Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
Overview – Ear Nose and Throat Conditions
No matter what your age, trouble with your ears, nose, and throat can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but especially for young children. From allergies, to ear infections and, bronchitis treatment. Our Board-Certified Emergency Physicians at iCare ER & Urgent Care can assist in relieving your symptoms from ear, nose, and throat conditions (ENT) quickly and efficiently. Our iCare Frisco or Fort Worth, TX locations provide private exam rooms whether your condition is treated as urgent care or as an emergency.
ENT Conditions
At iCare, our team is experienced in a broad range of ear, nose, and throat conditions and treatments. Most of the time, these conditions are not life threatening but can cause a lot of distress and discomfort. Our physicians will be able to determine the severity of your condition and provide appropriate treatment. Some examples of ENT conditions are:
- Allergies
- Balance issues
- Sinus infections
- Sore throat
- Strep throat
- Ear infections
- Hearing loss
- A runny nose or nasal congestion
- Excessive snoring
- Nosebleeds
- Excessive ear wax
- Tonsil or adenoid infections
- Nasal fractures
- Injuries to the ears, head, or neck areas
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Salivary gland infections
If you are experiencing pain, dizziness, bleeding, or loss of consciousness, it is especially important that you be seen by a medical care provider such as iCare Emergency Room & Urgent Care as soon as possible. Even if you are not experiencing a medical emergency, our trained medical physicians at iCare available to diagnose and treat your condition. With the latest diagnostic tools and a dedicated team of doctors we can provide quality care for any ENT condition. Mild conditions such as a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, or excessive earwax may still need to be treated my a medical provider, and our team at iCare is highly trained and dedicated to your comfort and health.
What to Expect
When you visit iCare in either Frisco or Fort Worth, our team of doctors and nurses will evaluate your condition with a medical history interview followed by a physical exam. Further tests may be required depending on your condition, including blood tests, throat swab cultures, ear drainage cultures, or other medical procedure. Our in-house laboratory can process many test results within 15 minutes. After diagnosing your condition, treatment can begin right away. Our medical practitioners are experienced in a range of medical treatments to help you get to feeling your best again. Walk-ins welcome, appointments are available. Visit one of our convenient DFW locations.
