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Dr. Anita Krishnan is one of the best known ENT specialists in Bangalore, practicing at Bangalore ENT Care Centre, Koramangala. Dr. Anita’s expertise and skill at treating all things connected to ENT ailments – medically as well as surgically, has made her popular among the general public in Bangalore. She is an expert at Balloon Sinuplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that is highly successful at treating chronic sinusitis problems. Dr. Anita was trained in the ENT specialty at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, one of India’s premier medical schools.

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	 Do you have to repeatedly tell your teenage son to turn down the volume of his iPod just so he can hear you? Ever listen to him complaining of feeling ringing, buzzing or hissing noises in his ears? These are the two most evident symptoms of hearing loss.


	 Recent studies showed that today two in every five teens have hearing loss in some form or another, which is 30 per cent higher than it was in the 80s and 90s. Now most iPods and mp3 players can generate sounds that measure up to 120 decibels, equivalent to the sound produced at a rock concert. The hearing loss caused owing to the use of headphones is extremely gradual, with no clear cautionary signs; a hearing examination is the only way one can diagnose hearing damage.


	 Common Symptoms

<ul>
	<li>Buzzing or hissing noises in the ear</li>
</ul>
<ul>
	<li>Difficulty in understanding speech in loud places with bad acoustics</li>
</ul>
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	<li>Feeling like your ears are constantly plugged</li>
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	<li>Having to listen to the radio or television at a much louder volume than usual</li>
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	 How does the ear get damaged?

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	 The innermost area of the ear has nerve endings in the form of small hair cells. These nerve endings change the sound waves into electric waves. The nerves then carry these to the brain, which identifies the sounds. These minute nerve endings may be damaged on exposure to sounds that are too loud.

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	 When are you at risk?

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<ul>
	<li>High volume of the music – there is risk of hearing loss in exposure to sounds 100dB and above over periods of two continuous hours or less per day, with chances of suddeninstantaneous loss at exposure of 120dB and above.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
	<li>When you are sitting too close to the speakers.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
	<li>Listening to loud music frequently and using earphones.</li>
	<li>History of hearing loss in the family indicates a sensitivity of the ear, so it’s better to be careful in such cases.</li>
	<li>
	
		 Occupational exposure to loud sounds, as in being a sound/audio crew-member or a musician, working in nightclubs or being exposed to artillery firing etc.
	
	</li>
</ul>

	 Go Retro With Earphones


	 While listening to music with personal music devices like mp3 players, preferably use noise cancellation headphones. While using the ear bud type headphones, users tend to increase the volume to cut down on the surrounding noises. Headphones that go over your ears can also damage your hearing if you use them too long or play music too loudly. They are just not as much of a risk as ear insertion types are. Having the source of the sound in your ear canal can increase the sound’s volume by 6 to 9 decibels – enough to cause some serious problems. If you listen to music at high volume (level five or more) for 15 minutes each day, it can damage your hearing in the long run. So keep the volume low.


	 Diagnosis


	 After examining the ears physically, your doctor will order a few tests. The basic test is pure tone audiometry, which typically shows a sensorineural hearing loss predominantly at 4 kHz, and impedance audiometry or MRI of the brain and cerebellopontine angle, if any other cause of hearing loss is suspected.


	 Treatment


	 The treatment depends on the cause. Generally, a short burst of steroids are tried for sudden onset of hearing loss with nerve supplements like high doses of vitamin B6 and B12, with gingko biloba extracts and peripheral vasodilators.


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	 Prevention


	 There is no situation where the old adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ is more applicable. When at a concert, the farther you sit from the speakers the better it is (at least 10 feet away). Move to quieter areas in between to give rest to your ears.


	 In all that noise, others might shout into your ears to be heard – avoid that, as it damages your ears more. After any kind of noise exposure, give your ears at least a day’s rest.


