ENT: When do we need it?
June 2, 2021

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Otolaryngology (ENT) is a branch of medicine that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions related to the nose, throat, ear, as well as the head and neck area. The most common health concerns requiring the services of an ENT, include problems with the thyroid, adenoids at the back of the nose, or tonsillitis. But what exactly are the risks associated with infections in these areas?
The thyroid is used to regulate our metabolism. When it is not working properly, lumps can develop in the gland, and be visible around the neck. Signs and symptoms related to this include hair loss, a hoarse voice, an irregular menstrual cycle, a cooling effect, and sometimes depression. If the gland functions overly well, it can lead to weight loss, diarrhoea, hand tremors, sweating, or restlessness. “More women are impacted by thyroid dysfunction than men, usually around the age of 25 or 30. These lumps in the thyroid can be benign, or they can be tumours that will require surgery”. So what about those who are impacted by this? “The thyroid surgery service is a specialty that is my field of intervention, and this service is already available at the Bon Pasteur clinic” says Dr. Yashirally Peerbaccus.
As for adenoids in the nose, it is mainly related to paediatric ENT. This can lead to issues like ear infections, bronchiolitis, recurrent infections, even dental cavities and an underdeveloped jaw with bad teeth in children. It is therefore necessary to check whether the child is breathing properly through the nose or whether he is breathing through the mouth. “Mouth breathing can be related to adenoids in the nose, and an ENT specialist will look for the cause of this type of breathing and treat it. Moreover, in the field of paediatric ENT, we also offer a hearing screening service for new-borns”.
There are different types of treatments offered by an ENT specialist, and health issues are not necessarily addressed with surgery, as they can be treated with medication, or rehabilitation sessions among others. If your child or yourself are facing any of the signs or symptoms mentioned above, you can get in touch with Clinique Bon Pasteur at 401-9500 for an appointment with Dr Yashirally Peerbaccus, who has a consultation there.
As for this specialty, it goes way beyond. Did you know that suffering from dizziness, vision problems, or discomfort in a crowd can also be related to ENT? Stay tuned for a coming article on this subject.