Diseases of ear, nose and throat (ENT) often have serious consequences including hearing impairment, and emotional strain that lower the quality of life of patients.
Miss Angela Aniewu kotoko an otolaryngologist nurse specialist at the Tema polyclinic and Miss Olivia Turkson an otolaryngologist nurse specialist Tema polyclinic explained the care For Ear Nose And Throat (ENT) on Plan B Fm’s Apomudenfie hosted by Akua Okontie
They explained that an Otolaryngologist is not so popular in the health work of field but they provide a lot help to their patients.
They said that an otolaryngologist provides compassionate care using the latest proven techniques to diagnose and treat a broad range of ear, nose and throat .
They also said that ENT disorders are underrated but very common in our society and they will advice the public to prevent it than contracting and trying to manage it because management of ENT Is very difficult.
There are many ways to prevent ENT disorders, though it is not always possible, as in the case of congenital conditions. However, multiple ENT Disorders can be prevented, or at least their frequency decreased. Here are some things you can do to prevent ENT disorders. They said.
They added that frequent hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to prevent infection.
Avoid exposure to illness, and practice good hygiene, such as covering your mouth when you cough and staying at home when you are sick.
Since it is difficult to teach good hygiene to small children, toddlers who attend daycare or preschool are at a higher risk of developing chronic ENT disorders.
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