Otolaryngology

When choosing an ENT doctor, what factors should be considered?

It is important to consider the following factors when choosing an ENT doctor:-

Qualifications : You can't just go to your family doctor or general practitioner for ENT treatment. Make sure your doctor specialises in ENT treatment and is certified in what you need.

Read Patient reviews and testimonials : Review reviews left by their previous patients online, and if possible, talk to them about their treatment experience in person.

Check Your insurance : Make sure your insurance provider is aligned with the doctor or ENT hospital (or clinic) they are associated with.

Get a second Opinion : Get a second opinion from another ENT doctor if you are uncertain about the treatments suggested by your primary caregiver.

Make sure it is convenient for you to visit the doctor : The doctor may not be able to see you in person, so ask if you can have a virtual appointment if it is not possible to do so.

Ask for referrals : Ask your friends or relatives if they have had similar experiences.

What should I do before having ENT surgery?

• Before the surgery, get your insurance claim sorted out. After the surgery, your focus should be on recovering.

• Obtain a pre-operative consultation with your ENT surgeon and ask him any questions you have. Get pre-operative tests to ensure you are healthy enough to undergo surgery.

• In the week prior to surgery, patients should avoid taking pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen, as well as blood thinners.

• Before your surgery, you should not eat or drink anything.

• Especially if you are undergoing daycare surgery, arrange for someone to drive you home.

• Depending on the procedure you are having, you may need to take some additional precautions.

What can be done to improve recovery after ENT surgery?

Follow these simple tips to improve your recovery after ENT surgery:

• For the first few days after surgery, you may experience some bleeding or discharge. Keep a cotton gauze pad under your nose.

• With the help of extra pillows, elevate your head for a few days after surgery to help reduce swelling and help you recover more quickly.

• Do not self-medicate with non-prescription medicines. Take your prescribed medications, such as painkillers and antibiotics, as directed.

• Make sure you follow up with your doctor after a week to have the sutures removed and to ensure you are recovering correctly.

• For better healing, rinse your nasal/sinus cavity with salt water.

• After the surgery, avoid blowing your nose for at least 10 days, as well as strenuous activities.

• Follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids. Do not smoke.

• Without your doctor's approval, don't travel by aeroplane for at least a few weeks.

• Your ENT doctor may provide you with additional tips depending on the nature of your surgery.

Krescent Healthcare doctors treat the following ENT diseases and disorders:

Several ENT experts practise at Krescent Healthcare who help with ENT diseases like adenoiditis [inflammation of the adenoids], nasal infection, breathing difficulties, inflammation of the throat, tonsillitis [inflammation of tonsils], middle ear infection [otitis media], tinnitus [ringing or buzzing in one or both ears], sinusitis, hearing loss, sleep apnea, nasal obstruction, snoring, deviated nasal septum, etc.

Krescent Healthcare performs the following types of ENT surgeries:

Among the surgical procedures  Krescent Healthcare ENT surgeons are adenoidectomy, FESS, tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, tonsillectomy, myringotomy, tympanomastoidectomy, ossicular reconstruction, turbinate reduction, nasal valve reduction, septoplasty, laryngoplasty, and thyroidectomy. By making an appointment with one of our ENT doctors, you can get treated for any ENT disease and undergo any of these surgeries.

Krescent Healthcare offers ENT treatment for the following reasons:

Krescent Healthcare's doctors provide appropriate treatment based on your  type of ENT disease in order to prevent and cure it. Some of the benefits of  Krescent Healthcare include:

• Krescent Healthcare has several well-trained and educated ENT doctors on staff.

• With minimal scarring and complications, we provide the best and latest ENT surgical treatments.

• USFDA-approved surgical instruments and methods are used.

• For easy transportation on the day of surgery,  Krescent Healthcare provides cabs.

• No-cost EMIs and cashless payments are available.

• Free consultations are provided after surgery.

• Ensures high standards of safety by thermal screening all patients and regularly sanitising hospital equipment.

• At our hospital and clinic, doctors and other staff always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect patients from Covid-19 infection contamination.

What is the process for booking an appointment with  Krescent Healthcare ENT doctors?

For a consultation with our top ENT specialists, simply make an appointment. This can be easily done at Krescent Healthcare. You can reach us by phone at the number listed on this page or fill out the available form. Our coordinator will promptly respond and schedule your visit with the nearest ENT doctor. Alternatively, you may also have a virtual consultation with our ENT doctors through the user-friendly  Krescent Healthcare app or website on any device.