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Daily ENT health tips

आज का हेल्थ टिप. A short tip every day at 4:13 PM on ear, nose, throat, head and neck health, in Hindi with English text.

Prepared by Dr Bhushan Kathuria & Team, ENT surgeons serving the community in North India for 15 years. The same collection is in the library at bhushankathuria.com.

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हर सांस कीमती है

Every breath matters: a short story about the air after Diwali

Diwali night, then a morning under smog. Dadaji's walk ends in a cough and little Pihu's eyes burn. Four simple steps protect your family:

  1. Avoid early-morning and late-evening walks on smoggy days
  2. Wear an N95 mask outdoors
  3. Rinse the nose with saline
  4. Gargle with warm water

Breathless or wheezing? Don't wait, see a doctor.

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Releases 1 Nov
Tip · 1 Nov · Hearing

ईयरफ़ोन से कम सुनाई देने लगा?

Protect your hearing from loud earphones

  • Keep the volume below half; if others can hear your music, it is too loud.
  • Take a short break from earphones every hour.
  • Ringing or muffled hearing after loud sound needs an ENT check.
Releases 2 Nov
Monday special · 2 Nov · Head & neck

खोपड़ी के आधार (स्कल बेस) का ट्यूमर

Skull base tumours: signs to know

  • A blocked nose on one side that does not clear.
  • Nosebleeds from one side, or loss of smell.
  • Vision changes, persistent headache or hormone problems (pituitary).
  • MRI or CT and an ENT and neurosurgery opinion decide the next step.
Releases 3 Nov
Tip · 3 Nov · Ear care

ईयरबड से कान साफ़ करते हैं?

Stop cleaning your ears with buds

  • Ear wax protects the ear and usually moves out on its own.
  • Buds push wax deeper and can scratch or tear the ear drum.
  • Never use keys, hairpins or oil without a doctor's advice.
  • Pain, blockage or reduced hearing needs an ENT check.
Releases 4 Nov
Tip · 4 Nov · Air quality

स्मॉग में नाक-गला खराब?

Protect your nose and throat this smog season

  • Wear a well-fitting mask outdoors, especially in the morning.
  • Saline nasal rinse clears dust and pollutants.
  • Steam inhalation and warm fluids soothe the throat.
  • Breathlessness, wheeze or repeated nosebleeds need a doctor.
Releases 5 Nov
Tip · 5 Nov · Sleep

बच्चा ज़ोर से खर्राटे लेता है?

Loud snoring in children is not normal

  • Enlarged adenoids or tonsils are a common cause.
  • Watch for mouth breathing, restless sleep, pauses in breathing.
  • Poor sleep can affect growth, school focus and behaviour.
  • Many children improve with medicines; some need a simple surgery.
Releases 6 Nov
Tip · 6 Nov · Nose care

नाक से खून आए तो क्या करें?

Nosebleed first aid in 4 steps

  • Sit up and lean slightly forward. Do not tilt the head back.
  • Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 10 minutes.
  • Breathe through the mouth and spit out blood, don't swallow.
  • Not stopping in 20 minutes, or on blood thinners: go to hospital.
Releases 7 Nov
Tip · 7 Nov · Voice care

आवाज़ 3 हफ्ते से बैठी है?

Hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks? Get it checked

  • Most causes are benign: strain, nodules or acid reflux.
  • Teachers, singers and smokers are at higher risk.
  • A quick scope of the voice box shows the cause in the OPD.
  • Rest the voice, drink water, stop smoking.
Releases 8 Nov
Tip · 8 Nov · Ear care

पटाखों से कानों को बचाएं

Protect your ears this Diwali

  • Keep a safe distance from loud crackers, especially bombs.
  • Cover children's ears or use ear plugs.
  • Ringing or blocked ears after a blast need attention.
  • Sudden hearing loss is an emergency: see an ENT within 24 hours.
Releases 9 Nov
Tip · 9 Nov · Ear care

कान में सीटी या भनभनाहट?

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

  • Avoid loud music and noise; it can worsen the ringing.
  • Poor sleep, stress and excess caffeine can make it louder.
  • A hearing test often finds the cause.
  • Ringing in one ear or sudden hearing loss needs an urgent ENT check.
Releases 9 Nov
Monday special · 9 Nov · Mouth care

मुंह और गले का कैंसर: शुरुआती संकेत

Mouth and throat cancer: early warning signs

  • A mouth ulcer that does not heal in 3 weeks.
  • A white or red patch inside the mouth.
  • A neck lump or a hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks.
  • Tobacco in any form is the biggest risk. Quitting at any age helps.
Releases 9 Nov
Story · 9 Nov · Air quality

हर सांस कीमती है

Every breath matters: smoke and smog after Diwali

  • Cracker smoke and fine particles (PM2.5) irritate the nose and throat.
  • On poor-AQI days, wear an N95 mask outdoors.
  • Saline nasal rinse and warm-water gargles soothe the airway.
  • Breathlessness, wheeze or a hoarse voice: see a doctor.
Releases 10 Nov
Tip · 10 Nov · Nose care

ज़ुकाम है या साइनस?

