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ENT Emergencies | Manipal Hospitals Varthur Road, Bangalore

ENT Emergencies

ENT Emergencies | Manipal Hospitals Varthur Road, Bangalore

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) emergencies can cause severe discomfort and, in some cases, life-threatening complications. Conditions such as airway obstruction, severe nosebleeds, foreign body aspiration, deep neck infections, and sudden hearing loss require immediate medical attention. If not treated promptly, these emergencies can lead to respiratory failure, infections spreading to vital organs, or permanent sensory loss. Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, swelling in the neck, or sudden deafness should never be ignored.

Airway obstruction is one of the most critical ENT emergencies, often caused by allergic reactions, infections like epiglottitis, or trauma. If swelling blocks airflow, urgent procedures such as intubation or a tracheostomy may be necessary to restore breathing. Similarly, severe nosebleeds (epistaxis) can result in significant blood loss, requiring nasal packing or cauterisation to stop the bleeding. Foreign body aspiration, especially in children, poses an immediate risk of choking and lung infections if not removed swiftly.

Deep neck infections, including abscesses in the throat, can rapidly spread to the chest and cause life-threatening complications. Emergency drainage, antibiotics, and supportive care are essential to prevent sepsis. Sudden hearing loss, often due to viral infections, trauma, or vascular issues, must be addressed immediately to improve the chances of recovery.

Key treatments for ENT emergencies include:

  • Airway Obstruction Management: Emergency tracheostomy or endotracheal intubation to restore breathing in critical cases

  • Severe Epistaxis (Nosebleed) Control: Stop excessive bleeding using nasal packing, cauterisation, or embolisation

  • Foreign Body Removal: Endoscopic or surgical removal of objects obstructing the ear, nose, or throat

  • Deep Neck Infection Drainage: Immediate surgical drainage and antibiotics to prevent airway compromise and sepsis

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) emergencies can cause severe discomfort and, in some cases, life-threatening complications. Conditions such as airway obstruction, severe nosebleeds, foreign body aspiration, deep neck infections, and sudden hearing loss require immediate medical attention.

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