	 When To See The Doctor

<ul>
	<li>When some sounds seem painful or too loud</li>
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	<li>When you have trouble differentiating between high pitched sounds</li>
</ul>
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	<li>When voices sound slurred or mumbled</li>
</ul>
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	<li>When you frequently need to turn up the volume of radio or television to hear clearly</li>
</ul>
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	<li>If you have muffling or ringing in your ears for more than 24 hours after exposure to loud music</li>
</ul>

	<a href="http://www.entspecialistinbangalore.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Noise-Induced.pdf" style="background-color: initial;" target="_blank">Click here to view the article in pdf format</a>

Do you have to repeatedly tell your teenage son to turn down the volume of his iPod just so he can hear you? Ever listen to him complaining of feeling ringing, buzzing or hissing noises in his ears? These are the two most evident symptoms of hearing loss.         Recent studies showed that today two in every five teens have hearing loss in some form or another, which is 30 per cent higher than it was in the 80s and 90s. Now most iPods and mp3 pla

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	 One can have ear infections at any age. Earache and feeling ill are the first symptoms. Antibiotics are given only in a few cases, whereas painkillers are prescribed as the main treatment. Usually the infection clears in a few days.


	 The two main types of ear infections are - those that occur in the outer ear canal (otitis externa) and those that occur in the tiny space behind the eardrum (middle ear).


	 Even though earache is a common symptom of ear infection, all earaches are not infections. A common cause of mild earache is a build-up of mucous in the middle ear after a cold, which usually clears in a few days. Sometimes, the pain that is felt in the ear is from other causes like jaw joint pain or tooth problems (referred otalgia).


	 Swimmers Ear (Otitis Externa)


	 This condition can crop up when bacteria nestle into an outer ear canal that is warm and moist. Being in the water a lot also tends to wash away the natural oily, waxy substance that normally lines and protects the ear canal. Bacteria can then get the upper hand and you get an infection. Water can be left in your ear after taking a shower, or poking around with a bobby pin or cotton-tipped swab can scratch the delicate skin in the ear canal and break down the barrier against bacteria, resulting in an outer ear canal infection also called otitis externa. Resist the urge to scratch, as that will make the problem worse. Don’t let the water sit in your ear. Shake the water out after a shower or swim. The best way to dry the ear is to roll the corner of a soft cotton handkerchief and use it to mop the canal.


	 Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)


	 Middle-ear infection (known medically as otitis media) is the most common illness in babies and young children. The outer ear is connected to an aircontaining space called the middle ear. The air pressure in the middle ear is equalised more than one thousand times a day every time you swallow, through the Eustachian tube, which also carries fluid away from the middle ear.


	 When a cold or an allergy is present, the Eustachian tube swells and air is absorbed by the lining of the middle ear, creating a partial vacuum, and fluid weeps from the lining of the middle ear. Bacteria or viruses infect the stagnant, warm fluid in the middle ear. Children may be more prone to middle-ear infections as their Eustachian tubes are shorter and straighter than those in adults; they get colds and sore throats more often than adults as their immune system is not fully developed. Most bouts of ear infection will clear within two or three days, on their own without treatment.


	 Antibiotics are mostly prescribed in the following cases:

<ul>
	
		 1. Children under the age of two years (babies are at a greater risk of complications)
	
	
		 2. Severe infection
	
	
		 3. Infection not settling within 2-3 days
	
	
		 4. Complications
	
	
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	 Prevention

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		 1. Keep your child away from other kids who have infections.
	
	
		 2. Take care of nasal allergies and teach your child to blow the nose gently.
	
	
		 3. Do not expose your child to cigarette smoke.
	
	
		 4. Avoid giving a bottle of milk or formula to a baby who is lying on his/her back, because the nutrient-rich liquid can flow into the Eustachian tube during swallowing and pool there, creating a breeding ground for infectious organisms. Prop the child’s head up on pillows.
	
	
		 5. Occasionally, some children have recurring bouts of ear infections close together. If this occurs, the ENT specialist may advise a long course of antibiotics to prevent further bouts from occurring.
	
</ul>

	 At times, the ENT specialist may advise the insertion of a grommet or tympanostomy tube into the eardrum if ear infections are very frequent. A grommet is like a tiny pipe that helps to drain fluid out from the middle ear and allow proper ventilation of the middle ear.

One can have ear infections at any age. Earache and feeling ill are the first symptoms. Antibiotics are given only in a few cases, whereas painkillers are prescribed as the main treatment. Usually the infection clears in a few days. The two main types of ear infections are - those that occur in the outer ear canal (otitis externa) and those that occur in the tiny space behind the eardrum (middle ear). Even though earache is a common symptom of ea

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	 Dr Anita Krishnan explains how this technique works 


	 Chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis is a condition that affects almost 134 million people in India/which means one in eight do not have a healthy sinus. The number of affected persons is more in the metros like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi thanks to the higher levels of pollution and lesser green spaces and fresh air. Everyone has four types of sinuses which are hollow cavities in the bones around the cheek bones and eyes. Each sinus has an opening, through which accumulated mucus can drain. When this drainage is blocked, due to allergic reactions, microbial infections etc, it results in sinusitis. The function of the normal sinuses is to help in cleaning up the air one breathes, much like the filter in a carburetor of an automobile.


