The ENT department of St. Luke’s Clinic in Chernivtsi region is a modern medical unit that provides scheduled and round-the-clock emergency care. Our doctors are qualified and experienced specialists, including those with the highest qualification category, as well as candidates and doctors of medical sciences.
An otolaryngologist is consulted for problems in the nasopharynx, ears, paranasal sinuses, trachea, and part of the lymphatic system associated with these organs. They consult patients, conduct preventive and routine examinations, diagnose and treat ENT diseases of varying severity.
The otolaryngology department includes diagnostic and treatment rooms, operating theaters, as well as wards with various numbers of beds, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay and patient rehabilitation. The medical staff of the department provides full and continuous care for patients undergoing therapeutic treatment and those who have undergone surgery, monitoring nutrition and medication intake.
When to contact the otolaryngology department
Timely visits to an otolaryngologist will allow for early detection of the disease. This will help prevent the pathology from spreading to other ENT organs, as well as the development of complications and chronicity of the process.
Complaints indicating the need to see a doctor:
- headache;
- elevated body temperature;
- difficulty breathing through the nose;
- impaired sense of smell;
- nosebleed;
- runny nose;
- sore throat;
- hoarseness, voice changes;
- ear pain, pain when swallowing;
- cough;
- hearing loss;
- ear discharge;
- snoring.
The main diseases we treat:
- rhinitis, sinusitis, maxillary sinusitis, frontal sinusitis;
- nasal polyps;
- snoring;
- chronic cough;
- laryngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- adenoids;
- angina;
- various types of otitis;
- otosclerosis;
- hearing impairment;
- furuncles, abscesses, fistulas;
- deviated nasal septum;
- nosebleeds;
- injuries and foreign bodies in the nasopharynx or ears.
Diagnosis of ENT diseases at St. Luke’s Clinic
The examination is performed in several stages:
- Interview. The doctor learns about the patient’s complaints, collects the anamnesis of the current illness and life (allergies, surgeries, hereditary and past diseases).
- Examination. A standard otolaryngological examination is performed. Medical staff collect anthropometric data and perform functional diagnostics (measure blood pressure and body temperature, count pulse and respiratory rate).
- Diagnostic measures. We use laboratory and instrumental research methods. Our department is equipped with modern medical equipment that allows for quick diagnosis and obtaining the most reliable results.
Laboratory research methods:
- complete blood count and biochemical blood analysis;
- urinalysis;
- taking a swab from the nose, pharynx, or ear to identify the causative agent of the disease and determine sensitivity to antibiotics;
- PCR diagnostics – a rapid method for detecting viral and bacterial pathogens even in minimal quantities;
- rhinocytogram – studying the cellular composition of nasal discharge to determine the nature of the disease (allergic or infectious).
Instrumental methods for assessing the condition of ENT organs:
- radiography – detects benign tumors, developmental anomalies of the nose and paranasal sinuses, cracks and bone fractures;
- endoscopic examination – allows the doctor to see and assess the condition of the nasal passages, septum, nasal cavity (rhinoscopy), external auditory canal, middle ear, eardrum (otoscopy), larynx (laryngoscopy);
- ultrasound examinations – diagnosis of the condition of the sinuses (and mucous membrane), the presence of air, fluid, or pus in them;
- computed tomography;
- magnetic resonance imaging;
- acoustic impedance audiometry – assessment of the middle ear condition and diagnosis of hearing impairments.
After the examination is completed, the doctor draws up a detailed treatment plan, which is adjusted as needed. Otolaryngologists work closely with specialists from other departments and, if necessary, involve them in diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment methods
Depending on the severity of the pathological process, we resort to therapeutic or surgical treatment. As part of medical treatment, patients are prescribed injections, intravenous drips, drip administration of medications into the nasal cavity or ear, and application of preparations to the nasopharyngeal mucous membrane. Under the supervision of a doctor, irrigation of the paranasal sinuses, removal of earwax plugs, Eustachian tube insufflation, massage of the eardrums and palatine tonsils are performed.
Main types of physiotherapy:
- ultra-high frequency therapy;
- ultrasound therapy, including tonsil treatment and lacunar irrigation;
- ultraviolet irradiation;
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- phototherapy.
When operations are necessary, we use methods that cause minimal discomfort, practically do not traumatize the mucous membrane, and have a minimal rehabilitation period. Our doctors work with modern endoscopic and anesthetic equipment under the control of an operating microscope.
Main methods of surgical treatment:
- rhinoplasty;
- cryodestruction;
- laser destruction;
- electrodestruction;
- tonsillectomy;
- adenoidectomy;
- tympanoplasty;
- removal of benign tumors, polyps.
You can find out the prices for our services in the corresponding section of the website. To make an appointment for a consultation or preventive examination, please call the number listed on this page. You can also personally contact the reception desk of our clinic.