C/V ENT Surgical Group's Resources

It's a feeling some of us know all too well: congested, stuffy, obstructed breathing that leaves you gulping air through your mouth and struggling to sleep through the night. If your nose is perpetually "stuffed" — but you don't have a cold or allergies — then you've probably looked everywhere for a solution.

When most people experience physical discomfort or difficulty, the first person they consult with is their primary care physician. Your primary doctor can do a lot for you when it comes to little every-day concerns like winter colds, minor infections, and achy joints. However, if a medical concern becomes more serious, like repeated infections or an underlying problem that may require surgery, their job is to refer you to a more specialized doctor.

An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) is a highly-trained, medical professional that specializes in and treats a patient's ears, nose, and throat health, as well as other areas of the head and neck. ENTs, or otolaryngologists, can diagnose and treat a variety of problems and medical conditions related to these areas of the body. But what exactly can an ENT doctor treat? And how do you know you need to go see an ear, nose, throat specialist? Here you'll find everything you need to know about what an ENT does, how an ENT doctor can help with your ears, nose, and throat health, and when it's time to go see one of these specialists.