Your Sun City West, AZ, throat doctor specializes in treating different types of conditions that relate to your ears, nose, and throat. In other words, they are your ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, and detailed below are just some examples of what they can treat. Learn more by getting in contact with Dr. Ralph Bassett, Dr. Sanford Hoffman, and Dr. Paul Borgesen of Arizona Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians.

Tonsils

If you have a recurring sore throat, or experience trouble swallowing or breathing on a regular basis, you may be referred to an ENT specialist. Your tonsils are lumps at the back of your throat that can sometimes become inflamed and infected which can lead to chronic throat-related problems. Tonsilitis, as the inflammation of the tonsils is commonly called, can be treated by your ENT specialist, although if it keeps coming back the tonsils may have to be removed.

Sinuses

While it's not just your tonsils that can cause throat problems, your Sun City West, AZ, throat doctor can help treat and diagnose all of these. But they can also treat conditions related to your sinuses, most commonly sinusitis, which, like tonsilitis, is an infection of the sinuses. A stuffy nose accompanied by other flu-like symptoms could be a sign of sinusitis if they keep coming back. Your doctor can treat the inflammation but chronic sinusitis may also need surgical intervention.

Ears

Your ear, nose, and throat specialist, as the name suggests, can also treat and manage a wide variety of ear-related problems and conditions. From ear wax buildup to infections to hearing and balance disorders, your ENT doctor is equipped to help.

Allergies

Allergies can affect your nose and your throat and can compound conditions such as sinusitis. Over-the-counter treatments may not always be enough to manage your allergies, so you can always turn to your ENT specialist if they are interfering with your everyday life.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists

For all manner of conditions that affect your ears, nose, and throat, schedule a consultation today with your Sun City West, AZ, throat doctor. Make an appointment with the professionals of Arizona Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians, Dr. Bassett, Dr. Hoffman, and Dr. Borgesen, by dialing (623) 975-1660.