{"id":5338,"date":"2019-05-17T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=5338"},"modified":"2020-01-31T11:12:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T19:12:16","slug":"when-should-you-see-an-ent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/when-should-you-see-an-ent\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You See an ENT?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"@id\" : \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebSite\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#website\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"isPartOf\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/when-should-you-see-an-ent\/#webpage\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"When Should You See an ENT? \",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/#organization\"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2019-05-17\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2019-05-20\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"keywords\" : \"ear, nose, throat, ENT, ENT Salem\",<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/landline-phone.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"description\": \"ENT salem\"\/\/ Ex: Hearing Aids Tucson<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"Do you know when it\u2019s time to seek medical attention from an ENT? Learn when you should see an ear, nose and throat specialists.\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"Do you know when it\u2019s time to seek medical attention from an ENT? Learn more.\",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/when-should-you-see-an-ent\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"When Should You See an ENT? \",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery\",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/logo-ent.png\",<br \/>\n        \"description\": \"Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery\"<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ear, nose and throat specialists<\/strong> \u2013 <em>commonly referred to as <strong>ENT doctors<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 aren\u2019t well known to many people in Salem.<\/p>\n<p>These hard-working medical professionals treat patients suffering from a wide variety of symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you know when it\u2019s time to seek medical attention from an ENT?<\/p>\n<h2>What is Otolaryngology?<\/h2>\n<p>Ear, nose and throat doctors are also called otolaryngologists.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2479702\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Otolaryngology | ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Otolaryngology<\/a> is a medical specialty that focuses on ear, nose and throat disorders.<\/p>\n<p>These specialists treat disorders affecting the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ears<\/strong>: Ear disorders such as ear infections, hearing impairment, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and dizziness or balance disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nose<\/strong>: Conditions that affect the nose, nasal cavities and sinuses, specifically those that interfere with smell and breathing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Throat<\/strong>: Problems that affect speech, eating, swallowing and digestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just the basics. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salem,_Oregon\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Salem, OR | Wikipedia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salem<\/a> ENT doctor might specialize in a very specific area such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/head-and-neck\" title=\"head and neck cancers | cancer.gov\">head and neck cancers<\/a>, thyroid disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery or sleep disorders.<\/p>\n<h2>When Should I Call an ENT?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"when to call an ENT\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/landline-phone.jpg\" alt=\"landline telephone \" width=\"458\" height=\"305\" class=\" wp-image-5339 alignright\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ENTs treat almost any symptom that has to do with the ears, nose, throat, head or neck.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing any of the following, contact an otolaryngologist in Salem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dizziness\/vertigo\/balance disorders<\/li>\n<li>Hearing impairment<\/li>\n<li>Ear infection<\/li>\n<li>Tonsil\/adenoid infection<\/li>\n<li>Swimmer\u2019s ear<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the ears, nose or throat<\/li>\n<li>Tinnitus<\/li>\n<li>Breathing problems<\/li>\n<li>Down\u2019s syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n<li>Allergies<\/li>\n<li>Sinus infections<\/li>\n<li>Tumors in the ears, nose, throat, head or neck<\/li>\n<li>Deviated septum<\/li>\n<li>Undesirable facial or nose appearance<\/li>\n<li>Nosebleeds<\/li>\n<li>Nasal congestion<\/li>\n<li>Inability to smell or taste<\/li>\n<li>Voice or swallowing problems<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat or hoarseness<\/li>\n<li>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/li>\n<li>Snoring<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your primary care physician may be able to treat some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/services\/ent-services\/\" title=\"symptoms | Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery\">symptoms<\/a>, but an ENT is your go-to for more specialized care.<\/p>\n<p>They will take a detailed look at what is causing your symptoms and will have the expert knowledge to address any long-term issues so you can breathe easily.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, literally!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Related Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Posts:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/are-my-watery-eyes-and-runny-nose-allergies-or-sinusitis\/\" title=\"Are My Watery Eyes and Runny Nose Allergies or Sinusitis?\"><strong>Are My Watery Eyes and Runny Nose Allergies or Sinusitis?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/sinus-headaches-vs-migraines\/\" title=\"Sinus Headaches vs. Migraines\"><strong>Sinus Headaches vs. Migraines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/how-does-immunotherapy-work\/\" title=\"How Does Immunotherapy Work?\"><strong>How Does Immunotherapy Work?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Our Salem ENT Doctors Location<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3099+River+Rd+S,+Salem,+OR+97302\/@44.912378,-123.0716983,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54c000b91bd0c3eb:0x8cac0646899da106!8m2!3d44.912378!4d-123.0695096\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on River Rd S map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Salem<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n3099 River Rd S<br \/>\nSalem, OR 97302<\/p>\n<p>(503) 581-1567<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ear, nose and throat specialists \u2013 commonly referred to as ENT doctors \u2013 aren\u2019t well known to many people in Salem. 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