When should you go to hospital straight away?

Cannot swallow saliva, drooling, or a muffled voice with fever. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find ENT specialists?

Most ENT specialists are listed in Dhaka (444), Chattogram (106), Cumilla (83), Mymensingh (56), Tangail (50). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Sore throat

For sore throat, see ENT specialists first.

A sore or scratchy throat often hurts more when swallowing. Most cases, including many tonsil infections, are viral and improve within about a week; antibiotics are only needed in selected cases after assessment.

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Go to hospital now

Cannot swallow saliva, drooling, or a muffled voice with fever

Call 999

Who to see: ENT Specialists

An ENT (nose, ear and throat) specialist can look inside with the right instruments.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for sore throat (gola betha)?: See ENT specialists first. An ENT (nose, ear and throat) specialist can look inside with the right instruments.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Cannot swallow saliva, drooling, or a muffled voice with fever. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find ENT specialists?: Most ENT specialists are listed in Dhaka (444), Chattogram (106), Cumilla (83), Mymensingh (56), Tangail (50). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Cumilla Mymensingh Tangail