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Diagnosing Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

From cultures and bloodwork to CT scans, your ENT doctor has a variety of diagnostic tests available. Learn what to expect during your path of diagnosis.
Stomatitis
Stomatitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Bronchitis or Pneumonia
How Bronchitis Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Diagnosis of Pneumonia
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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What Causes a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth?
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
Castleman's Disease
Castleman Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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How to Tell a Lump From a Lymph Node
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
ear pain
Conditions That Cause Ear Pain
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
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The Most Common Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
ENT exam
What Are ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Disorders?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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GERD and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
What Is the Fluoroscopy Diagnostic Tool?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Woman experiencing throat pain
Throat Pain: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
ENT doing an ear canal inspection
The Different Ways ENT Disorders Are Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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Middle Ear Testing With Tympanometry
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Doctor examining the ear.
What Causes the Eardrum to Appear Red?
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
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Esophageal Manometry Test: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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How a Sinus Infection Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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Overview of Dry Mouth
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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Mouth Ulcers Causes and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
How to Diagnose and Treat a Cough
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
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An Overview of Peritonsillar Abscess
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD