Seasonal ENT problems
People suffering from these kinds of symptoms are usually suffering from Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. This is usually due to the patient being allergic to the weather conditions.
10 September 2018
Staying well during Ramadan
Most of us get busy in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in special ways, and of course, preparing for Eid, which is just around the corner. Due to changes in timing in our routines, it becomes a difficult task to maintain regular timing for medication, exercise and taking care of ourselves in general. This is especially for people suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis etc. Some patients find it very difficult to maintain their medications during fasting, and end up getting sick. Here are a few tips to maintain all the timings and proper diet during this period.
3 June 2018
A word about nasal congestion
Imagine a face, and the nose is probably its most prominent feature. The dimensions of the nose are often a big part of how you look. Its myriad shapes also reveal our race and ethnicity.
16 April 2018
Ears and Q-tips
Quite often, we see people using Q-tips, or 'cottonbuds' as we call them, to clean or remove wax from the ears. Although it is common
5 February 2018
Of tonsils and adenoids
As an ENT specialist, tonsillitis is one of the most common ailments that I treat in my chamber. It is also one of the most common topics on which everybody, regardless of profession, education or background, has many theories and opinions on. So, before the patient ends up in a doctor's chamber they have been treated many times. The same thing happens with children suffering from enlarged adenoids. Too many myths, stories and theories are out there to prevent proper treatment.
1 January 2018
A word about hair
Hair is part of the tough outer protective layer of our body, which also includes exocrine glands, skin, and nails. It serves multiple functions like protection, temperature regulation, facilitation of evaporation of perspiration, and also as a sense organ.
16 October 2017
Understanding dementia
Dementia is one of the newest medical terms added to the parlance as the number of people suffering from the ailment are ever increasing.
2 October 2017
Ear infections
The most common ailment that I witness in the OPD nowadays is the itchy ears with discharge.
11 September 2017
Rejuvenation of the face
Whenever the word rejuvenation comes along we think of someone elderly with wrinkled skin, but that is not necessarily true.
12 June 2017
Ensuring safety measures while piercing the body
It has been in fashion for a long time, and body piercing in Bangladesh is now more popular than ever. While in the past we were accustomed seeing people with earrings and nose-pins, youngsters now also flaunt their pierced eye-brows, lips, and tongues. Pierced nipples and genitalia are also not unheard of.
30 April 2017
Feeling the Burn: Treatment Tips
Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children in this season.
6 February 2017
Snoring and sleep apnoea to be taken seriously
Recently, we have had patients who are on the verge of a legal separation due to the extent of their partner's snoring. Setting aside the mental anxiety, snoring is a telltale sign of some problems, and can be the cause for other serious health concerns.
21 November 2016
Dandruff…those dreaded flakes!
Many things can cause dandruff, but one of the most common, and surprising to many, is not washing here in the right manner.
25 July 2016
Skin and its relation to some systemic diseases
Skin is the largest organ in our body. There are many systemic diseases which manifest themselves on the skin, and there are also certain diseases, which if not treated properly, will cause skin lesions.
16 May 2016
ENT diseases in children
Just like adults, children are affected by all sorts of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) diseases, but some diseases affect them more than adults.
18 April 2016
Beauty Dissected
Thanks for the question. This is a very common problem faced by bespectacled people. First of all I will advise you to change your frame.
22 February 2016
Facelift-when, how?
Facelifts are a topic that will pop up whenever we talk about cosmetic surgery.But actually how many people really know what type of procedure it is?
9 November 2015
Dealing with chronic diseases
My mother had diabetes, hypertension, dementia and Parkinsonism. She started suffering from these diseases at the age of 40 onwards.
24 August 2015
A 'skintillating' Eid
The celebration of Eid, after a long month of abstinence, is a big part of our faith. Besides having good food and wearing beautiful clothes, we all want to look our best on this joyous occasion.
6 July 2015
Summer and ENT woes
Summer, with the scorching heat, cloudy skies and sudden rains, is one of the most beautiful seasons of Bangladesh. Getting drenched
25 May 2015