In addition to basic conditions such as headaches, chronic colds, sinusitis, sore throats, ringing in the ears, discharge, inflammation and snoring, ENT doctors also address masses in the head and neck area, thyroid and parathyroid diseases and tumors, salivary gland diseases and tumors, head and neck tumors (such as larynx, nasopharynx, oral cavity, sinus and skull base tumors), nose surgery and facial cosmetic procedures, hearing loss and surgical interventions for any kind of ear problems. Specific conditions commonly seen in children such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis, which fall within the scope of ENT, are also treated.

Some common procedures and surgeries performed by ENT doctors include:

• Tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils)
• Adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids)
• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) (reduction of the size of the uvula and soft palate)
• Septoplasty (surgery to correct a deviated septum)
• Concha bullosa surgery (removal of a nasal turbinate)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Septorhinoplasty (nose surgery, both closed and open techniques)
• Nasal polypectomy (removal of nasal polyps)
• Myringotomy (insertion of ear tubes)
• Tympanoplasty (surgery to repair a perforated eardrum)
• Neck dissection (removal of a neck mass)
• Microscopic and endoscopic laryngeal surgery
• Lingual frenectomy (tongue-tie surgery)
• Snoring surgery