If a doctor specializes in otorhinolaryngology, what has he studied?
1 Answer
That doctor must have studied about diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (E,N,T).
Explanation:
According to medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com, the definition of otorhinolaryngology is,
"The combined specialties of diseases of the ear, nose, pharynx, and larynx; including diseases of the head and neck, tracheobronchial tree, and esophagus."
Please note that all these organs of our body remain interconnected through openings present in pharynx.
Middle ear opens in pharynx through Eustachian tube.
Nasal passage opens in pharynx by internal nare.
Glottis is the opening of wind pipe in throat, guarded by epiglottis.
Lastly pharynx opens in oesophagus through gullet.
Why is this important?
ENT specialists are also trained as surgeons. They are able to diagnose, treat and manage diseases affecting all these vital areas of our body.
