Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Doctor

A sore throat is frequently followed by an ear infection or accompanied by a runny nose because the ears, nose & throat are connected. For that reason an infection or abnormality in one of them can spread to the others and a symptom in one is good reason to carefully examine them all. Ear, nose or throat Infection or disease is always cause for concern because these are our sensory organs and of such great importance.

The most serious disease affecting the ears, nose & throat is cancer. The most widespread is throat cancer. Nose cancer is the second most common followed by mouth cancer, esophageal cancer & tongue cancer but it can also affect the larynx, paranasal sinuses or salivary glands.

Diseases or infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat generally can be detected by visual examination. Sooner is always better than later and early detection of oral cancer or esophagus cancer and prompt treatment increases the likeliness of recovery and cure.

Reducing risk and increasing the odds of a full, speedy recovery begin with choosing an ear nose throat specialist that is highly qualified, skilled & experienced as well as supported by new medical technology and an ultra-modern health care facility. The Bone and Joint Institute Center of Excellence at Piyavate Hospital International Health Care Provider in Bangkok is world-class and provides health care services as good as those found in Europe, Australia & the USA but at a tremendously lower cost. The doctors of our international hospital are American Board and Thai Board-certified physicans assisted by qualified and experienced registered nurses.

Imbalances within the human body lead to cancer. Likely causes are pollution and harmful stimulus, such as alcohol and cigarettes, which increase the risk of cancer cells in the ear, throat and nose. Some symptoms are an early sign of cancer and you should you should immediately schedule an appointment to consult one of our ear nose and throat specialists if you have a lump in your throat or around your throat, chronic nasal congestion, frequent nose bleeds or even occasional nose bleeds, a sore throat, rough throat, hoarse voice or difficulty swallowing.

Don't delay. Statistics show that head cancer, including cancer in the ears, throat cancer and nose cancer, accounts for one third of all incidences of cancer.

Generally, the cancer can inflict various organs. Head cancer is most common among men aged 40 years old up. Men are at greater risk because they are more prone to smoking and drinking.

Another high-risk group is comprised of people who wear improperly fitted dentures. The dentures can cause chronic wounds in their bulge of the cheek. If prolonged, the wounds may turn local cells malignant.

Cancer Treatment for Ear, Nose or Throat Cancer

Cancer treatments for throat cancer, nose cancer or ear cancer include:

• Radiation Therapy
• Surgery
• Chemotherapy or
• Combined Therapy (a combination of therapies listed above)

Doctors select the most appropriate therapy based on each patient’s unique condition including stage of cancer and type of cancer, as well as the patient’s mental and physical conditions. Our doctors allow the patient and his or her loved ones to take part in the process of selecting the best cancer treatment.

Dr. Donald M. Berwick, a clinical professor of pediatrics at Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School writing for Newsweek Magazine, praises this policy: "When patients are actually invited to participate in decisions about their care—'shared decision-making' — both costs and rates of use of expensive, invasive procedures tend to fall, and outcomes and satisfaction improve." Dartmouth Medical School's famous Dartmouth Atlas Project indicates that health care driven by necessity rather than supply is likely to be more responsive to your needs and cost less.

Patients can greatly enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment by refraining from risky behavior such as drinking and smoking. If a patient cannot or will not give up the risky habits and probable causes, a cancer cure may soon be followed by a recurrence of cancer.

If you have any of the symptoms we’ve mentioned or if you are a smoker or a drinker concerned about the long-term effects these may be having on your health, we welcome you to seek a reliable consultation from one of our friendly health care professionals.