Why Does Your Voice Give Up Before Your Day Does? By Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty | ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon | Chennai Source & Appointment: www.drsanjeevmohanty.com Introduction: The Voice as a Professional Instrument In every classroom in Chennai, in every music school across Tamil Nadu, in every lecture hall, training session, courtroom, and prayer hall, there are voices working hard. Sometimes too hard. The human voice is a remarkable instrument, capable of extraordinary expression, range, and endurance. But it is also a fragile physiological system that, when overused, misused, or neglected, breaks down in ways that can profoundly impact professional performance, livelihood, and quality of life. Teachers are among the highest risk professional groups for voice disorders, studies suggest that up to 60% of teachers experience significant voice problems during their careers. Classical and film singers, particularly in the rich tradition of Tamil, Carnatic, and film mus...
Blocked Nose for Months? It is Not Just a Cold By Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty | ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon | Chennai Source & Appointment: www.drsanjeevmohanty.com Introduction: The Nose You Have Been Ignoring A blocked nose is something most Indians accept as a permanent feature of their lives, a minor inconvenience dismissed with a decongestant spray or a neti pot. But when nasal congestion persists for more than three months, when your sense of smell is chronically dulled, when you wake up every morning with a headache that fades by afternoon, and when you cannot remember the last time you breathed freely through both nostrils, something more significant is happening. Two of the most common and frequently confused ENT conditions driving these symptoms are Chronic Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis. While they share overlapping symptoms and often coexist, they are fundamentally different conditions with distinct causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies. As a...