	 The most prevalent surgical procedure used to open blocked sinuses is functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). However, al-though FESS is able to clear blocked sinuses it may not necessarily return normal functioning to the sinuses. The removal of the bone and tissue also leads to scar-ring, bleeding and post-operative discomfort to the patient.


	 Balloon sinuplasty is the fruit of combining endoscopic technique with emerging technology and clinical research proves the balloon sinuplasty method of surgically addressing sinusitis is a proven, minimally invasive option to dilate blocked sinuses.


	 The technique uses a small, flexible, sinus balloon catheter, which is placed into the nose to reach the sinuses. This is gradually inflated to gently restructure the previously-blocked sinus passage, maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining and restoring nor-mal sinus drainage and function quite similar to a cardiac balloon angioplasty. Its advantages over conventional surgery are many being much less riskier than other surgical methods with no adverse events being reported. Patients received significant relief from their symptoms at multiyear follow-ups.


	 This method is less invasive, with less pain, less recovery time (just 24 hours for most patients), less scarring, less bleeding and less follow-up procedures. It can be used safely in tandem with other medical therapies or sinus surgery techniques. It does not limit future treatment options, and is safer for people who are prone to excessive bleeding or those in the ICU.


	 Article by Dr. <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109997763508607246985?rel=author" target="_blank">Anita Krishnan</a>, published in Times of India – Wellness Supplement dated 4th Jan. 2014

Dr Anita Krishnan explains how this technique works          Chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis is a condition that affects almost 134 million people in India/which means one in eight do not have a healthy sinus. The number of affected persons is more in the metros like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi thanks to the higher levels of pollution and lesser green spaces and fresh air. Everyone has four types of sinuses which are hollow cavities in the bo

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Anyone who’s seen a nosebleed will vouch for the fact that it can be a scary sight. Usually, there will be blood oozing from one or both nostrils, and the incident will be referred to as epistaxis medically speaking.


	 Although it looks alarming, most of the time the nosebleed will stop on its own. All it takes is a few minutes of self-care. The intensity and the time of the bleed could differ from person to person, but most nosebleed episodes last between a few seconds to a few minutes.


	 Medical attention will be required only in cases that are heavy and/or frequent require medical attention.


	 Most often, nosebleeds are caused by the mucus lining inside the nose drying up - which could happen if you live in a cold, dry place; spend lots of time in air-conditioned areas; or due to an infection. Nosebleeds could also be caused by deficiencies, inhalation of dangerous chemicals, sinusitis and substance abuse. The usual routine for stopping the bleed is to hold/pinch the area above your nostrils for ten minutes.


	 People whose blood takes longer time to clot, whether because of their body constitution, or due to some medication they are taking- also suffer from longer and heavier bleeds. In cases where ‘pinching of the nose’ routine does not work, and the episode lasts for more than twenty minutes, then the doctor will have to try other options to solve it. Cauterising the bleeding point is one option - the bleeding point is sealed with either chemicals like trichloroacetic acid or silver nitrate or with electrocautery. If the bleeding is very profuse, the nose is tightly packed with ribbon gauze soaked in antibiotic creams or with special hemosealent sponges.


	 For an episode that lasts more than twenty minutes, it is very important that you get professional help to check why this is happening. Your doctor is likely prescribe a few blood tests like a complete hemogram to see is the patient is anemic or whether he/she has an abnormal bleeding tendency due to blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma , idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura etc. Sometimes acute nosebleeds could be the sign of certain kidney ailments like acute nephritis, chronic renal failure etc and to check this out blood urea levels, creatinine levels and blood uric acid levels are checked. Liver failure or some variants of hepatitis also can cause a nose bleed, so a full liver function tests also, including a check of bleeding and clotting parameters.


