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“The ears, nose, and throat are the vital gateways through which we connect with the world—allowing us to hear its sounds, breathe its air, and speak our truth.”
Medical Specialist
An Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist (also called an otolaryngologist) diagnoses and treats medical and surgical conditions affecting the head and neck. For patients, this means finding relief from daily struggles like chronic sinus infections, severe allergies, snoring, sleep apnea, hearing loss, recurring tonsillitis, and persistent ear pain or infections.You should consider scheduling an appointment with an ENT if you experience any of the following persistent or severe symptoms:
- Hearing Changes: Things suddenly sound muffled or it is hard to follow conversations.
- Ringing in the Ears: Constant buzzing, roaring, or hissing sounds that won’t go away.
- Dizziness or Vertigo: Feeling constantly off-balance or like the room is spinning.
- Trouble Breathing Through the Nose: Feeling like your nasal airway is physically blocked.
- Trouble Swallowing: Pain when you swallow, or a constant feeling that food is stuck in your throat.
- Loud Snoring or Gasping: Heavy snoring or waking up gasping for air at night (signs of sleep apnea).
- Loss of Smell or Taste: A prolonged decrease or complete loss of your sense of smell.
Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT) Specialist
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Dr. Richard Koonoolal
Dr. Richard Koonoolal
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