OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY FIELD
Otorhinolaryngology is a medical speciality concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of ENT diseases, which include the ears, nose, throat and all related parts of the head and neck. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions that can have a negative impact on the quality of life of the patient, including hearing impairments, sinus infections, balance disorders, vocal cord disorders, swallowing difficulties, and head and neck tumours.
Newborn hearing screenings are carried out to prevent ENT disorders from an early age. ENT disease prevention also includes screening for early diagnosis to prevent the development of potentially more unpleasant ear, nose and throat-related conditions. The medical treatments available in the otorhinolaryngology field include pharmacological treatments (antibiotics to reduce infection, corticosteroids for inflammation and decongestants for sinusitis), as well as a wide variety of specific surgical procedures, including ear surgery, nasal and sinus surgery, and throat surgery.
A comprehensive range of health treatments at the spa (including humage, aerosols, inhalations and nebulisation therapy) is available in this specific medical field. In terms of prevention, voice rehabilitation is also offered, which is essential for patients with vocal cord disorders or those who have recently undergone laryngeal surgery. Hearing rehabilitation can also be achieved through the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and auditory training programmes. Innovative diagnostic methods can be useful in the field of otorhinolaryngology. In fact, the use of advanced imaging – such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) – allows patients to receive an accurate diagnosis of ENT conditions.
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY FIELD
As far as ENT check-ups are concerned, the Italcares member facilities offer specific treatments supported by innovative diagnostic methods. Visit the otorhinolaryngology section of the Italcares platform to view the offers available to you.