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30/09/2026

Chronic Adenoiditis in Children – Signs, Symptoms & Treatment | Patil ENT Hospital

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Chronic Adenoiditis – Signs, Symptoms & TreatmentWhat is Chronic Adenoiditis?

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 is persistent inflammation/infection of the adenoid tissue located behind the nose, in the nasopharynx. It can coexist with 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 (𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬) and may cause prolonged nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, recurrent nasal/throat symptoms and Eustachian-tube dysfunction. (PubMed)

Signs & Symptoms

👃 Persistent 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 / 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
👄 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, especially during sleep
😴 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
💤 Disturbed or restless sleep
🤧 Recurrent 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞
👃 Post-nasal drip
🗣️ Nasal or “blocked nose” voice
😮‍💨 Difficulty breathing through the nose
🤒 Recurrent throat or upper-respiratory infections
👂 Recurrent ear infections or 𝐄𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🔊 Hearing difficulty due to associated middle-ear fluid
😴 Daytime tiredness or poor concentration when sleep is significantly disturbedChronic adenoid inflammation can affect adjacent areas including the nose, sinuses, throat and middle ear. (PubMed)

Diagnosis

An ENT specialist may evaluate the child with:

Detailed history and clinical examination
𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 / 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 to assess adenoid size and inflammation
Ear examination and hearing assessment when indicated
Assessment for sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea when clinically suspectedA systematic review found that adenoid hypertrophy confirmed by nasoendoscopy is common in children, although prevalence varies substantially between populations and study methods. (PubMed)

TreatmentTreatment depends on the severity of symptoms, degree of obstruction, recurrent infections and associated ear/sleep problems.

1. Medical treatment

Depending on the clinical cause, the ENT specialist may consider:

Saline nasal irrigation/saline spray
Appropriate treatment of allergic rhinitis when present
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 in selected children
Antibiotics only when a bacterial infection is suspected/diagnosed and treatment is clinically appropriateRecent systematic-review evidence involving 30 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 2,301 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 found that intranasal corticosteroids reduced adenoid size and clinical symptoms and were associated with a lower rate of adenoidectomy compared with controls. (PubMed)

2. Adenoidectomy

𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 may be considered when there is significant persistent obstruction, sleep-disordered breathing, recurrent problems, associated Eustachian-tube/middle-ear disease, or inadequate response to appropriate conservative treatment. (PubMed)

A systematic review/meta-analysis found that adenoidectomy consistently reduced nasal resistance and increased nasal airflow in the pediatric studies evaluated. (PubMed

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28/09/2026

Coblation Tonsillectomy in Nashik | Advantages, Recovery & Treatment

Learn about Coblation Tonsillectomy, its advantages, postoperative recovery, pain, bleeding, indications and evidence-based outcomes at Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik.

COBLATION TONSILLECTOMYAdvanced Tonsil Surgery for Reduced Tissue Trauma and Comfortable Recovery𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤 offers modern ENT surgical care, including 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲, a technology-assisted technique used for removal or reduction of diseased tonsillar tissue.

What is Coblation Tonsillectomy?

Coblation Tonsillectomy uses 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 to remove tonsillar tissue at relatively low temperatures compared with conventional electrocautery. The technique can allow precise tissue removal with controlled coagulation.

Depending on the patient's condition and surgical indication, the ENT surgeon may perform:

𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 – complete removal of the tonsil.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 – removal/reduction of most tonsillar tissue while preserving the tonsillar capsule.The choice of technique depends on the indication, patient's age, tonsil size, recurrent infection history, sleep-disordered breathing/OSA, and the surgeon's clinical assessment.

ADVANTAGES OF COBLATION TONSILLECTOMY1. Controlled tissue removal

Coblation allows the surgeon to remove tonsillar tissue with controlled energy delivery and good visualization of the surgical field.

2. Less intraoperative blood loss in some studies

Several comparative studies and meta-analyses have reported lower intraoperative blood loss with coblation compared with electrocautery or laser techniques. However, the magnitude of benefit varies between studies and surgical techniques.

