ENT in Dombivli

Otology is the subspecialty of ENT that focuses on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of conditions affecting the ear and hearing mechanisms. This area of care addresses both external and internal ear disorders that may impact hearing, balance, and overall ear function.

Conditions managed under otology include acute otitis externa, auditory canal stenosis and atresia, autoimmune inner ear disease, Bell’s palsy, ototoxicity, cholesteatoma, chronic suppurative otitis media, conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, ear barotrauma, Eustachian tube dysfunction, mastoiditis, tinnitus, ruptured eardrum, perilymph fistula, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, temporal bone trauma, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Treatment options include otomicroscopy, cerumen removal, mastoid bowl cleaning, myringotomy, myringotomy with ventilation tube placement, and intratympanic injections. These interventions support accurate diagnosis and effective management of ear-related conditions, helping improve hearing outcomes and ear health.

Rhinology is dedicated to conditions involving the nose and paranasal sinuses. This subspecialty focuses on identifying and managing nasal obstruction, sinus infections, and chronic inflammatory conditions that affect breathing and quality of life.

The Rhinology unit manages conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, revision sinus disease, and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Care is provided using established diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning.

Treatment approaches include balloon catheter dilation (balloon sinuplasty), endoscopic sinus surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic orbital surgery, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, transnasal pituitary surgery, and turbinate reduction procedures. These interventions aim to restore nasal airflow, reduce symptoms, and improve sinus health.

Sialology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the salivary glands and their associated structures. Disorders in this area may cause swelling, pain, infection, or functional impairment of saliva production.

Conditions treated include benign and malignant salivary gland tumours, sialolithiasis (salivary stones), sialadenitis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and viral infections such as mumps, echovirus, and influenza-related salivary involvement.

Management options include endoscopic removal of salivary stones using sialendoscopy, medical management with oral medications, and radiation therapy for malignant salivary gland conditions when clinically indicated. Care focuses on preserving gland function while addressing the underlying disease.

Laryngology is the subspecialty that addresses disorders of the larynx, commonly referred to as the voice box. Conditions affecting this region may impact speech, breathing, and swallowing.

The Laryngology department manages benign vocal cord lesions, cancerous and precancerous laryngeal lesions, infectious and inflammatory laryngeal disorders, autoimmune conditions, airway abnormalities, vocal cord motion disorders, and viral conditions such as laryngeal papillomatosis.

Treatment options include airway dilation, airway reconstruction, oesophageal dilation, arytenoid adduction, microlaryngoscopy, and total laryngectomy, depending on the nature and severity of the condition. These interventions aim to restore voice function, maintain airway safety, and support overall laryngeal health.

Paediatric Otolaryngology focuses on ENT conditions affecting infants and children, recognising the anatomical and developmental differences in younger patients. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential for healthy growth and development.

Conditions commonly treated include acute otitis media, tonsillopharyngitis, sore throat, adenoid disorders, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, epistaxis, and retropharyngeal abscess. Care is provided with attention to age-specific needs and safety considerations.

Treatment services include audiologic testing, cochlear implantation, middle ear reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery, allergy testing and management, and evaluation of sinonasal masses. The goal is to support hearing, breathing, and speech development in children.

Airway surgery focuses on conditions that affect breathing through the upper airway, particularly in patients with obstructive sleep-related disorders. This approach is considered when non-surgical therapies are ineffective or unsuitable.

The primary condition treated is obstructive sleep apnea, characterised by repeated airway collapse during sleep. Surgical interventions aim to improve airway patency and breathing efficiency during rest.

Procedures offered include cricothyrotomy and paediatric airway surgery, selected based on clinical assessment and patient-specific airway anatomy. These interventions help improve breathing patterns and overall sleep quality.

Sleep Disorders management within ENT addresses conditions that interfere with restful sleep and normal breathing patterns. These disorders may arise from anatomical obstruction or functional airway issues.

Conditions managed include nasal obstruction, obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and septal deviation. Accurate diagnosis allows for appropriate treatment selection.

Treatment options may include lifestyle modification, medical therapy, somnoplasty, upper airway stimulation, and corrective surgical procedures. The objective is to improve sleep quality, reduce symptoms, and enhance overall health.