Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr. G V K Chaitanya Rao, member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea surgeries. He is the Managing Director of Dr. Rao’s ENT and the best ENT Specialist in Hyderabad . What are Nasal Polyps? Are you suffering from Nasal Polyps? Are you looking for Nasal Polyps surgery in India ? Let us begin by understanding what are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are grape-like masses arising from the thin lining which drapes the entirety of the nose and sinuses called nasal mucosa. Just like skin covers our entire outer body, nasal mucosal lining covers the nose and sinuses. Nasal polyps appear smooth and are soft to touch. They are usually benign, which...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr G V K Chaitanya Rao, member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and has 10+ years experience in the field of ENT. He is one of the few Indian ENT specialists to have undergone training in Advanced Sinus Surgery at IRCAD Taiwan. His special areas of interest include Nose & sinus surgeries, Otology, Snoring and Sleep Apnea surgeries. He is the Managing Director of Dr Rao’s ENT and the best ENT Specalist in hyderabad .  What are adenoids? Adenoids is a lump of soft tissue present in the back of the nose. It is composed of lymphoid tissue and is part of our immune system. Adenoids trap bacteria and virus from the air we breathe and helps protect our body. They can cause problems for the child when they become grossly enlarged, blocking the back of the nose. Adenoids can act as reservoirs of infection, causing repeated upper respiratory tract infections. What causes enlarged adenoids? Adenoi...

This article was first published on Sinus Doctor What is endoscopic sinus surgery? Functional Endoscopic sinus surgery is a nose and sinus surgery performed under endoscopic guidance. During endoscopic sinus surgery, a 4mm endoscope is inserted through the front of the nose to visualise the interior of the nose and sinuses. The endoscope is connected to a camera, and a magnified vision of the nose and sinuses is seen on a surgical monitor. A magnified image allows for the precise removal of tissues. The resolution of these monitors range from high definition to 4K allowing for better contrast and delineation of healthy from unhealthy tissue and also helps in avoiding injury to crucial structures. Necessary instruments are inserted alongside the endoscope to perform the surgical procedure. Endoscopic sinus surgery is an advancement to conventional sinus surgery, where an external incision was required to complete the surgical procedure. Functional Endoscopic sinus surgery is an incision...

Hypothesis or Truth: Role of Zinc, Re-used masks, Steam inhalation in Black fungus cases This article was first published on SinusDoctor.com at  Hypothesis or Truth: Role of Zinc, Re-used masks, Steam inhalation in Black fungus cases Mucormycosis aka. Black fungus is caused by a fungus called mucormycetes. Mucormycetes are omnipresent, richly growing in warm, humid areas with low ventilation. It is an opportunistic infection which means the commonly occurring harmless fungus present ubiquitously in our environment can suddenly become harmful when provided with a conducive environment for survival and growth. Did you know that India was the Mucor capital of the world even before COVID, with more than 7000 cases reported. Now, as mucormycosis cases are rising alarmingly, every focus and effort are being put on strategies for prevention, better treatment. In this effort, theories start rolling out, which may or may not be accurate. In recent news, be it print or television, many mumbl...