Dr Dinesh Sharma
About Me
Dr Dinesh Sharma
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
A voice disorder arises when there is an abnormality in pitch,loudness,tone,resulting in difficulty speaking normally.This can affect professional voice users as well as individuals across ages due to various etiologies involving vocal cords/larynx abnormalities .
- Clinical Manifestations & Root Causes: Hoarseness,pitch breaks,vocal fatigue,pain while speaking are typical complaints.Causes encompass vocal overuse,nodules/polyps,infections,reflux disease,and neurological conditions.
- Evaluation Procedures: A thorough history followed by laryngoscopic examination enables visualizing vocal fold vibration pattern.Stroboscopy aids detailed assessment when needed.
- Treatment Options: Voice therapy by speech-language pathologists forms cornerstone.Treating underlying conditions medically/surgically complements rehab.Be careful voice rest recommended judiciously.
- Patient Outlook: With tailored intervention,many patients regain normal voice function though some severe disorders might require ongoing therapy.
Proper diagnosis combined with committed treatment plans empowers those affected by voice disorders toward improved communication ability effectively throughout daily life.
HEARING LOSS
Hearing loss refers to a partial or total inability to hear sounds through one or both ears. It can affect individuals at any stage of life due to various causes impacting either outer/middle ear structures or inner ear function.
- Recognizing Signs & Underlying Factors: Common indications include difficulty understanding speech especially in noisy places,frequently asking others to repeat themselves,ringing sensation (tinnitus).Causes vary from age-related changes,noises exposure,infections,to genetics.
- Diagnostic Techniques Employed: Hearing evaluation via pure tone audiometry remains standard.This helps determine degree,type(pattern)of hearing loss.Additional tests like tympanometry assess middle ear status.
- Management Approaches: Addressing treatable conditions (earwax removal,infection control),hearing aids fitting,counseling,on occasion cochlear implants are options depending on severity.
- Lifestyle Adaptations & Prognosis: Utilizing assistive listening devices,speech therapy,and environmental modifications aid communication effectiveness.Many types stabilize rather than progress rapidly.
Early identification along with personalized rehabilitation plans enhances overall auditory function leading to better social inclusion and quality of life.
DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM
The deviated nasal septum occurs when the thin wall between your nasal passages shifts off center or bends causing breathing difficulties. This condition can impact both children and adults alike.
- Bearing Symptoms & Causes: Common signs include nasal obstruction on one side or both sides intermittently, frequent nosebleeds, snoring during sleep, recurrent sinus infections due to impaired drainage. Causes include congenital deformity or injury to the nose.
- Evolving Diagnosis Process:The diagnosis usually involves a physical exam using a nasal speculum along with nasal endoscopy; imaging studies like CT scan are helpful in complex cases before surgery consideration.
- Treatment Modalities Available:Mild symptoms might respond well to medications such as decongestants; however moderate-to-severe obstruction often requires surgical intervention called septoplasty performed by an ENT specialist.
- Surgical Outcomes & Recovery Expectations:This procedure aims at straightening the septum restoring airflow; most people experience improved breathing post-surgery with minimal downtime required for recovery.
An accurate diagnosis followed by suitable conservative measures or surgical correction helps alleviate breathing difficulties stemming from a deviated septum effectively over time
TONSILLITIS
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils caused by viral or bacterial infections. It commonly presents with sore throat and difficulty swallowing across all age groups but especially in children and young adults.
- Symptoms and Causes: Patients experience sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils sometimes with white patches, bad breath, and swollen lymph nodes. Viruses account for most cases but bacterial infections like streptococcus are also common causes.
- Diagnostic Methods: Physical examination combined with rapid antigen detection tests or throat cultures help confirm the cause of tonsillitis.
- Treatment Strategies: Viral tonsillitis typically resolves with supportive care such as rest, fluids, analgesics; bacterial requires antibiotics appropriately prescribed after confirmation.
- Surgical Considerations: Chronic or recurrent tonsillitis affecting quality of life could necessitate tonsillectomy under specialist guidance.
- What Patients Should Know: Most individuals recover completely with treatment; preventing dehydration and addressing symptoms early improves comfort significantly.
A good understanding of tonsillitis aids patients in seeking timely care while minimizing unnecessary antibiotic use through correct diagnosis.
PEDIATRIC OTITIS MEDIA
Pediatric otitis media refers to an infection or inflammation of the middle ear commonly affecting young children. It is one of the most frequent reasons for pediatric visits globally.
- Symptoms and Causes: Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, difficulty sleeping, hearing difficulties or fluid drainage from the ear. It often results from viral or bacterial infections following upper respiratory tract infections.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis is primarily clinical via otoscopic examination revealing a red or bulging tympanic membrane; tympanometry may be used for further evaluation.
- Treatment Approaches: Mild cases can resolve with pain management and observation; antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial infections based on guidelines considering age and severity.
- Surgical Options: Recurrent or persistent fluid accumulation might require myringotomy with tube insertion to improve ventilation and prevent hearing loss.
- Expected Outcome: Early detection and appropriate treatment usually result in full recovery without complications; regular monitoring is essential in recurrent cases.
A timely approach towards pediatric otitis media ensures comfort for the child and reduces possible adverse effects on speech development due to hearing impairment.
CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Chronic sinusitis is a persistent inflammation of the sinuses that lasts for more than 12 weeks despite treatment. It often results in significant discomfort and affects quality of life.
- Symptoms and Causes: Common signs include nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced sense of smell, and thick nasal discharge. Causes range from infections, allergies, nasal polyps, to structural issues in the nasal passages.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis involves a detailed medical history, physical examination including nasal endoscopy, and sometimes imaging such as CT scans to evaluate sinus anatomy.
- Treatment Options: Management may include saline nasal sprays, corticosteroid nasal sprays to reduce inflammation, antibiotics if bacterial infection is suspected, and allergy treatment if relevant.
- Surgical Intervention: In cases not responding to medication, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) may be advised to restore normal drainage of sinuses.
- What to Expect: Most patients experience gradual symptom relief with proper medical or surgical treatment; long-term follow-up may be necessary to prevent recurrence.
Understanding chronic sinusitis helps patients manage symptoms effectively and maintain better respiratory health through appropriate interventions.