A cold, or sinusitis?

  • A common cold usually settles in 7 to 10 days.
  • Facial pain and thick mucus beyond 10 days suggest sinusitis.
  • A reduced sense of smell is another sign.
  • Swelling around the eye needs an urgent check.
Releases 11 Nov
Tip · 11 Nov · Neck care

गले में थायराइड की गांठ?

A lump in the thyroid

  • Most thyroid nodules are not cancer.
  • An ultrasound and thyroid blood tests come first.
  • A fine-needle test (FNAC) is done when the scan suggests it.
  • Fast growth, voice change or difficulty swallowing needs a prompt check.
Releases 12 Nov
Tip · 12 Nov · Emergency

अचानक एक कान से कम सुनाई देना?

Sudden hearing loss in one ear

  • Sudden hearing loss is an emergency.
  • Do not assume it is wax.
  • See an ENT within 72 hours, ideally the same day.
  • Early treatment gives the best chance of recovery.
Releases 13 Nov
Tip · 13 Nov · Child ear care

बच्चे के कान से पानी या मवाद?

Ear discharge in a child

  • No oil or home remedies in the ear.
  • Keep the ear dry while it heals.
  • Repeated colds and adenoids can be a cause.
  • Smelly discharge, fever or reduced hearing needs a prompt check.
Releases 14 Nov
Tip · 14 Nov · Child safety

बाल दिवस: बच्चों के कान, नाक, गले की 4 बातें

Children's Day: 4 ENT tips

  • Newborn hearing screening finds hearing loss early.
  • Keep small objects and button batteries away.
  • Watch for snoring and mouth breathing.
  • If tonsillitis keeps coming back, discuss surgery.
Releases 15 Nov
Tip · 15 Nov · Nose care

सुबह छींकें और नाक बहना?

Morning sneezing and a runny nose

  • It may be allergic rhinitis.
  • Avoid dust and smoke.
  • Wash bedding weekly and use saline rinses.
  • Use sprays or tablets only on a doctor's advice.
Releases 16 Nov
Monday special · 16 Nov · Hearing

बच्चे को कम सुनाई देना

Hearing loss in children: the earlier, the better

  • Every newborn should have a hearing screen (OAE).
  • Not reacting to sounds or delayed speech are warning signs.
  • BERA testing shows how much hearing loss there is.
  • Early hearing aids, or a cochlear implant for severe loss, plus speech therapy.
Releases 16 Nov
Day 1 · 16 Nov · Ear care

कान का मैल: निकालें या छोड़ें?

Ear wax: remove it or leave it?

  • Ear wax protects the ear canal.
  • The ear cleans itself; wax moves out on its own.
  • Do not put buds, keys or pins in the ear.
  • Pain, blockage or reduced hearing: get it cleaned by an ENT surgeon.
Releases 17 Nov
Day 2 · 17 Nov · Throat care

गले में खराश: एंटीबायोटिक ज़रूरी या नहीं?

Sore throat: are antibiotics needed?

  • Most sore throats are caused by viruses.
  • Warm fluids, salt-water gargles and rest help.
  • Do not start antibiotics on your own.
  • High fever, trouble opening the mouth or swallowing saliva: see a doctor urgently.
Releases 18 Nov
Day 3 · 18 Nov · Sleep

तेज़ खर्राटे और नींद में सांस रुकना?

Loud snoring and pauses in breathing

  • Pauses in breathing may mean sleep apnoea.
  • Daytime sleepiness and morning headaches are clues.
  • Weight loss and avoiding alcohol at night help.
  • A sleep study confirms the diagnosis.
Releases 20 Nov
Day 5 · 20 Nov · Nose care

हमेशा एक तरफ़ से नाक बंद?

A nose that is always blocked on one side

  • A deviated nasal septum is a common cause.
  • Allergy or swollen turbinates can also block it.
  • One-sided bleeding or foul smell needs a check.
  • A nasal endoscopy shows the cause.
Releases 21 Nov
Day 6 · 21 Nov · Nose care

नाक खोलने वाला स्प्रे रोज़?

Using a decongestant spray every day?