3. Potential reduction in postoperative pain

Coblation is designed to work at lower temperatures than conventional thermal cautery. Some studies have reported less postoperative pain, although the evidence is not uniform.

A meta-analysis comparing coblation with electrocautery found a trend toward lower postoperative pain, but the difference did not reach statistical significance.

4. Earlier return to normal diet

Some comparative evidence suggests that patients undergoing coblation may return to a normal diet sooner than patients undergoing electrocautery tonsillectomy.

5. Reduced thermal injury

Coblation generally uses lower temperatures than conventional electrocautery. This may reduce surrounding thermal tissue damage and can contribute to the rationale for using the technique.

6. Useful in children and adults

Coblation techniques can be used in appropriately selected children and adults for conditions such as:

Recurrent tonsillitis
Enlarged tonsils
Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with enlarged tonsils
Tonsillar hypertrophy
Recurrent peritonsillar infection in selected patients
Difficulty swallowing related to enlarged tonsils7. Intracapsular coblation may reduce postoperative morbidity

Intracapsular coblation leaves the tonsillar capsule intact and may reduce exposure of the underlying tonsillar bed.

A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis involving 9,821 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 undergoing intracapsular coblation reported an overall postoperative hemorrhage proportion of approximately 1.0%, with primary hemorrhage about 0.1% and secondary hemorrhage about 0.8%. The authors also found encouraging results regarding long-term outcomes, although further tonsil surgery was required in a small proportion of patients.

COBLATION VS CONVENTIONAL ELECTROCAUTERYFeatureCoblationConventional ElectrocauteryEnergy technologyRadiofrequency/plasma-basedThermal electrocauteryTissue temperatureRelatively lowerHigherTissue dissectionControlledEffective thermal dissectionIntraoperative blood lossMay be lower in some studiesEffective hemostasisPostoperative painMay be lower in some studiesCan be significantReturn to dietMay be earlier in some studiesVariablePostoperative bleedingStill possibleStill possibleEvidenceBenefits vary among studiesEstablished technique

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: Coblation does not eliminate postoperative pain or bleeding. Tonsillectomy, irrespective of technique, carries a risk of postoperative hemorrhage and other complications.

WHAT DOES THE META-ANALYSIS SHOW?Published evidence is somewhat mixed.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 1,056 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 comparing coblation with electrocautery found:

Lower intraoperative blood loss with coblation.
Faster return to a normal diet with coblation.
No statistically significant difference in postoperative pain.
No significant difference in overall postoperative complications.
No significant difference in operative time.Another systematic review and meta-analysis involving 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 compared coblation with bipolar diathermy. It included 1,824 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 and found no statistically significant difference in reactionary hemorrhage, delayed hemorrhage, or postoperative pain.

A network meta-analysis involving 6,464 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 compared several tonsillectomy techniques and found favorable postoperative pain and bleeding outcomes with intracapsular coblation. However, the authors recommended further prospective studies to confirm these findings.

Evidence-based conclusion

Coblation is a well-established tonsillectomy technique and may offer advantages such as 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. However, the evidence does 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞. Outcomes also depend on the surgical technique, intracapsular versus extracapsular approach, patient characteristics, and surgeon experience.

POSTOPERATIVE CARE AFTER COBLATION TONSILLECTOMYPatients are generally advised to:

Drink adequate fluids.
Follow the prescribed soft/cool diet initially.
Take medicines exactly as prescribed.
Avoid strenuous exercise until medically cleared.
Avoid smoking and other airway irritants.
Attend the scheduled postoperative follow-up.
Seek urgent medical attention for fresh bleeding from the mouth or throat.A 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 and does not necessarily indicate infection.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT AN ENT SPECIALIST?Consult an ENT specialist if you experience:

Recurrent tonsillitis
Enlarged tonsils
Difficulty swallowing
Snoring with enlarged tonsils
Mouth breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing
Suspected obstructive sleep apnea
Recurrent peritonsillar infection
Persistent tonsillar problems affecting daily lifeThe need for tonsillectomy should be decided after a proper ENT examination and assessment of the patient's individual indication.

