Centre for ENT Care & Sleep Disorders

Also referred to as Otolaryngology, ENT is the medical specialty concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions or abnormalities affecting the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) region of the body. It can also cover certain disorders in the head and neck as well. Whenever there is a medical issue afflicting these areas, your regular health-care professional may refer you to an ENT specialist. An ENT specialist or an otolaryngologist is a doctor who possesses a set of specialized skills to accurately diagnose and treat an array of disorders or conditions which affects the ears, nose, and throat.

At Fortis, we have a multi-disciplinary team comprising of highly trained and experienced ENT experts who are well versed in the management and specialized care of a wide range of disorders. They are known to diagnose and treat everything from injuries to the ear, throat or nose to loss of hearing, tinnitus, nerve problems, hearing impairment, adenoid infection, thyroid/parathyroid problems, swimmer’s ear, polyps, chronic hay fever, and voice disorders. In addition, our comprehensive, compassionate and ethical ENT specialists work in collaboration with audiologists, otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, neurologists, radiographers and adopt a one-stop approach for an enhanced patient experience and to ensure better clinical outcomes.

Our ENT facilities are helmed by a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and has been established to take care of people suffering from Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases and disorders across the care continuum. We make use of highly advanced and revolutionary medical technology & equipment to assess, diagnose and treat patients – both children and adults alike – at our facility. We specialize in facilitating sophisticated diagnostic and surgical expertise for simple or complex diseases that affect the ear, nose, and throat in patients:

Ear:

• Loss of Hearing

• Dizziness & Balance Problems

• Tinnitus

• Ear Drum Perforations

• Ear Infections & Glue Ear

• Exostoses / Surfer’s Ear

• Blocked Ears / Wax

• Any birth disorders affecting both the inner or outer area of the ear

• Ear Tumours

• Acoustic neuroma

• Cochlear implantation surgery for the management of severe-to-profound sensorineura hearing loss

• Vertigo

• Insertion of grommets/ ear ventilation tubes for recurring ear infections as well as glue ear

• Tympanoplasty or reconstruction of the eardrum

• Exostoses or formation of new bone on the surface of a bone

• Reconstruction of the ear canal

• Ossicular chain reconstruction

• Cholesteatoma surgery

• Stapedectomy to improve hearing

• Otosclerosis

• Skull base surgery for tumors present in the middle and inner ear

Nose:

• Hayfever

• Sinusitis

• Rhinosinusitis

• Post-nasal Drip / Runny Nose

• Management of nasal fracture and nosebleeds

• Rhinoplasty

• Treating internal nasal deformities such as nasal septal deformities or obstructions

• Blocked/Stuffy Nose

• Functional nasal surgery (septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery)

• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

• Surgery for nasal polyps

• Turbinate reduction

• Treatment of any allergies and breathing problems

• Removal of tumors cancers, or pituitary gland tumors

• Reconstruction of external nasal deformities

• Adenoidectomy which entails surgical removal of the adenoid to improve breathing

• Diagnosis and management of any other types of nasal obstructions

• Treatment of sleep apnea, snoring, as well as other sleep disorders

Throat:

• Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis

• Diagnosis, management, and treatment for Sore Throats

• Diagnosis, management, and treatment for a variety of voice disorders

• Hoarse voice

• Lumps in the neck including tumors of the salivary glands.

• Cough

• Voice box (‘larynx’) surgery

• Dysphonia

• Quinsy – a collection of pus immediately adjacent to the tonsil

• Reflux

• Diagnosis and treatment of cancer affecting the mouth and throat

• Salivary Gland Disorders

• Eating disabilities and speaking limitations

• Diagnosis, management, and treatment of swallowing disorders & other related issues

In addition, we also offer the following treatment options:

• Saliva gland surgery (parotid, submandibular glands)

• Lymph node surgery

• Problems with the tongue

• Airway and voice assessment

• Eustachian tube dysfunction

• Hearing aid assessment along with prescription

The ears, nose, and throat are vital areas of the body which is why if you happen to face any issues within these areas, you should immediately contact your nearest healthcare professional or contact Fortis for assessment and tests if you notice them. There are certain symptoms which you should be watchful of which include but are not limited to:

• Difficulties in swallowing

• Difficulties in breathing

• Presence of a lump in the neck or mouth region

• Changes in voice

• Dizziness and/or balance issues

• Persistent aching in the ear

• Deviated septum

• A sensation of ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

• A growth in the mouth

• Spitting up blood

• Pain or weakness in and around the neck region

• Unusual snoring at night

• Shortness of breath

• Changes in the appearance of the skin

• Recurrent sinusitis

• Persistent allergies

• Loss of smell

• Difficulties in hearing

If you start showcasing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, then it’s advisable that you plan a visit your nearest ENT specialist or Fortis. You can discuss any of the issues faced by with your doctor following which the specialist will conduct a variety of tests in order to diagnose the problem. After initial tests, if your doctor believes more tests need to be conducted, he might order tests such as visual exams, hearing tests, tympanograms, and/or laryngoscopes – as per your symptoms. In all likelihood, you will also have to undergo several blood tests. Once the diagnosis is completed, our ENT specialists will discuss the results with you and accordingly, set up an apt treatment plan.

Our Doctors

At Fortis, we are proud to say that our panel of ENT specialists have set gold standards in ENT care and are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise. They are known to treat patients of all ages, as well a wide array of ENT conditions by providing comprehensive, compassionate and ethical care. Furthermore, they have been trained from the worlds leading surgical centers and are well-respected and active members of the local and national ENT society.

Right from the moment you step in through our doors, we seek to make sure that your problem is diagnosed and treated by one of our specialists in a timely fashion. By offering the latest techniques and care, we hope to ensure that all our patients have access to the highest quality level of technical skill, infrastructure, and medical facilities for the very best in ENT care. Thereon, by providing our patients with a superior continuum of care, we hope you get back to feeling well again as soon as possible.