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The consultation helped me understand the possible reasons for persistent hoarseness and why further examination might be necessary.

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Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon13 Years
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Manasa N A is a Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, with 13 years of experience. She specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, voice box, head and neck.
She completed her MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, followed by a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) from JJM Medical College, Karnataka, and DNB in Otorhinolaryngology from Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur. She has also undertaken additional training in middle ear surgery and cochlear implant surgery.
Her clinical expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, micro ear surgery, tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, voice restoration surgery, snoring management and obstructive sleep apnea surgery. She also evaluates and manages hearing problems, chronic sinus infections, recurrent throat infections, vocal cord disorders and head and neck conditions.
Dr. Manasa N A focuses on accurate diagnosis, individualised treatment planning and appropriate surgical and non-surgical approaches to ENT disorders. She has also contributed to professional research activities through medical conference presentations and publications.
Patients seeking specialised ENT care in Bangalore can consult Dr. Manasa N A at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, for evaluation and treatment of ear, nose, throat and head and neck conditions.
Dr. Manasa N A provides evaluation and treatment for ear, nose and throat conditions, including sinus infections, hearing disorders, throat infections and nasal obstruction.
She evaluates chronic sinusitis, recurrent sinus infections and nasal blockage. Endoscopic sinus surgery may be recommended for selected patients who do not respond adequately to medical treatment.
Dr. Manasa N A manages ear infections, hearing difficulties and middle ear disorders. Her surgical expertise includes tympanoplasty, myringoplasty and micro ear surgery.
She evaluates nasal breathing difficulties associated with a deviated nasal septum. Septoplasty may be recommended to improve nasal airflow when clinically appropriate.
She evaluates persistent hoarseness, voice changes and vocal cord disorders. Treatment may include medical management, voice therapy or surgical procedures depending on the diagnosis.
Dr. Manasa N A evaluates snoring and upper airway obstruction, providing appropriate treatment recommendations and surgical options for selected patients.
She provides specialist evaluation and management of head and neck conditions, including disorders requiring surgical assessment and treatment.
MBBS, DLO, DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
ndoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Chronic Sinusitis Treatment, Septoplasty, Tympanoplasty, Myringoplasty, Micro Ear Surgery, Cochlear Implant Surgery, Tonsillectomy, Hearing Disorder Management, Vocal Cord Disorder Treatment, Voice Restoration Surgery, Snoring Treatment, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Evaluation, Tracheostomy, Nasal Endoscopy and Ear Infection Treatment.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Manasa N A
Chronic sinusitis may be managed with nasal saline rinses, prescribed nasal medications and treatment of contributing conditions. Endoscopic sinus surgery may be considered when symptoms persist despite appropriate medical treatment.
Septoplasty may be recommended when a deviated nasal septum causes persistent nasal blockage, breathing difficulties or related symptoms that are not adequately relieved by non-surgical treatment.
Yes. Tympanoplasty or myringoplasty may be used to repair a perforated eardrum. The appropriate procedure depends on the size of the perforation, middle ear health and hearing assessment.
Treatment depends on the type and cause of the infection. Options may include medicines, ear cleaning, preventive measures or surgery for selected patients with persistent middle ear problems.
Treatment may include voice therapy, medicines, management of contributing conditions or surgery. An ENT specialist may perform laryngoscopy to identify the cause of persistent hoarseness or voice changes.
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