	 People who suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure are likely to have heavier bleeds that are usually posterior in nature. This means that the bleeding is not happening from the front of the nose, but it is happening from the top. For BP patients, this can be a chronic and sometimes frequent experience. Chronic bleeds require medical attention, since this heavy blood loss can be serious and in some cases could even lead to anemia.


	 People who have nose bleeds due o high BP should monitor their blood pressure carefully and ensure that it stays within the healthy limits. This can be done by following a healthy food pattern that helps to regulate blood pressure, proper exercise, getting adequate sleep, and finding a good way to destress.


	 If the nose bleed is not profuse and only blood streaked mucous generally it could be due to simple causes like dryness, finger picking of the nose or acute rhinosinusitis. On the other hand, having persistent blood streaked mucous could be a symptom of something more serious like cancerous lesions of nose and nasopharynx or fungal infections. If these are not identified and treated early, it could become life threatening. It is very important that these be ruled out by an ENT specialist.


	 If you are generally prone to nosebleeds, try to avoid picking your nose, or blowing too hard through your nostrils. Be careful about the blood-thinning medicines that you use, and do discuss with your physician or specialist if you are on such medications. It is also advisable to avoid alcohol, smoking and hot drinks, especially when you are recovering from a nosebleed, since these will make the blood vessels inside your nose to expand.


	 
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	 MBBS,DLO(AFMC),DNB,PGDMLE 
	 Consultant ENT and Balloon Sinuplasty Surgeon

Anyone who’s seen a nosebleed will vouch for the fact that it can be a scary sight. Usually, there will be blood oozing from one or both nostrils, and the incident will be referred to as epistaxis medically speaking. Although it looks alarming, most of the time the nosebleed will stop on its own. All it takes is a few minutes of self-care. The intensity and the time of the bleed could differ from person to person, but most nosebleed episodes last

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Have you been having trouble every time you catch a cold? What starts off as a simple sniffle turns into a few weeks of discomfort or even debilitating sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis, or the incidence of having heavy blocks in your nasal passageways, affects more than 37 million people in the USA annually. With the rise in the incidence of allergies and pollution, urban India is also facing a huge rise in this condition.


	 So what exactly is sinusitis? We have four types of sinuses on each side of the face- hollow cavities around the cheek bones and eyes. These cavities are covered with a mucus layer and cells that contain a lining of cilia or tiny hair, which trap and push out the bacteria and pollutants that enter the cavities. Each sinus has an opening, which allows accumulated mucus to drain out. When this drainage is blocked, that’s when a mucus buildup starts to occur. Due to allergies etc. many people suffer from improper drainage, microbial infections etc. which causes accumulated mucus and/or inflammation of the membrane in their sinuses. These cases result in chronic sinusitis or as acute sinusitis.


	 Debilitating condition


	 Sinusistis, especially if it’s an acute case, can be a very debilitating condition. Pains and aches around all of the cavities, intense headaches, fatigue, congestion in the nasal passages and sinuses, loss of smell, heavy headedness – separately, one may be able to handle them, but when they come in together, these effects can be totally debilitating. Statistics say that chronic/ acute sinusitis is actually more debilitating than congestive heart failure or chronic back pain! US statistics say it results in 18-22 million doctor visits every year.


	 ENT specialists call this condition Rhinosinusistis, which could be classified as acute (when the episode lasts for less than 4 weeks) or as chronic (when the episode lasts for more than 12 weeks).


	 Surgical Consult


	 Statistics from the US show that there are 1.4 million surgical consults for chronic rhinosinusitis annually. Of these, 900,000 decline surgery – either because they are ineligible for the Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) or because they do not feel comfortable about doing it.


	 In any sinus surgery, what the ENT surgeon focuses on will be to clear the blocked sinuses, and restore normal drainage and function to the sinuses. In conventional sinus surgery, or FESS, specialized instruments are placed into the nose along with a small endoscope to help the surgeon see inside the nose and nasal cavities. The surgeon will remove bone and tissue to enlarge the sinus opening. The other drawbacks of this procedure, which was noted over a period of two decades was that FESS also led to post-operative pain, scarring, and bleeding with possibility of complications like inadvertent entry into orbit, anterior cranial fossa etc. Also, if a patient has an atypical anatomy, this method is more difficult to use. And the patient often has to deal with the cumbersome side effects of having to use nasal packs to stop the bleeding and will have to encounter a delay in returning to his/her normal lifestyle. 
	 This is where technology has brought in an even better solution – Balloon Sinuplasty.


