At CMRI Hospital, we have an entire department dedicated to the diagnosis, assessment and management of diseases involving the ears, nose and throat. The Department of ENT is a hub of excellence, known for offering best in class treatments for a wide range of ENT problems in adults, as well as kids.
Diseases of the ear, nose throat (collectively known as ENT), and related structures, are quite common in people of all age groups, especially children Although they cause a great deal of discomfort and loss of quality of life, these ailments often remain neglected, and therefore undetected and untreated. Lack of awareness regarding the long-term, serious implications of these seemingly benign disorders is a major problem in society.
Lack of awareness is not just limited to the diseases and their symptoms but also includes the huge advancements made in this speciality, both, in the fields of diagnostics as well as treatment. Managing such ailments requires the expertise of trained professionals and doctors with years of experience in the field coupled with a sympathetic and patient-centric frame of mind.
At the Department of ENT, at CMRI Hospital, Kolkata we offer exactly the same sympathetic and patient-centric experience. Patients and their interests are central to every advice or plan that is offered in our department. We believe in partnering with our patients in their journey to health and for this their participation in the decision-making process and in the implementation of the treatment plan becomes important. We strive to achieve this by discussing the problem and possible solutions with the patient and family and only then embark on the best-suited treatment plan.
Post Op and Rehab facilities are also offered for Trauma, Injuries and Emergencies. The emergency wing of the department also has 24/7 working fully-equipped ambulance services to bring a patient to the hospital and treat those patients who have injured or traumatized noses, throats, heads, necks, or ears.
In today’s age of specialization and super-specialization, it is important to upgrade our professional skills to further the boundaries of the services provided. Team ENT has been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge treatment in the field of ENT in the city of Kolkata, be it advanced diagnostics, or complicated surgeries like skull base surgery for various problems including brain tumours, cochlear implantation for the deaf or complex airway surgeries for narrowing of the windpipe. The wonderful thing about being under the treatment of a team is that the best of minds can collaborate to provide you with the best of care at all times and also in maintaining continuity of care at all times.
Successful treatment of a disease requires accurate diagnosis and the institution of appropriate evidence-based treatment strategy aided by skilful use of appropriate modern technology. At the Department of ENT, at CMRI Hospital, our expert team of professionals is aided by all available modern instruments and technology for diagnosis and treatment like flexible laryngoscopes, endoscopes, Oto Acoustic Emissions, BERA, Stroboscope, LASER, Coblation, microdebrider, Harmonic scalpel etc.
It is said in medical circles that “it takes 3 months to learn how to do a surgery, 3 years to learn when to do the surgery and 30 years to learn when not to do the surgery”! You can rest assured that the combined experience of the team will be put to good use to ensure that surgery is only considered a last resort under all circumstances.
At the ENT Department of CMRI, patients always come first, and their safety is our top priority
OTOLOGY (Diseases of the Ear)
Otology is the sub-speciality of the Department of ENT, that specifically deals with diseases and ailments related to the ears. Diseases of the ear are very common and affect a majority of our population. Common symptoms indicating disorders of the ear are as under:
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RHINOLOGY (Diseases of Nose and Sinuses)
Rhinology is the subspeciality of the Department of ENT, which primarily deals with conditions involving the nose. With rising traffic and pollution, nasal allergies and diseases of the nose and sinus are becoming more and more common. 70-80% of patients with a nasal allergy will develop asthma if left untreated and patients with asthma do better if their nose is treated properly. Common symptoms include:
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Laryngology/ Voice/Throat and Oral cavity
Possibly the commonest symptoms to afflict the population is throat pain, sore throat and throat discomfort. Voice disorders and hoarseness of voice are very common especially among teachers, lawyers, singers, actors, etc. At CMRI we have a special clinic for professional voice users. Change of voice for more than 2 weeks, esp in smokers, needs urgent ENT attention. Common complaints are:
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Head and Neck surgeries
It is an umbrella term used for a wide spectrum of surgical procedures, that aim at addressing diseases and ailments concerning different areas of the head and neck. This includes structural and functional defects, as well as malignant and benign growths. Cysts, lumps and tumours of the head and neck region are pretty common, eminently treatable. The symptoms vary depending upon the region or organ affected.
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Knowingly or unknowingly, almost all of us sabotage our hearing with the things we do on a daily basis.
Ear problems can be of various kinds such as hearing loss, Tinnitus, infections, and many more but they usually are not associated with long-term distress.
Ever had a feeling that you are about to get sick due to random sharp pain in the throat? If so, then you are likely more prone to bacteria and viruses than others, even if you are staying indoors.