What does an otolaryngologist do?

Answer by  atman (308)

An otolaryngologist is the fancy name for an ear, nose and throat doctor. Otherwise abreviated as ENT. This doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating symptoms associated with these structures. This type of doctor has extra education to qualify him or her as a specialist in this area.

Answer by  secondbanana (289)

An otolaryngologist is a specialist who treats diseases of the ears, nose and throat. Believe it or not, these three areas of your body are very closely related and a problem in one area usually causes a problem in another one of these areas.

Answer by  Vanasatchy (816)

An otolaryngologist is the one who gives treatment for head, skin, nose, ear and throat. They are trained in medical skills and surgery.

Answer by  Bones (105)

The old term for an otolaryngologist was an ENT (ear, nose and throat)doctor. He or she would diagnose and treat such problems as chronic ear infections, tonsillar abcesses, and sinus problems.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

This would be an ear, nose and throat doctor. This is a specialist that can operate to remove tonsils or correct a deviated septum (sinuses).

Answer by  Allfyb (72)

An Otolaryngologist is specially trained in the treatment of ear, nose, throat and head and neck illnesses. You may have heard it referred to as an E. N. T. previously.