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Breathing is something most people take for granted—until it suddenly becomes an uphill struggle. For individuals living with Tracheomalacia (TM) or Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), the simple act of exhaling, coughing, or exercising can cause the main airway to fold in on itself, leaving them gasping for air. Historically, severe airway collapse required complex open surgeries or […]

With the damp, rainy monsoon weather settling across Bengaluru, viral infections are hitting families hard. Most people are familiar with the typical scratchy throat and fever. But what happens when the infection travels deeper, your throat starts aching, and your voice suddenly drops to a hoarse whisper—or disappears entirely? This isn’t just a regular cold;

Have you recently undergone a thyroid, neck, or chest surgery and noticed that your voice hasn’t returned to normal? Is it breathy, weak, or do you find yourself running out of air while speaking? You might be told to “just wait,” but as a Laryngologist, I know that early intervention can be life-changing. What is

World Voice Day is celebrated on April 16 of every year and it is a global campaign to celebrate the power of the human voice. Voice day was first celebrated in Brazil in 1999 and later in 2002 it came to be known as ‘World Voice Day’. Every year there is a theme attached and

Have you noticed that your voice feels tired by the time you reach home from work? Or perhaps you have a dry, nagging “tickle” in your throat that no amount of honey and ginger seems to fix? It could be because of excessive talking you have to do at your workplace. But there may be

For a professional singer, teacher, or public speaker, a change in voice isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a threat to their livelihood. If you’ve noticed your “high notes” disappearing or your voice feeling “breathy” after a long day, you might fear the word Nodules. But here is the good news: With modern Laryngology, “Nodules” do not

Do you constantly feel a “lump” in your throat? Are you clearing your throat dozens of times a day, or waking up with a hoarse voice that clears up by noon? In a city like Bengaluru, where pollution and fast-paced lifestyles are the norm, many patients attribute these symptoms to allergies or “sinus issues.” However,