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Health tips

Simple tips for better ENT health.

Practical, doctor-reviewed habits for your ears, nose and throat. Search for a topic or browse by area below.

Daily ear care

Keep your ears healthy and protected.

Ears clean themselves. Most problems come from trying to help them.

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  • Dry the outer ear gently with a soft towel after bathing.
  • Tilt your head to let water drain after swimming.
  • Clean only the outer ear with a damp cloth.
  • Let earwax move out on its own. It protects the canal.
  • Wipe earphones regularly and give your ears breaks.

Avoid

  • Cotton buds, hairpins, keys or matchsticks inside the ear.
  • Ear candling. It does not remove wax and can burn.
  • Putting oils or drops in if you have pain, discharge or a past eardrum hole.
  • Scratching an itchy ear. See a doctor instead.
  • Sharing earphones or hearing devices.

Hearing protection

Tips to prevent hearing damage.

Noise damage builds up quietly and cannot be reversed. Loudness and time both matter.

How long is safe?

  • Normal conversationabout 60 dB · safe all day
  • Heavy city trafficabout 85 dB · up to 8 hours
  • Loud music in earphonesabout 100 dB · around 15 minutes
  • Concerts, fireworks, sirens110 dB and above · minutes or less

60 / 60 rule

Keep volume under 60% and take a break after 60 minutes of earphone use.

Wear ear protection

Use earplugs or earmuffs at concerts, in workshops and around power tools.

Noise-cancelling helps

Cancelling noise means you do not need to turn the volume up on a noisy commute.

Check your hearing

Get tested if you work in noise, notice ringing, or keep asking people to repeat.

Sinus care tips

Maintain clear and healthy breathing.

A saline rinse is the simplest way to ease a blocked, congested nose.

  1. Wash your hands

    Clean hands and a clean rinse bottle or neti pot.

  2. Use safe water

    Distilled, or boiled and cooled. Never plain tap water.

  3. Lean over a sink

    Tilt your head to one side and breathe through your mouth.

  4. Rinse each side

    Pour gently into the upper nostril and let it drain from the other.

  5. Clean and dry

    Wash the device after each use and air-dry it.

  • Drink plenty of water so mucus stays thin.
  • Breathe warm steam from a bowl or a hot shower.
  • Keep air clean. Avoid smoke, incense and strong sprays.
  • Raise your head with an extra pillow at night.

Nasal hygiene

Tips for better nasal health.

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Throat care

Keep your throat healthy and comfortable.

Know what to do at home, what to watch, and when to get seen.

Soothe at home

  • Sip warm water, soups or tea. Honey helps adults and children over one year.
  • Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day.
  • Rest your voice and avoid shouting or forceful throat clearing.
  • Use a humidifier or steam to ease dryness.

Keep an eye on

  • A sore throat that lasts longer than a week.
  • Frequent tonsil infections, especially in winter.
  • A tired or strained voice by evening.
  • Constant throat clearing with heartburn or a sour taste.

See a doctor soon

  • Trouble breathing, swallowing or opening the mouth.
  • Hoarseness lasting more than 3 weeks.
  • A lump in the neck, or blood in saliva or phlegm.
  • Severe pain on one side with fever or drooling.

Seasonal health tips

Prevent ENT allergies and infections.

Each season brings different triggers. Pick one to see what helps.

  • Wear a mask or cover your nose on dusty roads.
  • Drink water often. Dry throats and noses get irritated easily.
  • Avoid very cold drinks right after being in the heat.
  • Keep air-conditioner filters clean and avoid direct cold air.
  • Dust
  • Pollen
  • Dry air

Healthy lifestyle

Daily habits for better ENT health.

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Expert health advice

Recommendations from our ENT specialists.

Dr. Meera Raghavan

Dr. Meera Raghavan

ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon

Throat and voice

  • Stay hydrated and rest your voice when it tires.
  • Do not smoke. It is the biggest avoidable throat risk.
  • Get hoarseness checked if it lasts 3 weeks.
Dr. Arjun Venkatesh

Dr. Arjun Venkatesh

Rhinology & Sinus Specialist

Nose and sinus

  • Blow gently and rinse with saline for congestion.
  • Avoid long use of decongestant sprays.
  • See us if symptoms last beyond 10 days.
Dr. Kavya Nair

Dr. Kavya Nair

Audiologist & Hearing Specialist

Ears and hearing

  • Follow the 60/60 rule with earphones.
  • Test children's hearing early, even without symptoms.
  • Get tested yearly if you work around loud noise.

Do not wait if you notice

  • Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears
  • Trouble breathing or swallowing
  • A nosebleed that continues after 20 minutes of pressure
  • Ear pain with discharge or fever
  • Hoarseness lasting more than 3 weeks

For a life-threatening emergency, go to your nearest hospital.

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This page shares general information and does not replace medical advice.