A specialist in ORL (otorhinolaryngology) is also known as an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician. This specialty covers all structures and organs of the head and neck, with the exception of the brain and eyes.
ENT specialists are experts in all diseases affecting these organs and in the various diagnostic methods used to establish an accurate diagnosis. They test hearing, balance, as well as the sense of smell and taste.
A wide range of medications is available for the treatment of these conditions, and ENT specialists are knowledgeable about their benefits and risks.
ENT specialists can also treat conditions such as hearing loss, snoring, or nasal polyps using various surgical methods. Microsurgery and other modern technical tools make it possible to replace altered auditory ossicles with implants or to reconstruct a perforated eardrum.