Dr D L Chhanga
About Me
Dr D L Chhanga
MS
Otolaryngologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
VOICE DISORDERS
The voice is a vital tool for communication that can be affected by various disorders impacting pitch, volume or quality. Voice problems often arise from overuse, infection or structural abnormalities of vocal cords.
- Typical signs & causes: Hoarseness lasting more than two weeks warrants evaluation. Causes include laryngitis , vocal nodules/polyps , reflux , neurological conditions .
- Diagnostic evaluation: Laryngoscopic examination visualizes vocal cord function; stroboscopy assesses vibratory patterns important in diagnosis .
- Treatment modalities: Dependent on cause - voice therapy , medical management (eg reflux medications ) , surgical procedures in select cases .
- Prognosis & care: Timely management usually leads to recovery; lifestyle adjustments reduce recurrence risk .
Maintaining vocal hygiene alongside professional care supports voice restoration
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory reaction in the nasal passages triggered by allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. It affects millions worldwide causing bothersome symptoms especially during allergy seasons.
- Syndrome features & triggers:: Symptoms typically involve sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat along with nasal congestion linked to allergen exposure.
- Confirming diagnosis:: Clinical history along with skin prick tests or blood tests for specific IgE antibodies aid in identifying offending allergens.
DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM
A deviated nasal septum occurs when the thin wall between your nostrils shifts off center, potentially causing breathing difficulties. This structural issue is common but not always problematic.
- The impact on symptoms: Some individuals experience nasal obstruction, frequent sinus infections, nosebleeds or snoring linked to septal deviation.
- How it's diagnosed: Physical examination using a nasal speculum or endoscopy reveals the degree of deviation within the nose.
- Treatment possibilities: Mild cases may be managed with medications such as decongestants or nasal steroids; severe obstruction often requires septoplasty surgery to correct alignment.
- Your expectations after treatment: Surgery usually improves breathing comfort and reduces associated complications like sinus infections or sleep disturbances.
This condition should be evaluated comprehensively when symptoms impair daily activities or cause recurrent problems.
HEARING LOSS
Hearing loss can develop gradually or suddenly and has numerous underlying causes. Early identification is key to improving communication and quality of life.
- Causes and symptoms: Common signs include difficulty understanding speech or needing higher volumes on devices. Causes range from age-related changes, noise exposure, infections to earwax buildup.
- Diagnostic tests: Audiometric evaluations including pure tone audiometry help determine the type and severity of hearing impairment.
- Treatment options: Depending on cause, treatments vary from wax removal, medical management of infections to hearing aids or cochlear implants for sensorineural loss.
- Management outcomes: Appropriate intervention can significantly enhance hearing ability and communication skills.
If you notice any signs of hearing difficulties seek evaluation promptly for tailored care plans.
TONSILLITIS
Tonsillitis refers to the inflammation of the tonsils commonly due to viral or bacterial infections. It often affects children but can occur at any age.
- Symptoms and causes: Patients usually present with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen tonsils, and sometimes white patches on the tonsils caused by infectious agents.
- Diagnosis: A thorough throat examination combined with throat swabs helps distinguish viral from bacterial causes.
- Treatment approaches: Viral tonsillitis is managed symptomatically with fluids and pain relievers; bacterial forms require antibiotics. Recurrent or severe cases may necessitate surgical removal of tonsils (tonsillectomy).
- Follow-up expectations: With appropriate management most recover fully; monitoring is essential if infections recur frequently.
Tonsillitis treatment aims to relieve symptoms promptly while preventing complications.
CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Chronic sinusitis is a prolonged inflammation of the sinuses that can significantly affect your quality of life. It often lasts for more than 12 weeks despite treatment efforts and can cause persistent discomfort.
- Symptoms and causes: Common symptoms include nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced sense of smell, and thick nasal discharge caused by infection or allergies.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam, nasal endoscopy, and imaging studies such as CT scans to assess sinus inflammation.
- Treatment options: Management includes saline nasal irrigation, corticosteroid nasal sprays, antibiotics if bacterial infection is suspected, and in resistant cases, surgical intervention like functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
- What to expect: Many patients experience relief with medical therapy; surgery is reserved for chronic cases to restore normal sinus drainage.
This condition requires ongoing care and monitoring to prevent recurrence and maintain nasal health.