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Hearing loss
- Itchy ears
- Meniere’s disease
- Otitis externa
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Surfer’s ear
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
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Nose & Sinus
- Nasal allergies
- Nasal obstruction
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
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Throat & Neck
- Facial and neck masses and tumors
- Head and neck cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Salivary gland infections and tumors
- Thyroid nodules and masses
- Tonsillitis
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Pediatric ENT
- Adenoiditis
- Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie)
- Ear infections
- Hearing loss
- Nasal congestion
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
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Voice and Swallowing
- Chronic hoarseness
- Difficulty swallowing
- Reflux (laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal)
- Sore throat
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Vocal cord lesions (benign and malignant)
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Zenker’s diverticulum
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Snoring
Schedule Your Consultation
If you have problems with your ear, nose, or throat, come to an otolaryngology specialist in San Diego. At ENT Associates of San Diego, our specialists have been in the industry for over three decades. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
