Are Earbuds Really Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Cleaning Your Ears at Home By Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty – Senior Consultant & Head of ENT, MGM Healthcare Chennai Introduction – The Everyday Habit That Could Be Harming You Problem: Every morning, millions of people reach for a pair of cotton earbuds thinking they’re keeping their ears clean. It feels simple and harmless — until pain, muffled hearing, or a sudden ringing sound begins. Agitation: This routine habit silently damages one of your most delicate organs. The ear is a self-cleaning marvel, yet most of us unknowingly push wax deeper, scrape the ear canal, and risk permanent injury. Solution: In this awareness article, Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty , Senior Consultant and Head of ENT at MGM Healthcare Chennai , explains why c...
The Smog After the Sparkle: Post-Festival Air Pollution and Your ENT Health Introduction Every year, India lights up with the brilliance of Diwali — fireworks, celebration, sweets, and togetherness. Yet behind the glow, a silent threat lingers in the air. The smog that follows these festivities affects millions, particularly the ears, nose, and throat — the delicate systems that connect our senses and breathing. In metropolitan regions such as Chennai , Bhubaneswar , and Siliguri , post-festival air and noise pollution reach dangerous levels. Dr.Sanjeev Mohanty , Senior Consultant and Head of ENT at MGM Healthcare, Chennai , shares practical medical insights to protect your respiratory and auditory health after celebrations. TL;DR: The sparkle fades, but air pollution and sound exposure can trigger ENT problems . Learn how to restore your throat, protect your hearing, and breathe safely in Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and across India. đź§ľ Understanding the Post-Festi...