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  Septoplasty At ENT Delhi Septoplasty is the surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum (DNS). Nasal Septum and DNS – Deviated Nasal Septum The Nasal Septum divides the nose into the right and left nostrils. It is made of Cartilage (malleable tissue – anteriorly), and Bone (Posteriorly). Though ideally the Septum should be straight there is some deviation to either side in some individuals. Causes of Deviated Nasal Septum The child may be born with a deviated Septum due to pressures in the womb. Injury- while growing up, or as a child while playing games, or sometimes after and accident. Pressure of swelling like large growth/ polyp on one side of the nose can push the septum to the other side. INDICATIONS OF SEPTOPLASTY Nasal Blockage Recurrent Nasal bleeding Snoring and sleep Apnoea As an approach or access to Nasal Surgery like FESS or skull base surgery To repair a nasal septal deviation Anaesthesia for Septoplasty Local Anaesthesia – after discussing with the patie...

  Nasal Polyps - What Are They? Persons who have chronic allergies of the nose associated with frequent colds or infections are prone to developing nasal polyps. Nasal Polyps are like grape like clusters which accumulate inside the nasal passage and gradually grow with time.  TYPES There are two main types of Nasal Polyps  1. Antro Choanal Polyp - This is usually a single polyp which arises from the Maxillary Sinus and grows backwards towards the back of the nose- hence the name 'Antro' - arising from the Maxillary Antrum and 'Choanal' - going towards the posterior Choana or the back of the nose. This polyp is usually present in younger individuals and grows to a large size before it causes symptoms. It does not recur once removed. 2. Ethmoid Polyps - These are multiple polyps that arise from the Ethmoid and other sinuses. They arise in older individuals and cause complications by blocking sinus openings as well as by growing to larger size and causing nasal obstructio...

During health human blood maintains an Oxygen saturation of about 94-99 %. This is also called SPO2 ( the amount of blood saturated with oxygen or also the percentage of Oxygenated haemoglobin in the blood). This level is measured by a simple device that is clipped on to your finger and which gives an accurate reading in a few seconds ( a Pulse Oximeter - see picture above). Hemoglobin is the Oxygen Carrier in the blood and it helps transport Oxygen to various tissues all over the body for their functioning.  Our breathing is controlled by a very complex mechanism called the Respiratory Drive - it has many components including the involvement of Neural and Peripheral Chemoreceptors. The Central Chemoreceptors in the brain are very sensitive to Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels.  Even a minor increase in CO2 levels brings about immediate changes in our breathing - a 5mmHg change in PaCo2 can double breathing rates in healthy persons. Build up of excessive CO2 normally occurs alo...

The Corona Virus - SARS CoV-2 causes the disease Covid-19. This is similar to a virus named HIV causing the disease AIDS. Currently, there is no known treatment for Covid - 19. There is an intense amount of research but there is no definite breakthrough.  Molecules to treat diseases take years of testing - Lab, Animal studies, Human trials before they are declared to be fit for human use. The suddenness and the severity of the Coronavirus has given us very little time to develop a new molecule. In this situation various treatments which were successful against Viruses of a similar nature in the past are being tried out - a process called "Repurposing" - a strategy for off label use of known drugs. To understand treatment strategies for Covid-19 we must break the disease into its stages - because treatment is different at each stage. Asymptomatic and Pre Symptomatic patients The good news is that in a large majority of patients there are no symptoms. Apart f...

Your ENT DOCTOR IS HERE Dr.( Major ) Rajesh Bhardwaj MBBS, MS, DNB, DLO, DHA Due to the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic most hospital's OPDs and Clinics are closed. Patients are also facing difficulties in traveling during the lockdown. To overcome this situation we are available ONLINE for you with Live Chat, Share your prescriptions, images, or discuss at length. Please click on the link and get E-consultation in less than an hour. Pls book prior APPOINTMENT for a medical checkup from ( 10 Am to 5 Pm; Mon-Sat) https://youtu.be/cGVs94cqCJg https://bit.ly/fill_medical_form

