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How to Step Out Once Lockdown Eases?

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Once Lockdown measures are eased and people are gradually allowed to move out of their homes what should their strategy be? It is important to understand that the Virus (Covid-19) has not gone away. Until a  viable Vaccine is made available and most of us get vaccinated we will continue to be vulnerable to this threat.  In fact, as the numbers increase our chances of catching an infection increase proportionately. And since a large percentage of affected persons are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms it is impossible for us to predict who is carrying the disease. Thermal scanners can only pick up patients who have a fever - not the pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic cases.  So the onus is upon us to prevent ourselves from this infection. How to proceed post Lockdown First and foremost step out ONLY if necessary. Avoid going out for the purpose of a fun drive or for a casual social interaction - go out only for a specific important purpose- this ...

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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

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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

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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

Important Tips for Communication With Hearing Impaired People Hearing Impaired persons have special requirements which optimize their communication experience.

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There are three main types of  hearing loss : 1.  Conductive Deafness  - This is on account of disease/ discontinuity in the External and Middle ear - from the Pinna to the entrance to the Inner Ear. 2.  Sensorineural Deafness  - These are related to problems in the Inner Ear ( Cochlea- Sensory) or the Acoustic Nerve (Auditory Nerve - Neural).  3.  Mixed Deafness  - Arises out of a combination of both of the above.  A patient of Conductive Deafness can be treated with medicines, simple procedures (like wax removal) or surgery (like the repair of the eardrum). The hearing loss is not complex and a simple amplification will make them hear better. A patient with a Sensorineural Deafness has a more complex hearing requirement.  In the Sensory type of deafness, there is a phenomenon of Recruitment- that is, initial sounds are heard less, but as the amplitude increases the ear 'recruits' and more and more of the...