Winter ENT Care Tips: Protect Your Throat, Nose & Ears This Season
Expert Guidance from Gunam Super Speciality Hospital, Hosur
Winter often brings an increase in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems. Cold winds, reduced humidity, and exposure to viral infections make these organs more vulnerable. At Gunam Super Speciality Hospital, Hosur, our ENT specialists emphasize preventive care to reduce infections and keep you healthy throughout the season.
Why ENT Problems Increase During Winter
- Dry Air: Cold weather and indoor heating dry out nasal passages and throat, causing irritation.
- Viral Infections: Flu, colds, and throat infections are more common due to close indoor gatherings.
- Allergens & Dust: Poor indoor air circulation can worsen sinus issues and allergies.
Understanding these factors helps you adopt the right preventive strategies and stay healthy during winter.
Practical ENT Care Tips for Winter
1. Protect Your Nose
- Use saline sprays or gentle steam inhalation to prevent nasal dryness.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf to warm the air before breathing outdoors.
2. Keep Your Throat Healthy
- Drink warm fluids like ginger tea, soups, and herbal drinks to soothe irritation.
- Gargle with warm salt water to reduce soreness.
- Include vitamin-rich foods like citrus fruits, spinach, and almonds to boost immunity.
3. Maintain Ear Hygiene
- Keep your ears dry after bathing or exposure to cold.
- Avoid inserting cotton buds or sharp objects into the ear canal.
- Use ear protection against cold winds, especially if prone to infections.
4. Stay Hydrated
- Even in winter, drink plenty of water to prevent dryness in the throat and nasal passages.
5. Improve Indoor Air Quality
- Use a humidifier to maintain proper moisture levels.
- Ventilate rooms regularly to circulate fresh air.
- Avoid indoor smoking, as smoke irritates the respiratory tract.
When to See an ENT Specialist
- Sore throat lasting more than a week
- Ear pain, hearing loss, or ringing in the ears
- Nasal congestion or sinus pain that doesn't improve
- Voice changes or hoarseness for more than two weeks
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
At Gunam Hospital's ENT Department, specialists provide diagnostic services like nasal endoscopy, hearing assessments, and allergy testing. Treatments include medical management for sinusitis, tonsillitis, and ear infections, as well as surgical solutions for more complex ENT conditions.
Contact Us
Address 1 (Hosur):
Hosur - #35, Tank street, (Opp.Govt.Hospital),
Denkanikottai Road, Hosur - 635 109,
Krishnagiri(Dt), Tamil Nadu
Address 2 (Krishnagiri):
Krishnagiri - #2/471, 1 & 2 Street,
Chellandi Nagar, Kattiganapalli Village, Krishnagiri – 635001, Tamil Nadu
+91-80980-55055