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MYTH: Excessive earwax can indicate poor hygiene and does not clear away on its own; therefore, it is important to remove it using cotton swabs regularly.
MYTH: Excessive earwax can indicate poor hygiene and does not clear away on its own; therefore, it is important to remove it using cotton swabs regularly.
FACT: Earwax protects by trapping dust, preventing infection, and keeping ears moist. It clears out naturally. Only remove it if it’s impacted—and always let a professional do it, not cotton swabs.
MYTH: Sinusitis only happens in winter. Cold weather makes symptoms worse, so people think it's a seasonal problem.
MYTH: Sinusitis only happens in winter. Cold weather makes symptoms worse, so people think it's a seasonal problem.
FACT: Sinusitis isn't seasonal — it can strike in summer, monsoon, or winter. Triggers include infections, allergies, polyps, or a deviated septum. If untreated, it may cause headaches, facial pain, nasal blockages, and breathing issues.
MYTH: Removing tonsils weakens the body's immunity. Many believe that tonsils fight infection, so surgery will make the body more vulnerable.
MYTH: Removing tonsils weakens the body's immunity. Many believe that tonsils fight infection, so surgery will make the body more vulnerable.
FACT: Tonsils help fight germs in childhood, but when chronically infected or enlarged, they cause repeated infections and breathing issues. In such cases, removing them (tonsillectomy) improves health without harming immunity.
MYTH: After recovering from a throat infection, it's okay to start speaking normally right away. Many believe that once the fever and pain reduce, voice rest isn't necessary.
MYTH: After recovering from a throat infection, it's okay to start speaking normally right away. Many believe that once the fever and pain reduce, voice rest isn't necessary.
FACT: Even after throat infection symptoms subside, the vocal cords may still be inflamed or healing. Continuous talking, shouting, or straining the voice can delay recovery or cause long-term damage such as hoarseness or nodules. Complete or partial voice rest speeds up healing and protects vocal health.
MYTH: Using earphones causes permanent hearing loss.
MYTH: Using earphones causes permanent hearing loss.
FACT: Continuous loud volume through earphones can damage your hearing, but moderate use at safe volumes (60% or less) doesn't lead to permanent hearing loss. It's about how you use them, not that you use them at all.
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