Audiology and Speech Therapy are important branches within ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) care.
They focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of hearing, balance, communication, and speech-related disorders.

What is Audiology?

Audiology is the science of hearing and balance. An audiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with hearing loss, balance disorders, and related ear conditions.

Common Conditions Managed

• Hearing loss (mild to profound)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Balance problems and vertigo
• Noise-induced hearing damage
• Age-related hearing decline (presbycusis)

Services Provided

• Hearing assessments and diagnostic testing
• Fitting and programming of hearing aids and assistive devices
• Cochlear implant assessment and follow-up
• Tinnitus management and counseling
• Balance and vestibular testing

What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy focuses on the evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. A speech-language therapist (SLT) works with children and adults to improve speech, language, and voice.

Common Conditions Managed

• Speech delays in children
• Stammering (stuttering)
• Voice problems (hoarseness, weak voice)
• Language disorders after stroke or brain injury
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Communication support for hearing-impaired patients

Services Provided

• Speech and language assessments
• Individual and group therapy sessions
• Voice therapy techniques
• Rehabilitation after ENT surgeries (e.g., laryngectomy)
• Parental guidance and communication strategies for children

• Audiology and speech therapy support patients with conditions that affect hearing, speech, and communication.
• They play a vital role in improving quality of life, restoring communication abilities, and providing rehabilitation after ENT treatments or surgeries.