Scope of Practice

Ear

• Hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural, mixed)
• Ear infections (otitis externa, otitis media)
• Dizziness and vertigo
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Balance disorders
• Acoustic neuroma (benign tumor)

Nose

• Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses)
• Nasal polyps
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Deviated septum
• Nasal obstruction
• Smell disorders (anosmia, hyposmia)

Throat

• Sore throat
• Tonsillitis and adenoiditis
• Laryngitis (voice box inflammation)
• Hoarseness
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Sleep apnea
• Snoring
• Throat cancer

Head and Neck

• Head and neck cancers (oral, laryngeal, thyroid)
• Nasal polyps
• Facial trauma
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

Diagnostic Tools:

Physical examination

Visual inspection of the ears, nose, and throat.

Audiometry:

Tests to assess hearing function

Endoscopy

Using a flexible or rigid scope to examine the internal structures

Imaging studies

CT scans, MRI, X-rays

Allergies testing

Skin prick tests, blood tests