Ear, nose, and throat diseases (ENT)
Ear and balance
The ear is a complex system and can give rise to various symptoms, such as hearing loss, deafness, ear drainage, ear pain, ringing in the ears...
Ear and hearing disorders
# Ear and hearing disordersEar disorders are very diverse. The disorders are often quite bothersome, but fortunately, not serious. Sometimes, there is a more serious underlying disease.
What are these disorders?
Diagnosis and treatment
# Diagnosis and treatmentDepending on the diagnosis, there is usually a specific treatment for each ear and/or hearing problem. The treatment may consist of medication, an adjustment of a medical hearing device or a surgical procedure performed in the hospital.
An overview of the most common treatments:
Cochlear implants | Stirrup operation (stapedotomy) |
Hearing test | Tinnitus advice |
Hearing aids | Ear tubes |
Closing a perforated eardrum |