Silent Hearing Loss in Young Adults – Is Your Headphone Habit Harming You? Author: Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty, Senior Consultant & Head, Department of ENT, MGM Healthcare, Chennai Founder: Dr. Mohanty’s ENT Speciality Clinic, Manapakkam, Chennai – Tamil Nadu (Also consulting in Bhubaneswar, Siliguri and Odisha) Introduction: The Sound You Don’t Hear Can Still Hurt You 🎧 We all love our headphones — on the metro, at work, or just before sleep. But what if that favorite playlist is slowly harming your ears without you realizing it? Across India , especially in Chennai, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and Siliguri , ENT specialists are seeing a rise in silent hearing loss among young adults. This “hidden” damage doesn’t cause pain or visible symptoms — until it’s too late. At MGM Healthcare Chennai , Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty often sees patients shocked to learn their headphone habit has already affected their hearing. TL;DR: Prolonged headphone use at high volume can lead to silent hearing l...
When Hoarseness Speaks Louder Than Words: Why Voice Change Shouldn’t Be Ignored By Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty – ENT & Phonosurgery Specialist, MGM Healthcare Chennai Introduction – The Voice We Often Ignore In our fast-paced lives filled with meetings, calls, and noise, we rarely stop to think about our most powerful communication tool – the voice . A mild sore throat or a slight roughness may seem harmless, but when a change in voice or hoarseness persists for more than two weeks, it could be a sign of an underlying laryngeal disorder that needs medical attention. If you’re experiencing a hoarse voice that doesn’t improve, consult an ENT specialist in Chennai , Bhubaneswar , or Siliguri for evaluation. Early diagnosis can prevent long-term complications and restore vocal health. Attention: Ever noticed your voice sounding raspy, weak, or rough – and assumed it’s “just a cold”? Interest: That change in your tone could be your body’s gentle warning sign. While most short-te...