ENT care for travelers and expats in Lima

Common reasons travelers see an ENT doctor

• Ear pain or a blocked ear after a flight or a dive (barotrauma).
• Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) after the beach or the pool.
• Ear wax blockage, which can be removed in the office after examining the ear.
• Sinus infections, nasal congestion or sore throat that do not improve.
• Nosebleeds that keep coming back.
• Sudden hearing loss, which is urgent and should be checked within days.
• Dizziness or vertigo.

Before flying again

If you have ear pain, a blocked ear or a recent ear infection, ask whether it is safe to fly or dive before your next trip. With a blocked ear, the change in pressure during a flight can cause pain and, sometimes, damage to the eardrum.

If you recently had ear or sinus surgery, follow your surgeon’s advice about when you can fly.

Go to the emergency department right away if you have

• Difficulty breathing, noisy breathing or drooling because you cannot swallow.
• A nosebleed that does not stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure.
• Facial weakness with difficulty speaking, arm or leg weakness, or double vision.
• Swelling around the eye during a sinus infection, or a very severe headache with a stiff neck.
• A button battery in the nose or ear, or if a child may have swallowed one.

How to be seen

Write to us on WhatsApp in English. The office is in San Isidro, a short ride from Miraflores and Barranco. Visits are by appointment.

Bring your passport or ID, any medications you take and any previous reports. If you have travel insurance, check with your insurer before the visit how they handle medical expenses abroad.