Ear, Nose, Throat

ENT is a medical abbreviation for a wide range of conditions that affect the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. ENT doctors (otolaryngologists) treat everything from nasal congestion and allergies to hearing issues, tonsillitis, and ear and sinus infections.

Home Remedies

stuffy-nose
How To Get Rid of a Stuffy Nose, Depending on What's Causing It

Common ENT Conditions

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Common Sinus Disorders and Nose Problems
Black man sitting on couch wrapped in blanket blowing nose
How Long Does a Common Cold Last?
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Sinus Infection Symptoms, Treatment, and When To Seek Medical Care

Common ENT Questions

Person blowing nose on couch.
What Does Green Mucus Mean?
A man blows his nose
Why Nasal Congestion Happens—And How to Treat It
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The Difference Between a Sinus Infection and a Cold
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What Causes Sneezing?
Woman with a sore throat
What Causes A Swollen Uvula?

Explore Ear, Nose, Throat

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What To Know About Esophageal Spasms
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How To Sleep Better With a Stuffy Nose
Common Symptoms of a Deviated Septum Include
Signs and Symptoms of a Deviated Septum
A woman covers her ears in pain
How To Stop the Ringing In Your Ears (Tinnitus)
A young black woman holds her throat in pain while holding a cup of tea. She sits on a gray sofa in a living room at home.
What Makes It Hurt To Swallow?
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What Causes a Cobblestone Throat?
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What Causes Aphonia (Loss of Voice)?
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6 Ways To Get Your Voice Back
a person using nasal spray
Everything You Need To Know about Saline Nasal Spray
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What Causes a Dry Throat?
doctor examining person's lymph nodes
A Complete Guide to Your Lymph Nodes
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How To Use Sinus Pressure Points To Bring Relief
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Parotitis (Parotid Gland Swelling)
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Signs and Symptoms of Tinnitus
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A Complete Guide to Your Earlobes
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What to Know About Frequent Nosebleeds
Sick Young Woman Suffering From Earache At Home
10 Reasons Your Ear Hurts
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Signs and Symptoms of Nasal Polyps
A parent puts ear drops in a little girl's ear
How To Treat Your Ear Infection From Home
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What To Do About Nasal Polyps, or Growths Inside Your Nose or Sinuses
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Everything You Need to Know About the Sniffles
A young woman holds a hand up to her throat in pain as she holds a glass of water in the other hand
Why Your Throat Might Be Burning—And How To Treat It
A little girl touches her ear with a group of other little kids surrounding her as they look at a tablet
Can Ear Infections Spread From Person to Person?
young woman with tinnitus holding her ear due to discomfort
What Is Tinnitus?
A woman put a neti pot into one nostril as water runs out the other nostril
What Is a Neti Pot—And Does It Actually Work?
young woman sitting on a couch blowing her nose
Things You Can Do to Try to Clear Your Sinuses
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What Is Laryngitis?
Woman with sinusitis holding her stuffy nose
What Is a Deviated Septum?
A man has his eyes closed and puts his hand up to his throat as he holds a mug
How to Treat a Sore Throat
young child covering ears
What Is Misophonia?
A woman talks to a group of colleagues during a business meeting
What Is Vocal Fry?
Health Photo Composites - Ear Infections
Signs and Symptoms of Ear Infection
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What Is an Ear Infection?
A man sits in bed holding his hand to his throat in pain
What to Know About a Sore Throat
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What Is Parosmia?
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What Is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Health Overview Illustration - Strep throat
What Is Strep Throat?
A doctor checking a patient's adam's apple
Everything You Need to Know About Adam's Apples
A man with clogged ears in an airplane
Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged?
Person shuts their eyes and covers their ears in pain.
How To Pop Your Ears and Relieve Pressure
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How To Get Water Out of Your Ear
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Hydrogen Peroxide for Ear Wax Removal: What To Know
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3 Ways To Remove Stubborn Ear Wax at Home
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Garlic in Your Nose for Congestion?
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Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: The Condition Affecting RFK Jr.'s Voice
Person with odynophagia (pain when swallowing) trying to swallow tea with hand to throat
What Causes Odynophagia (Pain When Swallowing)?
person with ear pain when swallowing
What To Know and Do About Ear Pain When Swallowing
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Signs and Symptoms of Tongue Cancer
Health Photo Composite - Esophagitis
Signs and Symptoms of Esophagitis
Woman wearing a hearing aid
Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce the Risk of Early Death, New Study Finds
A man holds a hand to his throat in discomfort while swallowing food
What Does It Mean To Have Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)?
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What Is Post-Nasal Drip?
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Older Adults With Hearing Loss May Experience More Fatigue
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Should You Be Wearing Earplugs to Concerts?
Man putting in a hearing aid
Should You Start Wearing Hearing Aids? Experts Note the Benefits
female blowing her nose into a tissue with eyes closed
What Are Boogers?
person with sore throat sitting in bed touching neck
Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
Headache at work
What Causes Sinus Infections?
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11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat
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What Is Gleeking, and Can Everyone Do It?
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How To Pop or Unclog Ears Clogged After Flying With a Cold
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Ruptured Eardrum Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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What Are the Best Home Remedies for a Sinus Infection?