FAQ

When you arrive at the clinic, the staff will greet you and seat you at the waiting room. We will examine you as quick as possible – average waiting time is 15 minutes.

You may have referred yourself or have been referred by another specialist. We will discuss your problem and ask about your medical history. A thorough examination will then follow. We may request examinations and tests to assist and support our diagnosis.

We will discuss with you the results of your examinations and we will recommend the proper treatment. Some conditions may be faced immediately by conservative, medical or OPD based surgical treatment.

Otherwise, depending on the results of your examinations, the nature of the medical problem, we will rebook you for follow up appointment. If need be you will be referred elsewhere or we will discuss the option of surgical treatment.

Below mentioned are few conditions:
– Nose & Mouth conditions
• Sinusitis
• Sinus Infection
• Deviated Septum
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Nasal Fracture

– Ear & Hearing Conditions
• Ear Drainage
• Age related hearing loss
• Deafness
• Tinnitus
• Sudden Hearing Loss

– Throat Conditions
• Tonsils and Adenoids
• Neck Cancer
• GERD
• Thyroid Nodules

Nosebleeds can occur due to many reasons; the most common being changes in weather. Normally nose bleeds occur in hot, dry climates or bitter cold environments. Some of the other causes for nosebleeds are:
• Infection
• Self-induced nose picking
• Use of blood thinning medications
• Excessive intake of Alcohol
• Hypertension

The different tests that are conducted to assess the problem are:
• Auditory brain stemimplant (ABR) or electrocochleography (ECochG).
• Behavioral testing – using tests such as visual response audiometry.
• Older children with post lingual deafness, standard pure tone and aided free field tests are performed along with speech discrimination.
• An aided audiogram.

Surgical and non-surgical treatments are performed based on the severity of the case. Below mentioned are few procedures that are performed by an ENT specialist.
• Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy – These are the two most common procedures performed especially in children. Adenoidectomy is the procedure to remove the adenoids (small lumps of lymphoid tissue located close to the nasal cavity where the nose blends with the throat). Tonsillectomy is the procedure when the tonsils are removed. Tonsillectomy may be performed for reasons when the upper airway is partially or completely blocked by the tonsils.
• Myringotomy tube insertion – It is the one of the most common ear surgery. In this a tube is inserted to prevent recurrent infections of inner ear. In case any fluid is accumulated inside the ear, the insertions are made inside the ear to drain out the fluid from the middle ear to avoid hearing imbalance.
• Septoplasty – This is a procedure used to straighten the nasal septum (a separating structure in the nasal cavity). The abnormality or crookedness of the septum could impair one’s ability to breathe. This procedure is done through the nasal openings and does not require any external incision.
• Sinus surgery – Sinus surgery is done to remove and blockage in the sinus area or to enlarge the sinus openings for easier drainage.
• Tracheotomy – This procedure is used in cases where patients’ respiratory ability is seriously impaired and air cannot reach the lungs. A small opening in made in the trachea to allow air to reach the lungs.

Sinusitis is a common condition where cavities around the nasal passage become inflamed and swollen. There are several causes for sinusitis. Some of the causes are mentioned below.
• Nasal obstruction causing difficulty in breathing
• Pain, tenderness around eyes, cheeks, nose.
• Reduced sense of smell and taste
• Cough that might worsen in the night
• Sore throat

There are surgeries performed which have an unexpected effect on the voice. Almost all surgical will have a direct or indirect on the voice. Thus it is important to consider voice related side effects before undergoing any surgical procedure. Some surgeries which affect the voice are.
• Sinusitis
• Thyroid surgery
• Cervical spine surgery

Lifestyle changes post sg depends upon the surgery u r undergoing but in general:
– taking food on time
-drinking lot of water
-avoid spicy food
– steam inhalation after nose surgery
– reducing weight