Your ENT DOCTOR IS HERE Dr.( Major ) Rajesh Bhardwaj MBBS, MS, DNB, DLO, DHA Due to the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic most hospital's OPDs and Clinics are closed. Patients are also facing difficulties in traveling during the lockdown. To overcome this situation we are available ONLINE for you with Live Chat, Share your prescriptions, images, or discuss at length. Please click on the link and get E-consultation in less than an hour. Pls book prior APPOINTMENT for a medical checkup from ( 10 Am to 5 Pm; Mon-Sat) https://youtu.be/cGVs94cqCJg https://bit.ly/fill_medical_form

During health human blood maintains an Oxygen saturation of about 94-99 %. This is also called SPO2 ( the amount of blood saturated with oxygen or also the percentage of Oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood). This level is measured by a simple device that is clipped on to your finger and which gives an accurate reading in a few seconds( a Pulse Oximeter - see picture above). Hemoglobin is the Oxygen Carrier in the blood and it helps transport Oxygen to various tissues all over the body for their functioning.  Our breathing is controlled by a very complex mechanism called the Respiratory Drive - it has many components including the involvement of Neural and Peripheral Chemoreceptors. The Central Chemoreceptors in the brain are very sensitive to Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels.  Even a minor increase in CO2 levels brings about immediate changes in our breathing - a 5mmHg change in PaCo2 can double breathing rates in healthy persons.  Build up of excessive CO2 normally...

Your ENT DOCTOR IS HERE Dr.( Major ) Rajesh Bhardwaj MBBS, MS, DNB, DLO, DHA Due to the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic most hospital's OPDs and Clinics are closed. Patients are also facing difficulties in traveling during the lockdown. To overcome this situation we are available ONLINE for you with Live Chat, Share your prescriptions, images, or discuss at length. Please click on the link and get E-consultation in less than an hour. Pls book prior APPOINTMENT for a medical checkup from ( 10 Am to 5 Pm; Mon-Sat) https://bit.ly/fill_medical_form

Your ENT DOCTOR IS HERE Dr.( Major ) Rajesh Bhardwaj MBBS, MS, DNB, DLO, DHA Due to the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic most hospital's OPDs and Clinics are closed. Patients are also facing difficulties in traveling during the lockdown. To overcome this situation we are available ONLINE for you with Live Chat, Share your prescriptions, images, or discuss at length. Please click on the link and get E-consultation in less than an hour. Pls book prior APPOINTMENT for a medical checkup from ( 10 Am to 5 Pm; Mon-Sat) https://bit.ly/fill_medical_form

Your ENT DOCTOR IS HERE 👨‍⚕️ Dr.( Major ) Rajesh Bhardwaj MBBS, MS, DNB, DLO, DHA Due to the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic most hospital's OPDs and Clinics are closed. Patients are also facing difficulties in traveling during the lockdown. To overcome this situation we are available ONLINE for you with Live Chat, Share your prescriptions, images, or discuss at length. Please click on the link and get E-consultation in less than an hour. Pls book prior APPOINTMENT for a medical checkup from ( 10 Am to 5 Pm; Mon-Sat) https://bit.ly/fill_medical_form

The sense of SMELL is one of our five basic senses - apart from touch, vision, hearing and taste. It is a higher and an aesthetic sense which, apart from helping us get the flavour out of food (Flavour is a combination of the sense of Taste and Smell) also helps us appreciate the finer things around us. It has a very strong connection with the Limbic system - because as we all know a particular smell can take us down memory lane to very specific experiences in our life. Anosmia is described as the loss of the sense of smell. Anosmia may be temporary or permanent depending on the cause of the problem and the extent of the lesion/ damage. TYPES Abnormalities in the sense of smell can be of various types -  HYPOSMIA - Reduction in the sense of smell - due to lower transmission of nerve impulses. ANOSMIA - Complete loss of sense of smell - due to a complete break in the transmission of nerve impulses. PAROSMIA - an abnormal sense of smell - due to abnormal cross-...