ENT is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians.

Patients seek treatment from an otorhinolaryngologist for diseases of the ear, nose, throat, base of the skull, head, and neck.

ENT's can do surgery and treat many different medical conditions. You would see one if you have a problem involving An ear condition, such as an infection, hearing loss, or trouble with balance, Nose and nasal issues like allergies, sinusitis, or growths, Throat problems like tonsillitis, difficulty swallowing, and voice issues, Sleep trouble like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which your airway is narrow or blocked and it interrupts your breathing while you sleep, Infections or tumors (cancerous or not) of your head or neck etc.