  • Use decongestant sprays for no more than 5 days.
  • Overuse makes the nose block again, worse.
  • Saline rinses are a safe option.
  • If you are dependent, stop with a doctor's help.
Releases 22 Nov
Day 7 · 22 Nov · Mouth care

मुंह का छाला 3 हफ्ते से ठीक नहीं?

A mouth ulcer that will not heal

  • Common ulcers heal in 1 to 2 weeks.
  • A sharp tooth can cause a lasting ulcer.
  • Tobacco users need extra caution.
  • Any ulcer beyond 3 weeks must be examined.
Releases 23 Nov
Monday special · 23 Nov · Ear care

चक्कर आना: ज़्यादातर कान के अंदर से

Most vertigo starts in the inner ear

  • Room spinning when turning in bed or looking up.
  • Loose inner-ear crystals (BPPV) are a common cause.
  • A simple repositioning manoeuvre by a doctor often helps.
  • Weakness, slurred speech or sudden severe headache: go to emergency.
Releases 23 Nov
Day 8 · 23 Nov · Mouth care

मुंह में सफ़ेद या लाल धब्बा?

A white or red patch in the mouth

  • Gutka and khaini change the lining of the mouth.
  • White or red patches and reduced mouth opening are warning signs.
  • Found early, treatment is simpler.
  • Get help to quit tobacco.
Releases 24 Nov
Day 9 · 24 Nov · Child safety

बच्चे ने नाक या कान में कुछ डाल लिया?

Something stuck in a child's nose or ear

  • Do not try to pull it out yourself.
  • A smelly discharge from one side is a clue.
  • An ENT surgeon removes it safely with the right tools.
  • A button battery is an emergency: go now.
Releases 25 Nov
Day 10 · 25 Nov · Emergency

बच्चे ने बटन बैटरी निगल ली?

A child swallowed a button battery

  • This is an emergency; go to hospital now.
  • It can burn the food pipe within 2 hours.
  • Do not make the child vomit or eat.
  • Keep battery covers on remotes and toys closed.
Releases 27 Nov
Day 12 · 27 Nov · Throat care

गले में मछली का कांटा फंस गया?

A fish bone stuck in the throat

  • Do not swallow bread or rice to push it down.
  • Do not try to remove it with a finger.
  • An ENT surgeon can usually remove it easily.
  • Breathing difficulty or chest pain: go to hospital now.
Releases 28 Nov
Day 13 · 28 Nov · Neck care

गर्दन में गांठ 3 हफ्ते से ज़्यादा?

A neck lump for more than 3 weeks

  • Glands can swell for a few days with a cold.
  • A lump beyond 3 weeks needs examination.
  • Smoking, voice change or swallowing trouble: sooner.
  • Ultrasound and FNAC usually find the cause.
Releases 29 Nov
Day 14 · 29 Nov · Emergency

चेहरा अचानक एक तरफ़ टेढ़ा?

Sudden weakness on one side of the face

  • Inability to close the eye or a drooping mouth are signs.
  • Treatment works best when started within 72 hours.
  • Arm or leg weakness or slurred speech: possible stroke, go now.
  • Protect the eye from drying.
Releases 30 Nov
Day 15 · 30 Nov · Winter care

सर्दी में नाक सूखना और पपड़ी?

A dry, crusted nose in winter

  • Avoid very dry room air from heaters.
  • Use saline drops or spray.
  • Do not pick crusts with fingernails.
  • Repeated bleeding needs a check.
Releases 1 Dec
Day 16 · 1 Dec · Winter care

भाप लेना: सही तरीका

Steam inhalation, safely

  • Plain hot water is enough.
  • Keep boiling water away from the face.
  • Never leave children alone with steam.
  • Five to ten minutes is enough.
Releases 2 Dec
Day 17 · 2 Dec · Hearing

उम्र के साथ कम सुनाई देना?

Hearing loss with age

  • Turning up the TV is often the first sign.
  • Get a hearing test (audiometry).
  • Hearing aids help keep the brain active.
  • Fit a hearing aid after an ENT surgeon's check.
Releases 4 Dec
Day 19 · 4 Dec · Ear care

शादी में DJ के पास खड़े होना?

Standing near the wedding DJ?

  • Loud sound can damage the inner ear.
  • Keep away from speakers and take breaks.
  • Ringing afterwards is a warning.
  • Reduced hearing the next day needs an urgent check.
Releases 5 Dec
Day 20 · 5 Dec · Throat care

गले में कुछ अटका-सा लगता है?