	 Technology enhanced Surgery options Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty™ Technology


	 Balloon Sinuplasty has been in use for more than 7 years with over 6,800 surgeons trained in BSPTM and over 200,070 patients treated and 600,210 sinusotomies performed in the United States.


	 
	 After being available and used by ENT specialists for seven years, clinical research proves that the Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty method of surgically addressing chronic rhinosinusitis is a proven, minimally invasive option for dilating blocked sinuses.


	 How does it work?

<ul>
	<li> A small, flexible, sinus balloon catheter is placed into the nose to reach the sinuses. The sinus balloon catheter is gradually inflated to gently restructure the previously blocked nasal passage, maintaining the integrity of the sinus lining and restoring normal sinus drainage and function.</li>
	<li> There is minimal bleeding, and many patients have been able to return to normal activities within 24 hours.</li>
</ul>

	 The Advantages:

<ul>
	<li> Safe and Effective – research shows that it’s much less riskier than other surgical methods in relieving sinusitis symptoms. Published data in leading ENT journals show that study participants experienced no adverse events and received significant relief from their symptoms at multi-year follow-up.</li>
	<li> Minimally Invasive - The technology uses small, soft, flexible devices that enter entirely through the nostrils. These devices gently open blocked sinus openings, and in many cases, without tissue or bone removal.</li>
	<li> Patient Friendly – It is less invasive, there is less trauma, less pain, less recovery time (just 24 hours for most patients), less scarring and less follow-up procedures.</li>
	<li> Reduced Bleeding – Most often there is no tissue or bone removed when thistechnology is employed, which means less bleeding.</li>
	<li>
	
		 Does Not Limit Treatment Options - Since this technology is an endoscopic tool, it can safely be used in tandem with other medical therapies or sinus surgery techniques. It also does not limit future treatment options if a patient has progressive disease.
	
	</li>
	<li> Can be used by special case patients – like those who are prone to excessive bleeding or those in the ICU.</li>
</ul>

	 It is essential that sinusitis be treated as early as possible so that it does not develop into a chronic, and debilitating condition; and will also serve to protect against other complications from arising. Treating early also means that the patient will be able to get relief from simpler measures like medications or Balloon Sinulasty, and can avoid more radical and invasive measures.


	 Dr <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/109997763508607246985?rel=author" target="_blank">Anita Krishnan</a> 
	 MBBS,DLO(A.F.M.C), DNB (ENT),PGDMLE 
	 Consultant ENT Surgeon and Endoscopic and Balloon Sinuplasty Surgeon 
	 NOVA SPECIALTY SURGERY 
	 KORAMANGALA 
	 BANGALORE

Have you been having trouble every time you catch a cold? What starts off as a simple sniffle turns into a few weeks of discomfort or even debilitating sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis, or the incidence of having heavy blocks in your nasal passageways, affects more than 37 million people in the USA annually. With the rise in the incidence of allergies and pollution, urban India is also facing a huge rise in this condition. So what exactly is sinusiti

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I have known Dr. Anita for last six years and she has been my first choice for any ENT challenges. I had a chronic throat infection which she successfully cured via tonsillectomy. I always get objective advise from her, right treatment and find her very responsive in all situations. She was extremely helpful during my surgery and the two week recovery period and was very patient and helpful in suggesting remedies as I was struggling to cope post surgery. I am grateful for the experience as my chronic throat infections has completely stopped post surgery. I will highly recommend Dr. Anita for any ENT issues.
-Mukesh Bansal

I met the doctor(Anita) a week ago regarding my nasal blockage problem.
I had lost faith in doctors, but after meeting with her I realized there are doctors which have deep knowledge and genuine in their profession.
On the first meet she prescribed me to go for a test and scan, which I initially thought were expensive, but later realized that they were very necessary to correctly identify the problem and start the treatment in the right direction. She didn't comment anything without scan report. On the next meet she went through the scan and test reports. She wrote a detailed prescription and explained me regarding my problems. She genuinely told me that I don't need any surgery and prescribed some medicines for a few months. She told that I will not need to come here again. I am very satisfied with her approach. She has deep knowledge and is genuine to her profession. Like she identified that I have ENS, which many doctors in the same profession don't know about, even when they regularly do the surgeries. Also most of the medicines she prescribed were without side effects.
Happy to see a doctor like you, and yes I will visit you again, even when I am recovered, to say you thank you :)

