Who treats it
Common concerns, and who to see
Ear pain or discharge from the ear
A general physician or ENT doctor can examine the ear. Discharge, hearing loss or pain lasting several days needs an ENT review.
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Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
An ENT doctor and audiologist assess hearing. Sudden hearing loss in one ear needs to be seen within a day.
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Blocked nose and sinus pain that will not clear
Most sinusitis settles with simple care from a general physician. An ENT doctor sees sinus problems lasting more than a few months.
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Repeated sore throat or tonsillitis
A general physician treats most sore throats. An ENT doctor sees frequent tonsillitis, and trouble swallowing or breathing needs urgent care.
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Spinning dizziness (vertigo)
A general physician or ENT doctor assesses inner-ear causes. Vertigo with slurred speech, weakness or double vision is an emergency.
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Hoarse voice for more than three weeks
A general physician can review this, and a hoarse voice lasting over three weeks is usually referred to an ENT doctor.
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Sneezing and runny nose with dust or seasons
A general physician manages most allergic rhinitis. An ENT doctor sees symptoms not helped by treatment.
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