A feeling of something stuck in the throat

  • Acid reflux can reach the throat.
  • Avoid late heavy meals and excess tea or coffee.
  • Lie down only 2 hours after eating.
  • Painful swallowing or weight loss needs a check.
Releases 6 Dec
Day 21 · 6 Dec · Nose care

खुशबू आना बंद हो गया?

Lost your sense of smell?

  • Colds, allergy and sinusitis are common causes.
  • Nasal polyps can also block smell.
  • Be careful about gas leaks and spoiled food.
  • Beyond 2 weeks, get it checked.
Releases 7 Dec
Day 22 · 7 Dec · Ear care

कान से बार-बार पानी या मवाद?

An ear that keeps discharging

  • It may mean a hole in the eardrum.
  • Do not put drops in on your own.
  • Foul smell, pain or giddiness needs urgent review.
  • Proper treatment can protect hearing.
Releases 8 Dec
Day 23 · 8 Dec · Ear care

कान के परदे में छेद है?

A hole in the eardrum?

  • Keep water out of the ear while bathing.
  • Plug the ear with cotton smeared with petroleum jelly.
  • Avoid swimming.
  • Surgery can repair the eardrum.
Releases 9 Dec
Day 24 · 9 Dec · Nose care

सिरदर्द साइनस से है या माइग्रेन?

Sinus headache or migraine?

  • Sinus pain comes with a blocked nose and thick mucus.
  • Sensitivity to light and sound points to migraine.
  • Avoid frequent painkillers.
  • The right diagnosis leads to the right treatment.
Releases 11 Dec
Day 26 · 11 Dec · Neck care

खाना खाते समय जबड़े के नीचे सूजन?

Swelling under the jaw while eating

  • A stone in a salivary duct is a common cause.
  • Drink plenty of water; sour sweets help saliva flow.
  • Fever and redness suggest infection; see a doctor.
  • An ultrasound usually confirms it.
Releases 12 Dec
Day 27 · 12 Dec · Voice care

शिक्षक हैं और आवाज़ बैठ जाती है?

Teacher with a tired voice?

  • Use a microphone instead of shouting.
  • Sip water through the day.
  • Give your voice short rests.
  • Hoarseness beyond 3 weeks needs a check.
Releases 13 Dec
Day 28 · 13 Dec · Ear care

सफ़र या ज़ुकाम में कान बंद?

Blocked ears when travelling or with a cold

  • The Eustachian tube gets blocked.
  • Swallow, yawn or chew gum.
  • Avoid flying with a heavy cold if you can.
  • Lasting pain or reduced hearing needs a check.
Releases 14 Dec
Day 29 · 14 Dec · Winter care

खांसी 3 हफ्ते से ज़्यादा?

A cough lasting more than 3 weeks

  • Mucus dripping from the nose is a common cause.
  • Acid reflux and allergy can also cause it.
  • Avoid repeated cough syrups.
  • Coughing blood or weight loss needs urgent tests.
Releases 15 Dec
Day 30 · 15 Dec · Child ear care

ज़ुकाम के बाद बच्चे के कान में दर्द?

Ear pain in a child after a cold

  • Middle ear infection is common after a cold.
  • Do not put oil or home remedies in the ear.
  • Use fever medicine on a doctor's advice.
  • Discharge or poor hearing needs a check.
Releases 16 Dec
Day 31 · 16 Dec · Throat care

मुंह से बदबू और गले में सफ़ेद दाने?

Bad breath and white specks on the tonsils

  • These may be tonsil stones.
  • Gargle with salt water.
  • Do not poke them out with sharp objects.
  • If they keep coming back, see an ENT surgeon.
Releases 18 Dec
Day 33 · 18 Dec · Voice care

धूम्रपान करते हैं और आवाज़ भारी?

A smoker with a hoarse voice

  • Hoarseness beyond 3 weeks must be examined.
  • A scope examination shows the voice box.
  • Found early, the voice can often be saved.
  • Quitting smoking is the best protection.
Releases 19 Dec
Day 34 · 19 Dec · Ear care

कान में तेल डालना ठीक है?

Should you put oil in your ear?

  • Oil can encourage fungus and infection.
  • With a hole in the eardrum it can do more harm.
  • Do not scratch an itchy ear.
  • Lasting pain or itching needs a check.
Releases 20 Dec
Day 35 · 20 Dec · New year

नए साल के 4 ENT संकल्प

Four ENT resolutions for the new year

  • Put nothing in your ears.
  • Keep away from loud noise.
  • Quit tobacco and smoking.
  • Get any symptom beyond 3 weeks checked.

General health information only; it does not replace a consultation. Narration: AI voice. Dr Bhushan Kathuria · Reg. No. HN-017323, Haryana Medical Council. Upcoming tips unlock on their release date.