A month and half back when I went to see Dr Anita, I was staring at uncertainty and fearing the worse about a severe and painful inflammation around my lymph node. Naturally I was stressed since I had consulted another physician before Dr Anita and even with heavy doses of antibiotics the infection had only but increased. The  most comforting factor when you meet Dr Anita is the comforting demeanor with which she treats a patient..she has a keen eye for details and  patiently hears you out. She even went to the extent of calling up diagnostics centers and hospitals to quickly set in motion my IV drips and diagnosis which needless to say means a lot these day. We had almost decided upon a surgery to cure the infection,however the medication suggested by her started to work wonders all of a sudden and she even brought me back from the verge of an imminent surgery. It was later diagnosed with a very rare form of infection which she had considered as one of the options from day1. Her careful steps while treating me ensured she was always in control and never was any unnecessary course correction required during the treatment. The best part of Dr Anita is her excellent knowledge and judicious weighing of options before taking any steps towards a surgery or suggesting a diagnosis test. Thanks to her  I am on my way to recovery and given the acute condition I was in ,this is nothing short of being the best treatment I have received ever. So I would recommend Dr Anita Krishnan to be one of the best,if not the best ENT docter in Bangalore

I have been visiting Dr Anita since 10 years for any ENT related needs for my family and myself.
She had operated on my tonsillitis few years ago.
I always recommend her to anyone I meet as it’s rare to find good natured, noble doctors nowadays.

Some of the things which make her the best are as follows:
1. Listens to you attentively
2. Is well aware of latest updates in field of ENT and medicines
3. Her diagnosis is the best
4. Never rushes for surgery etc.
5. Gives mental strength to distressed patients by right counselling
6. If you need help in some other specialization area, she helps you with that also.
7. Not money minded at all
God bless her as she treats you like a friend and patient needing help.

Thanks,
Sanjeev
Director E Services

Firstly I would like to thank doctor Anita for giving me a new life.I always had this tonsils problem and then I met Dr.Anita through one of my friend and that's how my life changed.She not only understood my tonsil problem but also found out all my deficiencies.My tonsillectomy surgery was smoothly done.I was scared before the surgery as I had read many complications about post tonsillectomy surgery but I did not face any complication after the surgery.Everything went so well and I recovered very soon.Its because of doctor Anita I feel so healthy today.You are the best doctor I have ever met.Your treatment your relation with patients are too good.Bangloreans are lucky to have you here.Thank is a small word doctor.I actually don't have word to express how good I feel without my tonsils.Will always approach you for anyENT related issues.

There are very few doctors in our country who explain the problem and the medication in detail. Dr. Anita is one among those rare experts. I always had this throat infection problem which kept coming back in one or the other form which is finally cured by her. It was such a great feeling to know things in detail and I was touched by her concern for patients.

Here’s a brief history of my allergic rhinitis and a short testimonial about my FESS experience –

I was first told that I’m suffering from allergic rhinitis about 5 years ago.  It came as a surprise to me because I’m a born-and-bred Bangalorean and I thought I was quite immune to the allergy problems that many people complain of, after living in this city.  Anyways, I was told by an ENT specialist that I should try alternative therapy because the allergy wasn’t severe.  So off I went to a homeopath.  Although there was some relief initially, things didn’t get much better.  So I changed course after some months to Ayurveda.  This too worked temporarily.  When my allergy became worse, I met with an allopath who put me on medication and also told me that my nose was full of polyps.  With the medication, I felt that I was back to normal, but the allergy and breathing problems were back with a bang within a year.  So I again tried alternative medicines with not much effect.  Finally, I decided to get my polyps removed because running around looking for alternate solutions got me nowhere. 
 
I had earlier met Dr Anita Krishnan, ENT expert at Nova Medical Center in Koramangala, Bangalore, because both of us consult there.  I had liked her friendly introduction.  So I decided to ask her opinion about my polyps removal.  After the initial consult, I decided to undergo FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) at Nova and Anita would do the procedure.  She reassured me that there would be no complications and that I could go home the same evening.