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25/09/2026

Acute Tonsillitis: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment | Patil ENT Hospital Nashik

Learn about acute tonsillitis signs and symptoms including sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, difficulty swallowing and white patches. Get expert ENT evaluation and treatment at Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik.

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What is Acute Tonsillitis?

𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 is a sudden inflammation and infection of the tonsils at the back of the throat. It can be caused by 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, including Group A Streptococcus. Most sore-throat infections are viral, so antibiotics are not routinely required unless a bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed. (CDC)

Common Signs & Symptoms

🔴 Red and swollen tonsils
😣 Severe sore throat
🌡️ Fever
🥤 Pain or difficulty while swallowing
⚪ White patches or pus on the tonsils
🤕 Headache and body ache
👂 Ear pain, particularly in children
🫧 Tender/swollen glands in the neck
😮‍💨 Bad breath
🤢 Nausea or vomiting, particularly in children
😴 Fatigue and weaknessGroup A streptococcal infection commonly causes sudden sore throat, fever, painful swallowing, swollen tonsils and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck. (CDC)

Treatment

Treatment depends on whether the infection is viral or bacterial.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬:

Adequate rest
Plenty of fluids
Warm salt-water gargles where appropriate
Paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain/fever when suitable
Soft or cool foods to make swallowing easierMost viral tonsillitis improves on its own within several days. (nhs.uk)

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬:

A doctor may perform a clinical assessment and, when indicated, a 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Confirmed Group A Streptococcal infection is treated with appropriate antibiotics; penicillin or amoxicillin are recommended first-line options in the CDC guidance. (CDC)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: Antibiotics should not be started routinely without appropriate medical assessment, because antibiotics do not treat viral infections. (CDC)

When to Seek Urgent ENT Care

Seek urgent medical attention if there is:

Difficulty breathing
Inability to swallow saliva or fluids
Rapidly increasing throat/mouth swelling
Difficulty opening the mouth
Difficulty speaking
Severe or rapidly worsening throat painThese can be warning signs of complications such as a 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐲

Prevention

Wash hands regularlyAvoid sharing cups, utensils and personal itemsCover coughs and sneezesAvoid close contact with people who have active respiratory infectionsComplete prescribed antibiotic treatment when bacterial infection has been confirmed

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22/09/2026

Ear Hygiene: Proper Ear Cleaning, Earwax Prevention & ENT Care | Patil ENT Hospital Nashik

Learn proper ear hygiene, safe ear cleaning methods, earwax prevention and common mistakes to avoid. Consult Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik for professional ear and ENT care. All Cashless Facility Available.

Ear Hygiene – Detailed Patient Information𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐱. Earwax (cerumen) is protective: it lubricates the ear canal, traps dust and particles, and helps inhibit microbial growth. Routine deep cleaning is generally 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. (AAO-HNS)

Common mistakes that can harm the ear

❌ Putting cotton buds/Q-tips inside the ear canal
❌ Using hairpins, matchsticks, keys or other objects
❌ Trying to remove deeply impacted wax at home
❌ Frequent or excessive ear cleaning
❌ Using ear candles
❌ Irrigating the ear when there may be a perforated eardrum or previous ear surgery without medical adviceCotton buds can push wax deeper and may injure the ear canal or eardrum. Excessive cleaning can also irritate the canal and increase the risk of infection. (AAO-HNS)

Proper ear hygiene

1. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫

Gently wipe the visible outer ear with a clean, soft cloth. There is usually no need to insert anything into the ear canal.

2. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐱 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤

Normal earwax generally migrates outward naturally. Earwax should not automatically be considered something that needs to be removed.

3. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐲

After bathing or swimming, gently dry the outer ear. Keeping the ear canal excessively wet can contribute to problems such as swimmer's ear. (Mayo Clinic News Network)

4. 𝐁𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬

Keep earphones, hearing aids and their contact surfaces clean according to the manufacturer's instructions. People who use hearing aids may be more prone to wax accumulation and may benefit from periodic professional ear examination. (AAO-HNS)

5. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐱 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲

If wax causes blockage, reduced hearing, fullness or other symptoms, an ENT specialist can examine the ear and determine whether wax removal is required. Depending on the ear condition, removal may involve appropriate softening agents, irrigation or professional physical removal. (Mayo Clinic)

When NOT to clean the ear yourself

Professional assessment is particularly important if you have:

Ear pain
Ear discharge
Bleeding
Sudden or significant hearing reduction
Dizziness/vertigo
Persistent ringing in the ear
Suspected eardrum perforation
Previous ear surgery
Grommet/ear tube
Recurrent ear infectionsThe AAO-HNS specifically advises against irrigation or wax-softening drops in people with previous ear surgery or a perforated eardrum unless cleared by an ENT specialist. (AAO-HNS)

Ear hygiene in children

Children should 𝐧𝐨𝐭 have objects or cotton buds inserted into their ears. Wax can sometimes block examination of the eardrum and may be associated with ear discomfort, fullness, hearing difficulty or discharge. (Social Driver Elementor Base Install)

When to consult an ENT specialist

If you feel that “𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫,” have recurrent wax buildup, blocked hearing, ear pain, discharge or persistent itching, an ENT examination can determine whether the problem is wax or another ear condition. Earache or hearing loss should not automatically be assumed to be caused by wax. (Mayo Clinic News Network)

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16/09/2026

Ear Infection in Children – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | Patil ENT Hospital Nashik

Learn about ear infection in children, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Consult Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik for specialized pediatric ENT care with all cashless facility available.Absolutely. Here is a 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐋𝐎/𝐒𝐄𝐎-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 for 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, warning signs, and meta-analysis.

👂 EAR INFECTION IN CHILDREN

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Ear infections are very common in infants and young children, particularly 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞-𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚). They often develop after a cold or upper respiratory infection when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked, allowing fluid to accumulate behind the eardrum. This fluid can become infected and cause pain, fever and temporary hearing difficulty. (HealthyChildren.org)

Common Symptoms

Ear pain or frequent ear pulling
Crying, irritability or unusual fussiness
Fever
Difficulty sleeping
Reduced appetite
Temporary hearing difficulty
Feeling of ear blockage or pressure
Fluid or pus coming from the ear
Reduced response to sounds in babies and toddlers
Headache or discomfort around the earEar discharge may occur when pressure from an infection causes a small perforation of the eardrum. (HealthyChildren.org)

Why Do Children Get Ear Infections?

Common contributing factors include:

Common cold and viral infections
Eustachian tube blockage
Allergies and nasal congestion
Exposure to cigarette smoke
Frequent respiratory infections
Day-care exposure
Young age and immature Eustachian tube anatomyDiagnosis

An ENT specialist examines the child's ear and 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞/𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞. The doctor looks for fluid behind the eardrum, inflammation, bulging of the eardrum or ear discharge. Hearing assessment and tympanometry may be recommended when fluid or hearing difficulty persists. (HealthyChildren.org)

Treatment

Treatment depends on the child's 𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

Appropriate pain and fever management
Observation for selected mild infections
Antibiotics when clinically indicated
Treatment of associated nasal or Eustachian tube problems
Follow-up examination
Hearing assessment when requiredNot every ear infection requires antibiotics; selected uncomplicated cases can sometimes be observed for 48–72 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 with appropriate follow-up. Antibiotics should be prescribed by a doctor when indicated. (HealthyChildren.org)

When Should Parents Seek ENT Consultation?

