Dr Gayatri S Pandit Podcast

In this informative video, Dr. Gayatri S. Pandit, Consultant ENT & Allergy Specialist, explains the importance of trigger management and trigger avoidance in chronic rhinosinusitis.

She discusses several factors that may affect sinus health, including active and passive smoking, chemical and irritant exposure, air pollution, allergens, certain medications, alcohol in some patients, and repeated viral infections.

Dr. Gayatri also explains how identifying specific allergens through a skin prick allergy test can help guide allergen avoidance or, when appropriate, targeted allergen immunotherapy. She also highlights nasal irrigation and the potential role of flu vaccination for certain patients.

In this video, you'll learn:

✅ Why smoking and passive smoking should be avoided
✅ How chemical and irritant exposure can affect your nasal health
✅ The impact of air pollution on chronic rhinosinusitis
✅ How allergens can be identified through skin prick allergy testing
✅ The role of allergen avoidance and targeted immunotherapy
✅ Why some patients may need to discuss alcohol or painkiller-related triggers with their doctor
✅ How repeated viral infections may affect sinus symptoms
✅ Why flu vaccination may be beneficial for some patients

Don't just treat the symptoms—understand and manage your triggers.

If you have persistent or recurrent sinus symptoms, consult an ENT or Allergy Specialist for an appropriate evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

👩‍⚕️ About the Doctor

Dr. Gayatri S. Pandit
Consultant ENT & Allergy Specialist

Dr. Gayatri S. Pandit provides specialist care in ENT and allergy-related conditions, with a focus on identifying triggers and supporting appropriate diagnosis and management.