ENT
Department of ENT offers comprehensive and dedicated care for patients with ear, nose and throat diseases. The department provides diagnostic and therapeutic management for all ear, nose and throat related disorders. Apart from conventional surgeries, we are having Microscopic ear surgeries, Endoscopic nose and ear surgeries, Microdebrider assisted surgeries, and coblation assisted surgeries.
Apart from these, department is also having allergy clinic with allergy diagnostic tests- Skin prick test for patients with nasal allergy and asthma.
OPD Checkups
The department provides outpatient services for routine checkups, consultations and evaluations. Patients can visit the department to address concerns related to hearing loss, ear infections, sinus problems, allergies, tonsillitis, voice disorders and other ENT related issues.
Diagnostic procedures
ENT department is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to perform various tests
- Otoendoscopy
- Diagnostic nasal endoscopy
- Videolaryngoscopy
- Skin prick test – ALLERGEN DETECTION TEST
for allergic rhinitis and asthma patients.
Major Procedures
- Adenoidectomy -conventional, endoscopic, coblation assisted
- Tonsillectomy
- Tongue tie release
- Tongue biopsy
- Septal correction,septoplasty for nose block
- Turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic Sinus surgery for sinusitis,nasal polyps.
- Nasal mass biopsy
- Endoscopic cauterisation for epistaxis/nose bleed.
- Nasal bone fracture reduction
- Tympanoplasty for chronic otitis media with ear drum perforation.
- Cortical mastoidectomy
- Myringotomy with grommet insertion
- Aural polyp excision
- Keratosis obturance excision
- Preauricular sinus excision
Microlaryngeal surgeries /vocal cord surgeries for vocal polyp nodules Laryngeal growth biopsy
Foreign body removal from ear, nose, throat.
Minor procedures/OPD Procedures
- Ear cleaning
- Wax removal
- Ear packing
- Keloid removal ear
- Ear.piercing.
- Intratypmanic steroid for sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Ear lobe repair
Other Facilities
- Vertigo and balance disorders evaluation and management
- Migraine and other Headaches evaluation and management
- Allergy diseases – recurrent nasal allergy and asthma: evaluation and management
Paediatric ENT Services
Specialized care for children with common ENT conditions including ear infections, tonsillitis, airway problems, sinusitis and other ENT related issues.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Nikhil Mathew
Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon
Dr. Ike Thomas
Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon
Frequently Asked Question
1.What services does ENT department of Lifeline hospital provide?
Our ENT department provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for ear, nose, and throat disorders, including advanced surgical techniques like microscopic and endoscopic procedures, as well as microdebrider and coblation-assisted surgeries.
2. Does ENT department of Lifeline hospital provide allergy diagnostic tests?
Yes, our ENT department provides allergy clinic with allergy diagnostic tests,Skin prick test for patients with nasal allergy and asthma.
3. What treatments do ENT specialists offer?
Treatment options vary and may include medications (like antibiotics, antihistamines, or steroids), procedures (such as ear wax removal or sinus surgery), and lifestyle changes.
4. How are ENT disorders diagnosed?
Diagnosis often includes reviewing medical history, physical examination, endoscopy, imaging tests (such as CT scans or MRIs), and sometimes specialized tests like audiometry or allergy testing.
5. Can the ENT surgeries affect noise?
ENT surgeries can potentially affect hearing, depending on the specific procedure and individual factors. It's essential to discuss any potential risks or effects with your ENT surgeon before undergoing surgery.