Common ENT Emergencies | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Introduction ENT emergencies are thankfully not common and are rarely life-threatening. Nevertheless, ENT emergencies do arise. Early detection and institution of appropriate and adequate treatment may be important in preventing the progression of the disease, minimizing permanent damage and even reverse unwanted complications.

This section hopes to cover most of the conditions and symptoms that may seem mild but indicate an urgent need for early assessment by an ENT surgeon. It is not intended to be comprehensive and patients should consult their doctor in the event of doubt regarding a particular problem. Under the heading ‘Incidence’, categories of ‘Not Common’, ‘Fairly Common’, ‘Common’ and ‘Very Common’ is a reflection of the writer’s personal experience.