Frequently asked questions 

1. What is ENT?

ENT stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat—a common abbreviation for a medical specialisation, otorhinolaryngology, and the specialist is an otorhinolaryngologist, who is trained to diagnose and treat various conditions such as hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, voice issues, swallowing problems, thyroid issues, etc. All these conditions are related to the ears, nose, throat, head & neck areas. 

2. What does an ENT specialist treat?

An ENT specialist treats various diseases and conditions that are associated with ears, nose, throat, head & neck areas. A few of them include:

• Ears: ear infections, discharge from ears, hearing loss, etc.
• Nose & Sinus Issues: Nasal blockage, nasal discharge, allergic rhinitis, sinus infections, etc.
• Throat & Voice Disorders: Tonsils, change in voice, swallowing difficulty, etc. 

3. What are the symptoms of ENT problems?

There are various symptoms that may require the interventions of an ENT specialist. The common symptoms of ENT disorders include ear pain (otalgia), rhinorrhoea (runny nose), hearing loss, sore throat, mouth breathing, balance problems, hoarseness of the voice, etc. 

4. What tests are done in ENT diagnosis?

The common tests done in ENT wards include pure tone audiometry (PTA), speech audiometry tests, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions test, brainstem evoked response audiometry, vestibular & balance tests, eustachian tube function test, nasal endoscopy (rhinoscopy), paranasal sinuses CT (sinus CT scan)— This test aims to explore the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses through computed tomography scans (CT scans), laryngoscopy, etc. 

5. What are the types of ENT surgeries?

A few of the common types of ENT surgeries include eardrum repair (tympanoplasty), myringotomy and grommet insertion, cochlear implant surgery, mastoid surgery, correction of septal deviation (septoplasty), surgery for nasal polyps (polypectomy), functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), balloon sinuplasty, turbinate reduction (turbinoplasty), tracheostomy (breathing tube insertion), tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, microlaryngeal surgery, neck lump excision, anterior skull base surgeries, etc. 

6. Which is the best hospital for ENT treatment in Hyderabad?

Choosing the right hospital for ENT boils down to mainly a couple of determinants:

• The incorporation of advanced technology in both diagnostics and treatment settings 
• The provision of a multidisciplinary approach within the hospital setting—complete with anaesthesiologists, nursing, and others.

While the Department of ENT at KIMS-Arete Hospital excels in all the above required criteria, the otorhinolaryngologists at KIMS-Arete Hospital seek to understand the context of the illness rather than just treating the reports. They believe in treating not just the patient but the entire family with the care and respect they deserve.

With advanced diagnostic and surgical technologies, our ENT specialists at KIMS-Arete Hospital can be termed as one of the best hospitals for ENT in Hyderabad since it is equipped to deliver the best results in the entire spectrum of otorhinolaryngological diseases. 

7. How can we choose the best ENT hospital in Hyderabad?

Patients in and around Hyderabad who are looking for decent care in ENT treatment and a humanistic experience in Hyderabad can type in phrases such as "best hospital in Hyderabad for ENT" or "best ENT treatment in Hyderabad" or "best ENT hospital near me” or “ENT near me” or "best ENT hospital in Hyderabad” or "Top ENT hospital in Hyderabad” in Google to open KIMS-Arete Hospital homepage to find a "book an appointment" on the top right-hand side. Upon clicking it, the slots of the doctors are displayed. The patients can book a desired slot with their choice of doctors for appointments.