Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about ear, nose, and throat care with Prof. Brig. (R) Dr. Anwar Ul Haq. If you need information on specific treatments or have questions about how to book an appointment, our FAQ page has up-to-date and accurate information.
General ENT Questions
You might need to see an ENT specialist if you suffer from
- Ear Pain
- Ear Infections
- Ear Discharge
- Frequent Nose
- Congestion
- Sinus Infection
- Nose Blockage
- Painful Throat
- Bleeding from Ear, Nose, or Throat
- Cough
- Difficulty or Pain in Swallowing
- Hoarseness of Voice
- Difficulty in Breathing from Nose or Mouth
- Deafness
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Neck Swelling
- Goitre
- Oral Thrush
- Oral Ulcers
- Headache
It is always better to write down a list of problems you want to discuss.
For your first appointment, please bring any previous medical records or test results, a list of any medications you are currently taking, and your national ID for registration purposes. This information will help in providing you with the best care.
On my website homepage, or anywhere you see the ‘Book an Appointment’ button, just click it and fill out the form. You will need to enter your name, contact details, and select an available date and time slot. If you prefer, you may also call directly on 03006292042. It’s a simple and quick process to ensure you get the appointment that suits you best.
A typical consultation lasts between 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, I assess your symptoms, perform necessary examinations, and discuss possible treatment options or follow-up plans.
Yes, certain lifestyle changes can significantly improve ENT-related conditions. For example, reducing exposure to allergens, quitting smoking, and maintaining good hygiene can help reduce symptoms of nasal allergies and recurrent infections.
Nasal and Sinus Surgeries
Rhinoplasty is a surgery done to shape the nose differently. People who feel unhappy with their nose’s look or have trouble breathing properly might need this surgery. It helps in improving how the nose looks and works.
Septal Surgery fixes the wall inside your nose that divides your nostrils, which might be crooked from birth or after an injury. Correcting this can significantly improve airflow and reduce breathing problems.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is used to fix blocked sinuses. If you often get sinus infections or have sinus pain and medicine isn’t helping, this surgery can clear the passages and help you breathe easier.
These procedures involve resizing the turbinates, which are small structures inside your nose that clean and humidify the air you breathe. If they’re too large, they can block airflow, so surgery helps reduce their size and relieve congestion.”
Pediatric ENT
Deafness by birth may need evaluation of hearing threshold of your child which needs early detection and treatment. Moreover children frequently develop fluid in the ear which needs to be treated medically or surgically.
Myringotomy with Grommet insertion is a procedure where a small cut is made in the ear drum to drain fluid. This is common in kids who have frequent ear infections or hearing issues due to fluid buildup. The grommets help keep the ear dry.
Ear and Hearing Surgeries
These surgeries are done to fix damaged parts of the middle ear, which can affect hearing. Myringoplasty repairs the eardrum, Ossiculoplasty fixes the small bones inside the ear, and Tympanoplasty addresses both issues.
Treatment for chronic ear infections is usually done with the help of meticulous cleaning and antibiotics but it might involve surgery like a Mastoidectomy in which we remove infected parts of the bone behind the ear. This helps stop infections from coming back and improves hearing.
Throat and Voice Surgeries
Oral Cancer Surgery removes tumors or growths in the mouth or throat. This surgery is crucial for stopping cancer from spreading and can involve removing affected tissue to ensure all cancer cells are gone.
In a Tracheostomy, a small hole is made in the front of the neck and into the windpipe. This allows air to enter the lungs directly if the upper airway is blocked or damaged, helping patients breathe more easily.
Thyroid and Neck Surgeries
Thyroid Surgery might be needed if you have an enlarged one or both lobes of the thyroid gland or if you have single or multiple nodules. These nodules may be simple but at times it is cancer of thyroid. If it isn’t removed well in time, it may spread to different parts of the body. At times there is no visible nodule or cancer and it may cause hoarsness which may be the only symptom. If thyroid cancer invades your wind pipe or food pipe, you may have bleeding from your throat.
In a Tracheostomy, a small hole is made in the front of the neck and into the windpipe. This allows air to enter the lungs directly if the upper airway is blocked or damaged, helping patients breathe more easily.
Throat and Voice Surgeries
Oral Cancer Surgery removes tumors or growths in the mouth or throat. This surgery is crucial for stopping cancer from spreading and can involve removing affected tissue to ensure all cancer cells are gone.
Thyroglossal cysts are midline neck swellings which move with the movement of tongue while brancheal cysts are swelling on the sides. Both are congenital abnormalities and require surgery for removal. They are usually sent to laboratory for histopathological examination.
Specialized Treatments and Surgeries
Treatment depends on what’s causing your symptoms. Tinnitus management might include sound therapy or changes in lifestyle, while Vertigo often requires physical therapy or medication to help manage balance issues.
If the simple cause of deafness is wax in the ear, it may need only removal and you because me alright.
If there is a damage to your tympanic membrane or middle Ear bones then Myringoplasty or Ossiculoplasty Surgery may be required. If your inner most bone of middle Ear is fixed in Otosclerosis, then stapedectomy may be required. At times one requires hearing aid for improving the hearing.
Cochlear Implant may be required if child is born deaf and dumb or one develops profound hearing loss later on.
Surgeries for sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea and snoring might include procedures to remove tissue blocking the airways(Uvuloplatopharyngoplasty).
For speech disorders you may require speech therapy or medicines and at times surgery may be required for structures of the voice box or throat.
This surgery removes nodules or polyps from the vocal cords. These often develop from strain or overuse of the voice, and removing them can restore a clear and healthy voice.
Miscellaneous Surgeries and Treatments
Orbit is surrounded mostly by the nose and Paranasal Sinuses. Diseases of the nose and Paranasal sinuses may invade Orbit and vice versa.Orbital Surgery is performed through the nose to treat conditions affecting the eye socket, such as tumors, fractures, or infections. This delicate surgery ensures protection and proper function of the eye.
Hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland is underactive, is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy. This involves taking synthetic thyroid hormone to normalize body functions.
Warts and skin tags around sensitive areas like the neck or eyelids can be surgically removed under local anesthesia, which is a quick and straightforward procedure.