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...