Consult an ENT specialist if your child has:

Repeated ear infections
Persistent hearing difficulty
Recurrent ear discharge
Ear pain that is severe or persistent
Persistent fluid behind the eardrum
Speech or language concerns associated with hearing problems
Symptoms that are worsening despite treatmentChildren with recurrent infections or persistent middle-ear fluid and hearing problems may sometimes benefit from further ENT evaluation, including consideration of ventilation/ear tubes in appropriate cases. (HealthyChildren.org)

🚨 Warning Signs

Seek prompt medical attention if your child develops 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. (HealthyChildren.org)

Prevention Tips

Avoid exposure to to***co smoke.
Treat colds and nasal problems appropriately.
Maintain good hand hygiene.
Keep vaccinations up to date.
Breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of childhood ear infections.
Do not put cotton buds or other objects inside the child's ear. (HealthyChildren.org)🏥 Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.

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14/09/2026

Feeling Something Stuck in Your Ear | Ear Blockage Treatment in Nashik | Patil ENT Hospital

Constantly feel like something is stuck in your ear? Earwax, infection, fungal infection or Eustachian tube problems may cause ear blockage. Consult Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

A constant feeling that 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫 may be caused by:

Earwax blockageEar infectionEustachian tube dysfunctionFluid behind the eardrumForeign body in the earFungal ear infectionTympanic membrane problemsMiddle-ear conditions𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. An ENT examination can identify the exact cause and guide appropriate treatment.
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09/09/2026

Endoscopic/Microscopic Stapedotomy – Surgical Steps

Endoscopic/Microscopic Stapedotomy – Surgical Steps

𝐓𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐩 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧The ear canal is exposed and the tympanomeatal flap is elevated to access the middle ear.𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞-𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞The ossicular chain is inspected. Adequate visualization of the stapes, oval window, facial nerve and surrounding anatomy is obtained.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Mobility of the ossicular chain is assessed and fixation of the stapes consistent with otosclerosis is confirmed.𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧The joint between the incus and stapes is carefully separated.𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧The stapedius tendon is divided to allow controlled removal of the stapes superstructure.𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥The stapes crura/superstructure are carefully divided and removed while protecting the footplate and nearby facial nerve. (NCBI)𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲)A small fenestra is created in the stapes footplate using an appropriate laser, perforator or microdrill technique. The exact size and location depend on the surgeon's technique and prosthesis. (NCBI)𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧The required prosthesis length is measured according to the distance between the incus and footplate, and an appropriately sized piston is selected. (NCBI)𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭The piston is gently positioned through the footplate fenestra and attached securely to the long process of the incus.𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤The reconstructed ossicular chain is carefully checked for appropriate movement and stable prosthesis positioning.𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠The tympanomeatal flap is returned to its anatomical position and the external auditory canal is appropriately dressed/packed. (NCBI)PATIL ENT HOSPITAL

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Otosclerosis Symptoms & Treatment in Nashik | Patil ENT Hospital

Learn about otosclerosis symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment including hearing aids and stapedotomy surgery. Consult Patil ENT Hospital, Nashik. Cashless facility available for eligible patients.

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Otosclerosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentWhat is Otosclerosis?𝐎𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 is a condition of the middle and inner ear in which abnormal bone growth develops around the tiny hearing bones, most commonly the 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬. This can prevent the stapes from moving normally and gradually cause 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬.

In some patients, otosclerosis can also affect the inner ear and result in 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬.

Otosclerosis is an important but treatable cause of progressive hearing loss, particularly in young and middle-aged adults. Early evaluation by an experienced 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 can help determine the cause of hearing loss and the most appropriate treatment.

Symptoms of OtosclerosisSymptoms can develop gradually and may initially be difficult to notice.

Common symptoms include:

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬
Hearing loss that may initially affect 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬
Difficulty understanding conversations, particularly in noisy environments
Feeling that people are 𝐦𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲
𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬 or ringing/buzzing sounds in the ear
Occasionally, dizziness or balance-related symptoms
A sensation that hearing is better in quiet surroundings
Difficulty hearing low-pitched sounds in some patients
Increasing dependence on higher television or mobile-phone volumeA characteristic feature reported by some patients is 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐢, where speech may seem easier to understand in noisy environments than in quiet surroundings.

