Dr.Mohanty's Speciality ENT Clinics

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. fig 1. A Simple Habit With a Big Impact on Ear Health 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 fig 2.  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 mois...

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. fig 1. Why Your Throat Hurts More in Rainy Weather 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 ...

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-...

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...

That Ringing in Your Ears Is not Normal, Here is What It Means By Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty | ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon | Chennai Source & Appointment: www.drsanjeevmohanty.com Introduction: The Sound No One Else Can Hear Imagine a sound that never stops, a high pitched ringing, a low hum, a persistent buzzing or hissing, playing on loop inside your head. A sound that no one around you can hear. A sound that follows you into quiet rooms, keeps you awake at night, and makes it impossible to concentrate during the day. This is the daily reality for millions of people suffering from Tinnitus. Tinnitus (pronounced TIN ih tus or ti NIGH tus) is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, ENT conditions in the world. In India, it is estimated that over 50 million people experience some form of tinnitus. Yet most patients dismiss the symptom, delay seeking help, or are incorrectly reassured that it is 'just stress.' In a significant proportion of cases, tinnitus ...