ENT

Specialised Care for Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

The Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department at Cardea Superspeciality Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with problems affecting hearing, balance, sinuses, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. ENT conditions, while often treated as routine, can significantly impact quality of life if ignored. In many cases, chronic ENT issues such as sleep apnoea, sinus congestion, and throat infections also have important connections with heart health.

At Cardea, our ENT care is integrated with Pulmonology and Cardiology, ensuring that patients receive holistic and preventive treatment.

Scope of ENT Services

We provide diagnosis and management for:

• Ear infections, hearing loss, and balance disorders

• Sinusitis and nasal blockages

• Allergies and chronic rhinitis

• Tonsillitis, throat pain, and swallowing difficulties

• Voice and speech-related issues

• Sleep apnoea and snoring

• Head and neck lumps requiring evaluation

ENT and the Heart Connection

While ENT conditions may seem unrelated to the heart, there are several important overlaps:

• Sleep apnoea not only causes disturbed sleep and snoring but also increases the risk of high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and heart failure.

• Chronic sinus infections and nasal blockages can worsen breathlessness, sometimes mimicking or aggravating cardiac symptoms.

• Repeated throat and airway problems may require evaluation for underlying pulmonary or cardiac conditions.

At Cardea, ENT patients with risk factors like obesity, diabetes, or hypertension are carefully evaluated for possible cardiac complications.

Diagnostic Services

Our ENT Department offers:

• Audiometry for hearing evaluation

• Nasal endoscopy and sinus imaging

• Allergy testing and treatment guidance

• Sleep studies for sleep apnoea and snoring disorders

• Throat and voice assessments with specialised equipment

When symptoms suggest overlap with lung or heart disease, our ENT specialists coordinate with Pulmonology and Cardiology for advanced evaluation.

Conditions Requiring Combined ENT and Cardiac Evaluation

• Patients with loud snoring, daytime fatigue, and disturbed sleep are screened for both ENT obstruction and heart risk factors such as hypertension.

• Breathlessness may stem from sinus or throat blockage but can also point to underlying heart failure.

• Chronic ENT infections in diabetic or hypertensive patients may indicate weakened immunity and require preventive cardiac care.

This ensures that our patients receive complete care instead of fragmented treatment.

Treatment and Care

Our ENT services include:

• Medication-based treatment for allergies, infections, and sinusitis

• Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinus blockages

• Tonsillectomy and adenoid surgery for children and adults with recurrent infections

• Management of hearing loss and balance disorders

• Lifestyle advice and counselling for patients with snoring and sleep apnoea

Where required, we connect ENT care with preventive cardiology, particularly for patients at high risk of hypertension or heart disease.

When Should You See an ENT Specialist?

You should seek an ENT consultation if you have:

• Persistent ear pain, discharge, or hearing difficulty

• Recurrent sinus headaches or blocked nose

• Constant throat pain, hoarseness, or swallowing problems

• Loud snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep

• Frequent dizziness or balance problems

• Non-healing lumps or growths in the head and neck region

These symptoms may appear routine, but when combined with other risk factors, they could signal serious health concerns linked to the heart and lungs.

Preventive Focus at Cardea

ENT health is not only about surgery or medications. At Cardea, we emphasise:

• Early screening for sleep apnoea in obese or hypertensive patients

• Lifestyle guidance to reduce triggers of allergies and sinus infections

• Preventive counselling on smoking cessation to protect both ENT and cardiac health

• Regular follow-ups for children with recurrent throat or ear infections

Why Choose Cardea for ENT Care

• Superspeciality hospital with integrated ENT, Pulmonology, and Cardiology care

• Modern diagnostics for sinus, ear, and throat problems

• Strong preventive focus on sleep apnoea and its cardiac complications

• Patient-first model that values comfort, clarity, and safety

• Seamless referral pathway for patients needing cardiology or pulmonary support

A Patient’s Journey – From Snoring to Cardiac Prevention

A middle-aged patient visits Cardea with severe snoring and disturbed sleep. ENT evaluation confirms nasal obstruction and sleep apnoea. Further testing with Cardiology reveals uncontrolled hypertension and early signs of heart strain. With combined ENT treatment for airway correction and cardiology support for blood pressure management, the patient regains restful sleep and reduces long-term cardiac risk.

This highlights how Cardea’s integrated care protects both airway and heart health.