ENT medicine

Otolaryngology (fully known as ear, nose, and throat medicine, head and neck surgery) deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the ears, nose and sinuses, oral cavity, throat, and larynx. The field also includes plastic facial surgery with reconstructive and corrective procedures, as well as the treatment of thyroid and salivary gland diseases. Other focuses are the treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, and tinnitus.

All mentioned areas are essential for health and well-being. This is because complaints in the ENT area can be signs of a serious illness and should always be clarified early. It is also proven that hearing disorders in old age can favor the progression of dementia because those affected participate less actively in life.

ENT medicine: Treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, and tinnitus

Quality of life and performance are also affected by tinnitus - one of the widespread diseases. Almost everyone perceives ear noises temporarily during their life - about four percent in Germany suffer from permanent ear noises, which significantly impair quality of life and performance. Today, modern therapies are available for this.

Snoring and breathing pauses at night are not only annoying but can have serious health consequences.

The nose also plays a key role: it filters, warms, and humidifies the breathing air.. If nasal breathing is obstructed, mouth breathing must occur - with possible consequences such as chronic throat infections or infections. In many cases, surgical procedures can permanently improve nasal breathing.

Surgical procedures in ENT medicine

Surgical procedures in ENT medicine are mostly endoscopic today, sometimes also robot-assisted – with the Da Vinci system, which is also used in visceral surgery. This means: the highest precision for the surgeons and particularly tissue-sparing treatment for patients – including faster healing.

Also Prevention is important in this area: This includes regular thyroid ultrasound examinations in cases of family history, HPV prevention in the head and neck area, noise protection, and early treatment of hearing disorders to prevent dementia.

Modern ENT medicine is not just Prevention and healing – but the opportunity to perceive the world with all senses, to utilize all communication channels, and thus to actively participate in life at any age. Our premium physicians stand for this.