Otorhinolaryngology is a medical specialty that diagnoses and treats ear, nose and throat conditions in adults and children. These pathologies impair development and general well-being, and target hearing, the sense of smell and palate. Otorhinolaryngology is therefore critical to vital functions such as breathing, swallowing, speaking and some aspects of facial aesthetics.
Otorhinolaryngologists diagnose and treat various disorders such as hearing loss, balance problems and upper airway infections, such as otitis, rhinosinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis. Seeing a specialist can also help diagnose nasal breathing disorders, such as upper airway obstructions and allergic rhinitis. Respiratory pathologies of sleep, such as sleep apnea, are also treated within this specialty.
Mouth and pharynx are part of Otorhinolaryngology, as are speaking disorders, facial paralysis and cancer sequelae in the head. As a result, this is often the specialty that deals with sore throats or inflamed pharynxes, symptoms that may indicate an underlying pathology.
At Joaquim Chaves Saúde units, an experience team supported by state-of-the-art equipment is well equipped to perform Otorhinolaryngology exams, such as laryngoscopy or rhinoscopy. In addition, our units provide tinnitus and audiometry exams.
