What is otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is the medical speciality that studies the ear, nose, and throat, as well as other related structures of the head and neck. Within otolaryngology there are seven specialties namely paediatric otolaryngology, allergy, head and neck diseases, otology / neurotology (ears, balance, and tinnitus), rhinology (nose), laryngology (throat), facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Otolaryngologists are often referred to as ENT doctors because of their focus on the ear, nose, and throat. They care for patients with hearing, balance, speech, voice, taste, and smell disorders.