On the day of the surgery, I found that she had given all instructions clearly and the OT staffs were well prepared.  The next thing I knew was that I was already in the post-operative area and my nose was plugged and bandaged.  Since I didn’t go home the same evening, Anita dropped by in the evening to check if I was doing ok.  What really touched me was that it was her daughter’s birthday, and after the party while her daughter was waiting in the car, Anita came by to see me and also changed my nose dressing.  What a caring doctor!  The next morning I wanted to go home as soon as possible, and again Anita came early enough to discharge me.  During the follow up visit, she handled the nose-plug removal so gently that I hardly felt any pain. 
 
Dr Anita Krishnan is not only a dedicated ENT expert but is also very gentle with patients and makes us feel most comfortable.  She is a warm human being.  She’s soft spoken but a thorough professional.  I would recommend Dr Anita Krishnan for any ENT procedures because she has the healing touch!”

I was having problems with breathing through my nose for almost four years. I used to have  nasal congestion ,stuffy head , sneezing , snoring , cold and all these made me unable to concentrate on anything I did . Consulted few doctors before. They just gave me nasal sprays and few pills which didn’t seem to have much effect. Then , my Dad found Dr- Anita Krishnan on the Internet and we fixed an appointment to meet her at Nova specialty center.

The moment I saw Dr Anita – I was impressed and I knew I was in safe hands.  .Dr Anita exudes Great Confidence .She has a dynamic personality, well skilled, spreading positive energy to those around her and is always seen with a cheerful face. She examined me and said that I had nasal polyps and immediately recommended a surgery. I had to travel to the US in 10 days but Dr Anita assured me that 10 days were more than enough to take rest after the surgery. I trusted her and got the surgery ( Septoplasty , bilaterla fess and laser turbinoplasty ) done  the same week . I was expecting lot of pain post-surgery, but to my surprise, I had only slight discomfort in the nose and pain level on a scale of 10 is 2. Dr Anita visited me regularly when I was in the hospital and her kind words made me forget the slight pain I was going through. I also liked the way she explained things in layman’s terms. The hospitality @ Nova specialty center was awesome too.  I got discharged the next day after my nose bandages were removed.

Post operation – I was dizzy for a couple of days due to the antibiotics /meds but started feeling better after that, I had the nasal splints removed a week later and then normalcy returned .I must mention about the sound sleep I am having these days and not to forget the fact that I am getting only good dreams instead of waking up mid nights struggling to breathe with my Congested nose.

Thank you Dr Anita for taking good care of me and making my life so much easier, I will strongly recommend you to anyone who has ENT problems and I am grateful to my Dad for finding her !”

Those who know about the soreness and discomfort of nasal polyps would understand the torment it offers! I was going through that for last 12 years and 20 ENT specialists (India and Abroad) experimented on me with various modes of treatments. I underwent a surgical procedure during 2009 and the results made me to believe that I lost the most precious sense of identifying the aroma.

Once again the knife fall on my nose and with lots of critics around me looking with suspension. I kept my faith in God and the Doctor. The surgery happened on 12th Sept and doctor took 3 hours to get rid of the polyps from my nasal track. Believe it or not, I feel the aroma of my morning coffee after many years! I’m impressed with Dr.Anita’s dedication and compassion. Even she calls in the mid might and checks the status of the patients who are on the recovery room of the hospital. A compassionate act!

Thank you Doctor for your sincerity and professionalism. I wish and hope many more would certainly benefit from it!

My name is name is Subramani. I hereby like to thank Dr. Anita Krishnan for the successful "Laser Assisted Turbinoplasty".

There is nothing like anything if you are freed from a plaguing condition. I actually had to count myself the number of times I was breathing easily, more importantly freely. My nose used to get blocked every day 30 minutes. During sleep I would be fortunate if either one of the nostrils was free.

To get rid of this condition I surrendered to temporary solution using "Otrivin" nasal relieving spray. Though it provides relief fast and for shorter period, it has severe adverse effects such addicting ourselves to this and even heard it increases the blood pressure, not sure but pretty scary.

It may sound ironic that my wife is a doctor, and she was persisting since a long time to get operated. Finally, I started the research to find the best doctor, and this is how I met Dr. Anita Krishnan.

Really need to say that she is THE best doctor I have met. A very important trait a doctor should have is the listening skill. Dr. Anita has this in abundance.
The pre, operation procedure and the past operation went so smooth, I need not worry a lot.

Explained me exactly what will need done, and answered all my questions patiently. All in all I can only thank Dr. Anita Krishnan for the successful operation.

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