Diwali is a festival of lights, celebrations, family gatherings and traditions. However, the festive season can also bring a sudden increase in air pollution, particularly in areas where firecrackers are used extensively. Smoke, fine particles, dust and other pollutants can irritate the nose and respiratory passages and may worsen existing allergies or sinus problems. For

Diwali 2026 is one of India’s most celebrated festivals, bringing families and communities together with lights, sweets, decorations, and celebrations. As Diwali 2026 approaches, people are preparing to enjoy the festive season with their loved ones. However, alongside the celebrations, loud firecrackers remain a significant concern for ear health. Although fireworks create excitement, their sudden

Winter in Delhi NCR often brings a familiar combination of cold mornings, fog, smog and poor air quality. While most people associate Delhi NCR Pollution with breathing problems and lung health, polluted air can also affect the upper respiratory system—including the nose, throat and ears. Fine particles and gases in polluted air can irritate the

Thyroid disease is one of those health problems that can be surprisingly difficult to recognise. You may feel tired for months, gain or lose weight without changing your diet, feel unusually cold or hot, notice your heart beating faster than usual, or simply feel that something in your body is “not right.” Sometimes the thyroid

Do you frequently experience ear discharge, reduced hearing, a blocked feeling in the ear, or repeated ear infections? If these problems keep coming back, especially when there is a hole in the eardrum, it may be more than a simple ear infection. One possible cause is chronic otitis media, a long-standing middle-ear condition that can

Snoring is something many people casually laugh about, especially when a partner or family member complains about loud sounds at night. But frequent or very loud snoring is not always harmless. In some people, it can be a sign that breathing is being restricted during sleep. Occasional snoring can happen because of a blocked nose,

Finding a pea-sized lump in your neck can be scary, especially when you notice it suddenly while shaving, bathing, or simply touching your neck. Many people’s first thought is, “Could this be something serious?” The reassuring news is that many small, movable neck lumps are related to swollen lymph nodes caused by common infections. Lymph

Have you looked in the mirror and noticed white spots on your tonsils? Don’t panic. White patches, dots, or a whitish coating on the tonsils can happen for several reasons. Sometimes it is a simple infection that settles within a few days. In other cases, the spots may be tonsil stones, a bacterial infection, or

A sore throat can make even simple things—eating, drinking, talking, or swallowing—feel uncomfortable. When the tonsils become red and swollen, the pain can be even more noticeable. This is commonly seen with tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils that may be caused by a virus or, less commonly, bacteria. The good news is that most

Monsoon is one of the most loved seasons in India. The cool breeze, refreshing rain, and pleasant weather bring relief from the intense summer heat. However, for ENT specialists, the rainy season also marks the beginning of a noticeable rise in ear infections. Every year, hospitals and ENT clinics report an increase in patients complaining