General Otolaryngology

General otolaryngologists (ENT physicians) treat illnesses involving the ears, nose, throat, sinuses and head and neck, including:

• Sinusitis
• Ear aches and ear infections
• Nasal infections or injuries
• Sleep apnea and sleep disorders
• Head and neck pain
• Hearing problems
• Balance disorders
• Speech and swallowing disorders
• Tonsillitis

Some of the more common procedures performed by general otolaryngologists include:

• Endoscopic sinus surgery to treat sinus disease
• Conventional and laser surgery to treat snoring and sleep disorders
• Surgery to correct breathing problems of the nose, larynx (voice box) or trachea
• Tonsillectomy