Ear , nose , and throat specialists , also known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists , are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears , nose , and throat , as well as the related head and neck areas. Specialized skills of otolaryngologists include managing disorders of the upper pharynx and oral cavity , larynx (voice box) , ears , nose and nasal passage , and face and neck. Almost all ENT specialists regularly handle cases like nosebleeds , adenoidectomies , infected mastoids , tonsillectomies , and sinusitis.Otolaryngologists focusing on the ears treat hearing disorders , infections , balance disorders , nerve pain , ear noise (tinnitus) , and cranial nerve disorders. ENT specialists of the nose deal with patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. Throat specialists treat diseases of the larynx , oesophagus , and upper aero - digestive tract , including swallowing and voice disorders. Medical specialists treating problems in the head and neck regions deal with tumours , infectious diseases , deformities , and facial trauma