Endoscope over microscope in ear surgeries in COVID-19 times….a necessity?
The COVID 19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis of our time and one of the greatest challenges faced by mankind in recent times. Since its emergence in the city of Wuhan in China in 2019, the virus has spread to every corner of the world and has been declared a pandemic by the […]
General Overview of Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Advantages and Principles
Endoscopic Ear Surgery Procedure With the advancement in surgical techniques Endoscopic Ear Surgeries in the last couple of decades have shown tremendous benefits toward patient experience and recovery. Ear surgeries/ treatment procedures traditionally done with a microscope would contribute towards good clinical result but impact patient confidence, recovery and chance of residual infection. With many years of clinical […]
COVID or Cancer? The Bigger Threat?
The Corona Virus disease (COVID 19) has been exponentially increasing so are the risks of COVID related complications. Various measures are being taken to control the infection. The increasing spread of the infection and severity of the disease has caused a fear in the public. This pandemic has also put immense pressure on the health […]
ERA OF ENDOSCOPIC EAR SURGERIES
What is endoscopic ear surgery? The surgical techniques and approaches are constantly evolving due to recent advances in technology. The basic concept behind all these advancements is to achieve minimal access to the surgical area but at the same time achieve complete disease clearance in order to provide better surgical and patient outcomes. Endoscopes have […]
Tinnitus in times of Covid
As the global pandemic continues, many are seeing an increase in their anxiety, social isolation and disruption of normal routines. This creates a perfect storm for those living with tinnitus.Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any external stimulus. Symptoms can be unilateral or bilateral, present with or without hearing loss and […]
Cholesteatoma – The Unsafe Disease
Cholesteatoma treatment in Bangalore It is not the voice that commands the story; it is the ear…….– Italo Calvino The ear is the organ of hearing and balance which are vital to our human body. An ear infection is one of the commonest conditions that can lead to morbidity. Infection of the middle ear is called otitis […]
POST-COVID MUCORMYCOSIS: The Unforeseen Invader
While India is battling against the notorious COVID-19 infection, a silent invader is trying to complicate the recovery of post-covid patients. Mucor is a normal commensal fungus that resides in the nasal passage of all people. Invasive mucormycosis is a rare and aggressive fungal infection that affects immunocompromised people like diabetics, post-transplant patients who are […]
Presbycusis- Age-Related Hearing Loss
Old age hearing loss treatment Old age hearing loss also known as presbycusis is the gradual decrease in the perception of sound that happens with age advancement. About 37% of people above 60 years and 60% of people in the age group of 75-80 years have age related hearing loss. People are well aware regarding the hearing […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
What is Obstructive sleep apnoea? Obstructive sleep apnoea(OSA) is a common lifestyle disorder in which patients either temporarily stop or decrease their breathing rate during sleep. This sleep disorder affects people of all ages, most commonly seen in middle-aged male (40-60 years). The estimated prevalence of OSA is 2-14%. Sleep apnoea should be differentiated from […]
Complete Cure for Allergic Rhinitis – A Myth or A Fact???
Myth or Fact of Allergic Rhinitis Allergy is a broad term used to describe the immune reaction of an individual to an allergen. An individual can be allergic to a specific allergen or multiple allergens present in the air, plants, food, animals, metals, etc. Presentation of allergy can vary based on the part of the body […]
