Overview:
The Otorhinolaryngology unit in Ahmadi hospital is a highly advanced well-equipped unit for the management of diseases of the ear, nose and throat for adults and children. Our consultants using the latest techniques available such as lasers, radio waves and endoscopes do surgical operations.
ENT services:
Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) team at Ahmadi Hospital practice otolaryngology, the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and neck, including:
• Hearing or balance, ear infections, and disorders of the outer and inner ear
• Problems with the nasal cavity and sinuses, including allergies, adenoids, problems with smelling, and difficulties with breathing through the nose
• The larynx and upper esophagus, including the voice, tonsils, and problems with breathing and swallowing
Symptoms Common to Ear Nose and Throat Problems
Although there are a wide range of symptoms that can be associated with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat, some of the most common include:
• Dizziness
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itchy nose
• Nosebleeds
• Painful or swollen ear(s)
• Ringing or buzzing sounds (tinnitus)
• Hearing loss
• Thick discharge from the ear(s)
• Blockage or a full sensation in the ear
• Sore or swollen throat
• Loss of voice (laryngitis)
• Sore or swollen neck
• Jaw pain
• Excessive snoring that causes frequent waking
• Cough
• Headache
• Fever
Audiology and Speech Clinic
The Audiology & Speech clinic provides patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of hearing and balance disorders, in addition to speech, language and swallowing disorders in order to improve the quality of life for all ages.
Audiology Clinic provides the following services:
1) Newborn hearing screening
2) Pure tone audiometry testing
3) Tympanometry and middle ear checks
4) ABR and OAE testing
5) Tinnitus evaluation
6) Hearing aid dispensing
7) Periodical hearing tests for oil sector employees
Speech Clinic provides assessment and treatment of the following disorders:
1) Language delay
2) Stuttering
3) Articulation/Phonology
4) Neurogenic disorders (Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia)
5) Swallowing
Vestibular Clinic provides balance assessment and treatment which include:
1) Bedside balance tests
2) Videonystagmography
3) Rotary chair tests
4) Oculomotor tests
5) Computerized Dynamic Posturography
6) Electrophysiological tests (VEMP, ECOG)
7) Vestibular rehabilitation