Causes and Risk FactorsThe exact cause of otosclerosis is not completely understood. Both 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 may contribute.

Possible factors include:

Family history of otosclerosis
Genetic predisposition
Female s*x is associated with a higher prevalence
Hormonal factors may influence progression in some patients
Certain viral and environmental factors have been investigated, although the exact relationship remains uncertainHaving a family history does not necessarily mean that a person will develop significant hearing loss.

How is Otosclerosis Diagnosed?A detailed evaluation by an 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 is important because several other conditions can produce similar hearing symptoms.

Evaluation may include:

1. 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The ear canal and eardrum are examined using an otoscope or microscope. In typical otosclerosis, the eardrum may appear normal.

2. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲

A hearing test measures hearing thresholds and helps determine whether the hearing loss is conductive, sensorineural, or mixed.

3. 𝐓𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲

Tympanometry evaluates middle-ear function. A characteristic 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 may be found in some patients with stapes fixation.

4. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲

Speech testing evaluates how well the patient can hear and understand spoken words.

5. 𝐂𝐓 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞

High-resolution CT may be recommended in selected patients, particularly when the diagnosis is uncertain or before surgery.

Otosclerosis TreatmentTreatment depends on the severity and type of hearing loss, the patient's symptoms, age, lifestyle, and personal preference.

1. Observation and Regular Hearing TestsPatients with mild or stable hearing loss may sometimes be monitored with periodic audiometry.

2. Hearing AidsHearing aids can improve hearing in patients with otosclerosis and may be appropriate for:

Mild to moderate hearing loss
Patients who do not want surgery
Patients who are not suitable candidates for surgery
Patients with significant sensorineural or mixed hearing lossModern digital hearing aids can provide substantial improvement in communication.

3. Stapedotomy / StapedectomyFor suitable patients with 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬, surgery can provide significant hearing improvement.

Stapedotomy

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 is a microsurgical procedure in which a very small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate and a prosthesis is placed to restore transmission of sound to the inner ear.

It is one of the established surgical treatments for otosclerosis.

Endoscopic Stapedotomy

An endoscopic approach may be used in selected patients. The endoscope provides a magnified, wide-angle view of the middle ear and can allow visualization of structures that may be difficult to see with a conventional microscopic view.

The choice between an endoscopic and microscopic approach depends on the patient's anatomy, surgeon expertise, hearing findings, and individual case.

Benefits of Stapedotomy SurgeryIn appropriately selected patients, stapedotomy can:

Improve conductive hearing loss
Improve speech understanding
Reduce dependence on hearing aids in some patients
Improve communication in daily life
Provide long-term hearing benefitHowever, 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, and patients should discuss potential benefits and risks with their ENT surgeon.

Risks and ComplicationsAlthough stapedotomy is generally a well-established procedure, potential complications should be discussed before surgery.

Possible risks include:

Persistent or recurrent hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Tinnitus
Dizziness or imbalance
Taste disturbance
Eardrum or ear-canal problems
Prosthesis-related complications
Rarely, significant or profound hearing lossThe surgeon will explain the expected benefits and individual risks during the preoperative consultation.

When Should You Consult an ENT Specialist?You should consider an ENT evaluation if you experience:

Gradually worsening hearing
Hearing difficulty in conversations
Persistent tinnitus
Hearing loss in both ears
Difficulty hearing despite increasing television volume
A family history of progressive hearing loss
Hearing loss that is affecting work or daily communicationEarly assessment can help identify whether the hearing loss is due to otosclerosis or another treatable ear condition.

Otosclerosis Treatment in NashikIf you are looking for 𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤, 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 is an important first step.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤 provides evaluation and treatment for patients with hearing disorders, including assessment of suspected otosclerosis and discussion of appropriate treatment options such as hearing rehabilitation and stapes surgery when indicated.

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