ENT (Otolaryngology)

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• Which department should I see for a blocked or full feeling in the ear?
  ENT (Otolaryngology)(이비인후과) is generally the first department to see for a blocked or full feeling in the ear, as this symptom most commonly originates from conditions involving the ear canal, eardrum, or middle ear. If the feeling is linked to jaw or dental issues, a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon may be involved, and if dizziness or neurological symptoms accompany it, a neurologist may later be consulted.
• Which department should I see for heavy snoring?
  Otolaryngology (이비인후과) is generally the first department to evaluate heavy snoring, as it specializes in the nose, throat, and airway structures most commonly involved. If a sleep-related breathing disorder is suspected, you may also be referred to a Sleep Medicine clinic or, in some cases, a Pulmonology (호흡기내과) or Neurology (신경과) specialist for further assessment.
• Which department should I see for a lingering cough?
  Internal Medicine (내과) is generally the first department to visit for a cough that persists beyond two to three weeks, as it can assess a wide range of underlying causes from the respiratory tract to the heart. If the cough appears to originate in the nose or throat — for example, accompanying nasal drip or throat irritation — Otorhinolaryngology (이비인후과) is often considered alongside or instead. Depending on initial findings, a doctor may refer you to Pulmonology (호흡기내과) or other specialties for further evaluation.
• Which department should I see for nasal congestion?
  Otolaryngology(이비인후과) is generally the first department to see for nasal congestion, as it specializes in conditions affecting the nose, sinuses, and upper airways. If the congestion appears related to allergies, an Allergy & Clinical Immunology(알레르기내과) or Internal Medicine(내과) consultation may follow. In children, a Pediatrics(소아청소과) clinic is typically the starting point before any specialist referral.
• Which department should I see for a sore throat?
  Otolaryngology (이비인후과) is generally the first department to see for a sore throat, as it specializes in conditions of the throat, nose, and ears. For mild or early symptoms, starting at a local clinic (의원) in this specialty is common. If the cause appears related to digestive reflux or a systemic condition, a physician may refer you to Internal Medicine (내과) or another relevant department.
• Which department should I see for ringing in the ear (tinnitus)?
  Otolaryngology(이비인후과) is generally the first department to evaluate tinnitus, as specialists there assess the ear, hearing, and related structures. If the ringing is linked to nerve or brain-related causes, you may be referred to Neurology(신경과) or Neurosurgery(신경외과) for further evaluation.
• Which department should I see for vertigo or dizziness?
  Otolaryngology (이비인후과) is typically the first department to visit for vertigo or dizziness, as a large proportion of cases originate in the inner ear. If a neurological cause is suspected — for example, when dizziness is accompanied by sudden severe headache, slurred speech, or limb weakness — you may be referred to Neurology (신경과) or Neurosurgery (신경외과).

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