Otolaryngology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck, including the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat).

Fields of Activity

OTOLARYGOLOGY

Our otolaryngologist at Coral Medical Center offers expert care, specializing in the diagnosis, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat conditions. Among these:

• rhinitis,
• sinusitis,
• blocked nose,
• nose bleeds,
• snoring,
• tonsillitis and laryngitis,
• hearing problem and tinnitus,
• ear infections,
• head and neck tumors

ALLERGOLOGY

An allergy is a sensitivity to a particular substance (allergen) that causes an inflammatory reaction when in contact with or introduced to the body. Common allergens include pollen, dust, dust mites, animal dander, mold and some foods. This can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever (hayfever). Treament of this conditition including by immunotherapy, is a particular specialty of Coral Medical Center otolaryngologist.
Symptoms can include

• Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose
• Coughing and postnasal drip
• Itching eyes, nose and throat
• Dark circles under the eyes

An allergic reaction can only occur if a patient has had prior exposure to the allergen. The initial exposure is referred to as „sensitization".

When this occurs, subsequent exposure to the allergen will set off a chain reaction which triggers allergic response.

Common symptoms are:

• Stuffy nose
• Watery eyes
• Scratchy throat
• Sneezing and coughing
• Watery nasal discharge
• Postnasal drip
• Itching

Other symptoms may include headaches, nosebleed, recurrent sinus infections, ears popping or feeling blocked, sore throat, asthma, fatigue, dizziness.