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Earphone Hygiene During Monsoon: A Simple Habit With a Big Impact on Ear Health | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

Your earphones could be contributing to monsoon ear infections. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty, ENT Specialist in Chennai, explains why earphone hygiene matters more during rainy season. Why your earphones might be behind that ear infection, explained by an ENT Specialist in Chennai With work-from-home routines, long commutes, and hours spent on calls or music, earphones have become a permanent fixture in most of our lives. But few people realize that during monsoon, dirty earphones can directly contribute to the ear infections we see spike this season. As an ENT Specialist in Chennai , Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty regularly sees patients whose ear troubles trace back to this overlooked habit. The Hidden Connection Between Earphones and Ear Infections Earphones, especially in-ear buds, sit directly inside the ear canal — an environment that's already more humid and moisture-prone during monsoon. Earphones trap warmth and moisture against the skin, and if they're not cleaned regularly, they...
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Kids and Ear Infections: A Parent's Monsoon Season Guide | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

Monsoon brings a spike in ear infections among children. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty , Pediatric ENT Specialist in Chennai, shares what parents should watch for and how to protect their kids. What every parent should know this monsoon, from a Pediatric ENT Specialist in Chennai As schools reopen and monsoon settles in, pediatric ear infections become one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to our clinic. Kids are particularly prone to ear infections during this season, and as a Pediatric ENT Specialist in Chennai , Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty sees this pattern repeat every year. Knowing what to look out for can help you catch it early. Why Children Are More Vulnerable Children's Eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than adults', making it easier for fluid and bacteria from a cold to travel to the ear. Combine that with the frequent colds and viral infections that circulate in schools during monsoon, and it's easy to see why ear infections spike ...
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Why Your Throat Hurts More in Rainy Weather: Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Explained | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

Struggling with monsoon throat infections? Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty, leading ENT Specialist and ENT Doctor in Chennai, explains why rainy season triggers throat trouble and how to protect yourself. Sore throat acting up this monsoon? Here's what's really going on in your throat, explained by an ENT Doctor in Chennai If you've noticed your throat feels raw or scratchy more often once the rains set in, you're not alone. Monsoon is peak season for throat infections at our clinic, and there's a clear medical reason why. As a practicing ENT Specialist in Chennai , Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty sees a sharp rise in throat-related consultations every year once the rains begin — and understanding the cause is the first step to protecting yourself. Why Rainy Season Hits Your Throat Hard Humidity and sudden temperature shifts — stepping from air-conditioned indoors into damp outdoor air — stress your throat's mucous membranes. Combined with a general dip in immunity that many people exp...
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Sinusitis or Just a Cold? How to Tell the Difference This Monsoon | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

Sinusitis or Just a Cold? How to Tell the Difference This Monsoon Confused between sinusitis and a common cold this monsoon? Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty , a leading ENT Surgeon Chennai patients trust, breaks down the key differences, symptoms, and exactly when it is time to seek specialized care. Every monsoon in Chennai, one question comes up in the clinic more than any other: "Doctor, is this just a cold, or is it sinusitis?" It is a fair question. The two conditions share several overlapping symptoms, and telling them apart is not always obvious. However, knowing the difference is crucial—because getting the right treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis. fig 1.  Confused between sinusitis and common cold What Happens With a Common Cold? A common cold is caused by a viral infection affecting your upper respiratory tract. It typically brings a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a mild sore throat, and sometimes a low fever. The hallmark of a cold is that it is strictly short-...
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Why Your Ears Suffer the Most This Monsoon, and How to Protect Them | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

Why Your Ears Suffer the Most This Monsoon, and How to Protect Them - Prof. Dr Sanjeev Mohanty Every year, the moment the first monsoon showers hit Chennai, our clinic starts seeing the same pattern: a sudden rise in patients complaining of ear pain, itching, and that annoying "blocked" feeling in the ear. If you've ever wondered why your ears seem to act up specifically during the rainy season, you're not imagining it. There's real science behind it, and understanding it can save you a lot of discomfort. Fig 1. Why Your Ears Suffer the Most This Monsoon, and How to Protect Them Why Does Monsoon Affect Your Ears So Much? The skin inside your ear canal is delicate, and it depends on staying dry to keep bacteria and fungi in check. The moment humidity levels shoot up, which is exactly what happens during Chennai's monsoon months, that balance gets disturbed. Moisture gets trapped inside the ear canal, and that damp environment becomes the perfect breeding grou...
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Why Does Your Voice Give Up Before Your Day Does? | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

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...
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