Contrary
to popular opinion, modern ENT practice ensures
that you need not suffer from hearing loss and
think it is “incurable”! With the
latest cutting edge technology and safe surgical
techniques, it is possible for every person
to hear clearly. Surgery for discharging ears
and diseases like otosclerosis has evolved to
a state where over 95% of patients could have
their hearing restored to near normalcy. Stapedotomy,
earlier thought to be a “dangerous”
operation is now a safe, daycare procedure,
done with great precision with the Micro drill,
much safer than laser, and you could leave hospital
in two hours after surgery and be back to work!
In the rare event where disease
has destroyed the middle ear, and surgery cannot
restore hearing, we have new innovations like
Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) and middle
ear implants that are safe and very effective.
Unlike earlier, these devices are now so sophisticated
that they cannot be seen easily and can even
be used to treat “nerve” deafness
so that you need not be seen wearing a hearing
aid!
Even if modern digital hearing
aids can give almost natural hearing, there
are a few who cannot benefit. Cochlear implants
are a boon to such, and in our center, over
160 people have had this surgery, with outcomes
far exceeding expectations. A dream team of
surgeons, audiologists and therapists work hard
to ensure that this comes true
Is it important to
test hearing early in young children even if
they do not appear to be having hearing loss?
How early can it be done?
With modern diagnostic equipments
like OAE, BERA, ASSR and conditioned audiometry,
exact diagnosis of hearing disorders of very
young infants can be done accurately and quickly
and intervention started very early. Research
has showed that the earlier children with hearing
loss are identified, the better are their chances
to speak normally. With technology matching
the best in the world, we are hear to ensure
that deafness need not prevent children from
speaking!
Can
allergy be easily managed and can one lead a normal
life?
Using
modern diagnostic methods, we manage all kinds
of allergy and help people perform to their
ability, unshackled by disease. Inhalers, unlike
popular conception are safe and effective for
long-term use, and even young children or pregnant
women can use them without worry.
Is there any
treatment for dizziness? Do I have to take medications
for life?
Latest
development and research into balance disorders
help us to treat a majority of patients with
dizziness without medication but with rehabilitation
exercises. Inner ear surgery for dizziness
helps the unfortunate few who have very severe
disease.
Can all voice
disorders be identified and treated? What about
professional voice users who use their voice for
livelihood?
Videostroboscopy,
videonasopharyngostroboscopy, computerized voice
analysis and video-endoscope assisted phonomicrosurgery
aren’t just fancy words, but technology
we use to treat patients with voice disorders
and professionals like singers, teachers or
public performers to safeguard their voice which
is, for them, their means of livelihood. Even
patients with cancer of the voice box can be
taught to speak again, even after surgery to
remove the larynx.
Is
sinus surgery a major procedure requiring long
bed rest?
Most
people do not know that sinus endoscopes can
be used not only to effectively treat sinus
infections, but also some diseases of the eye
and brain, without ugly external incisions or
long periods of bed rest.
Is
snoring a disease? Can it be completely cured?
Computerized
sleep lab and sleep analysis can find out if
you or your spouse has a dangerous variety of
snoring causing daytime sleepiness, high blood
pressure and chance of strokes. Not only that,
but you could be cured completely using CPAP
machines or surgeries like UPPP, tongue base
reduction by laser or mandibular advancement.
To
find out more, contact Dr. Manoj’s ENT
institute at East Nadakkavu, Calicut which is
making waves in treatment for speech, voice,
allergy, dizziness and hearing problems by offering
one of the most advanced facilities available
in India. Address: 5/1414, Saira Arcade, Wynad
Road, East Nadakkavu, Calicut-6. Ph: 2766205,
2766206, Fax +914952766207 Mob: 9349118979.
Web: www.drmanojsent.com Email drmpmanoj@gmail.com
