SINUSITIS & RHINOLOGY A Complete Guide to Sinus Health & Advanced Sinus Surgery By Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty Senior ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon | MGM Healthcare, Chennai www.drsanjeevmohanty.com Understanding Sinusitis: When Your Sinuses Become a Problem Have you ever woken up with a crushing pressure behind your forehead, struggled to breathe through a blocked nose, or lost your sense of smell for weeks on end? If yes, you may have experienced sinusitis — one of the most common yet misunderstood ENT conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses — the hollow, air-filled cavities in your skull — become inflamed and swollen, typically due to infection, allergies, or structural abnormalities. While most people associate a 'sinus problem' with a common cold, chronic sinusitis is a far more complex condition that can profoundly impact your quality of life, sleep, cognition, and overall health. In this comprehensive guide, Prof. Dr...
Tonsil Surgery: What It Is, When You Need It, and What Nobody Tells You A Complete Guide to Tonsillectomy in Children and Adults By Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty What is a Tonsillectomy and Why Do People Need One? Most people have heard of tonsil surgery. Many of them had it as kids. But very few actually understand what it involves, when it is truly necessary, and what the recovery looks like in real life. This blog is an honest attempt to answer those questions without medical jargon and without sugarcoating anything. Let's Start with the Basics Your tonsils are two small lumps of tissue sitting at the back of your throat, one on each side. They are part of your immune system. Their job is to catch bacteria and viruses that enter through your mouth and nose. In children especially, they are quite active, which is also why they tend to get infected so often. The tonsils do their job well when you are young. But sometimes they become more of a problem than a solution. When they ...