Vertigo can cause a spinning sensation, imbalance, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty performing everyday activities, and its underlying cause may involve the inner ear or balance system. A detailed ENT assessment helps distinguish vertigo from other causes of dizziness and identify associated symptoms such as hearing changes, tinnitus, or positional triggers. Dr. Swathi N provides a structured approach to vertigo diagnosis and treatment, which may include clinical examination, positional assessment, hearing or vestibular evaluation when appropriate, and personalised management. Treatment may involve medications, vestibular rehabilitation, repositioning manoeuvres, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up depending on the underlying diagnosis.

An allergy skin prick test is a commonly used diagnostic method for identifying sensitivity to potential allergens such as dust mites, pollens, moulds, pet dander, and other environmental triggers. It can be particularly useful for patients experiencing recurrent sneezing, nasal itching, congestion, watery eyes, or allergy-related upper airway symptoms. Dr. Swathi N may recommend allergy evaluation when symptoms suggest an allergic trigger contributing to recurrent ENT problems. During skin prick testing, small amounts of selected allergens are introduced onto the skin and the reaction is carefully assessed. Identifying relevant allergens can support personalised treatment, trigger avoidance strategies, preventive care, and more effective long-term allergy management.

Allergen immunotherapy is a long-term treatment approach that may be considered for selected patients with clinically significant allergies when symptoms remain troublesome despite appropriate avoidance measures and medical management. Rather than providing only temporary symptom control, immunotherapy aims to gradually modify the immune system's response to specific allergens identified during allergy evaluation. Dr. Swathi N assesses the patient's symptoms, allergy history, test findings, and overall clinical suitability before considering immunotherapy as part of an individualised allergy management plan. Treatment requires appropriate medical supervision and regular follow-up, with the goal of reducing allergy symptoms, decreasing sensitivity to relevant allergens, and improving long-term symptom control.

Speciality: Consultant Physician | Diabetologist

Dr. Nagesh H. N. is a Consultant Physician and Diabetologist associated with Gou...

Qualification: MBBS BDS, MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics)

Speciality: Orthodontist & Dentofacial Orthopaedist

Dr. Jayanth N R is an Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopaedist with a special i...