Ear Infection Symptoms & Treatments | Vibhavadi Hospital

Ear Infections

Like any other ENT conditions, ear infections are common and both children and adults are affected by them. Even though some of them heal on their own, others may require medical intervention. Ear pain, pressure in the ear, difficulty hearing, dizziness and even fever are some of the symptoms. 

Understanding Ear Infections

When bacteria or viruses cause inflammation in the ear, this is known as an ear infection. Depending on the cause the infection can develop in different parts of the ear. While some of the conditions may affect the outer ear canal, others occur inside the ear. 

There are many types of ear infections and conditions, one of them is known as Swimmer’s Ear, this affects the outer ear canal and is caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming or bathing. Another condition that occurs in the middle ear and is more common among young children is Otitis Media. 

Conditions Treated by the ENT Department

A human's ear, nose and throat are closely related to each other, one’s condition can usually affect the other. Specialists in the ENT department are responsible of taking care of all these areas of a humans body. 

Whether its allergies, sinus and issues with breathing the ENT department treats all these conditions. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is another condition which relates to an individual’s sleep and this too is taken care of by specialists in the ENT department. 

Infections and inflammation in the throat are also taken care of by the ENT department. Conditions like Pharyngitis and Laryngitis may causes and individual to have a sore throat or a change in voice.

Balance, vertigo and Meniere’s diseases are other conditions that ENT specialists look into. 

Diagnostic Tools Used in ENT Care

The most effective way to treat an ENT condition is to first get an accurate diagnosis of what is actually going on. This is done through several ways and tools that specialists use. 

A Nasal Endoscopy is one of the procedures used for diagnosis. Equipped with a small camera and a thin tube, this device is put into the nasal passage of an individual to see if there is anything wrong. 

In order to examine an individual’s throat and vocal cords healthcare specialists may use a method known as Laryngoscopy, this allows specialists to see why an individual is going through throat pains, voice issues and hoarseness.

Frequently performed at ENT clinics are hearing tests, this helps a doctor to detect any hearing loss within an individual. 

Treatment Options for Ear Infections at Vibhavadi Hospital

Vibhavadi Hospital has an ENT department that consists of a pool of healthcare professionals that use modern technologies to diagnose and treat ENT conditions. 

The severity of the condition dictates the treatment of any ear infection. Medicines may be prescribed to prevent any long term issues. 

Radiofrequency Ablation can be used in order to see if there’s any airway obstructions that is causing issues with an individual’s breathing. This can help with an individual’s sleep apnea and blockage of airways. 

Surgery could be required in more serious cases. 

When to See an ENT Specialist

When an individual is going through any issues related to do with the ear or if they are facing issues with dizziness,  loss of balance or hearing issues; it is essential to visit a healthcare professional.