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ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat WATSON CLINIC ENT DEPT. Expert Solutions for Common Disorders The word ‘otolaryngology’ may sound exotic, but it’s actually the name given to the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Perhaps you know this specialty by another name: ENT. As their acronym indicates, ENT specialists diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat, but their scope of services also encompasses the entire head and neck region. Watson Clinic offers a team of multiple ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� your community. They rotate between two convenient locations, which are easily accessible to patients across all corners of Lakeland and ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ing and Watson Clinic Highlands. These expert medical specialists offer relief from a host of common ailments — everything from chronic sinusitis and tinnitus to polyp and tumor removals. Ear: It is estimated that up to 20% of Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss. In collaboration with the licensed audiologists at Watson Clinic’s Hearing Center, the ENT department offers comprehensive treatments for hearing-impaired patients who may bene- ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� treatment of their condition. Treatments are also provided for additional ear and hearing disorders including tinnitus (persistent noise or ringing in the ears), vertigo, infections of the inner, outer/middle ear, tumor and lesion removal and deformity correction. Nose: Sinus ailments are a major concern for many of those who seek the services of an ENT specialist. For chronic sinus sufferers who have experienced inadequate relief from traditional therapies and medications, the department offers Balloon Sinuplasty, a revolutionary treatment that opens clogged sinus passages and allows for unrestricted breathing. This brief ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ discomfort and no downtime. Other services they offer in this category of care include deformity repair, deviated septum correction, the treatment of olfactory disorders, the removal of nasal polyps, and additional solutions for nasal congestion. 28 PolkDocTalk.com


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