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Dr. Chetan Gujrathi, M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. Chetan Gujrathi is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Gujrathi specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Dr. Gujrathi has fellowship training and expertise in all forms of thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules and cancer, parathyroid disorders, salivary gland and parotid tumors. In addition, tertiary level expertise in pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck oncology and reconstruction and complex sinus disease. In addition, Dr. Gujrathi can address all other aspects of ENT. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology. Dr. Gujrathi has expertise in all these areas.
Dr. Chetan Gujrathi, M.D.
- Glendale, AZ
- University of Toronto
- Accepting new patients
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Cough that won’t go away?
Chronic cough for a long duration is almost one of, or a combination of the following: allergies (drainage), asthma (cough variant), acid reflux, or anxiety. If no answers are READ MORE
Chronic cough for a long duration is almost one of, or a combination of the following: allergies (drainage), asthma (cough variant), acid reflux, or anxiety. If no answers are found, a neurogenic cough may be the explanation, treated with a nerve modulator. A scope/work up on clinic is recommended
Uvula discomfort?
Some people do have a long/large uvula. A small surgery to shorten it may be the solution
I swallowed a fish bone 48 hours ago. I had no pain until now and it’s chest pain?
It would be prudent to have someone look with a scope. However, most of the time it’s the trauma from the fish bone that causes the symptoms rather than a fish bone that’s still READ MORE
It would be prudent to have someone look with a scope. However, most of the time it’s the trauma from the fish bone that causes the symptoms rather than a fish bone that’s still there.
Nine month old running a fever?
Fevers in babies/infants can be concerning due to possible complications. I definitely would go see your pediatrician. Cause? Colds, ear infection, urinary infection, pneumonia, READ MORE
Fevers in babies/infants can be concerning due to possible complications. I definitely would go see your pediatrician. Cause? Colds, ear infection, urinary infection, pneumonia, bronchitis, rash, to name a few
Cough mixture?
Sure, no restrictions there
Regarding my nose?
External structural anomalies of the nose/nostrils is a different problem that septal deviation. Correction can still occur, but will likely need external nasal framework surgery. READ MORE
External structural anomalies of the nose/nostrils is a different problem that septal deviation. Correction can still occur, but will likely need external nasal framework surgery. Also, many times the radiologist can call something normal, but looking in the nose, the deviated septum can be seen. So, I’d go to an ENT to look in the nose to be sure
Chesty cough?
Is it discolored? If yes, you need antibiotics. If no, I’d suggest allergy medications, singular and mucinex
Ear infection?
Sorry to hear about your issue. Hard for me to say without looking in your ear. But, here’s my advice: - dilute white vinegar and distilled water 50/50 - put 2-3 drops/ear two READ MORE
Sorry to hear about your issue. Hard for me to say without looking in your ear. But, here’s my advice:
- dilute white vinegar and distilled water 50/50
- put 2-3 drops/ear two times a day for 7 days
- peroxide diluted with water to clear the ear of wax and dead skin
- baby oil at night to lubricate it
- dilute white vinegar and distilled water 50/50
- put 2-3 drops/ear two times a day for 7 days
- peroxide diluted with water to clear the ear of wax and dead skin
- baby oil at night to lubricate it
Sore throat?
They don’t look too bad to me. I would do salt water gargles three times a day for 10 days and try treating any allergies or acid reflux. If it doesn’t improve, you may need to READ MORE
They don’t look too bad to me. I would do salt water gargles three times a day for 10 days and try treating any allergies or acid reflux. If it doesn’t improve, you may need to get it swabbed
Ear pain?
Could be wax: clean 'em out with peroxide. Could be allergies: try Flonase.
Thyroid?
Short answer: do nothing, repeat ultrasound in 6 months
Is my eardrum ruptured?
The only way to know is to have an ENT doc clean it all out under a microscope
What medicine to take for sinus pressure?
Claritin-D
Sensitive throat, hypersensitive gagging reflex?
This is a very difficult problem to fix, and to be honest to figure out. There’s no doubt stress/tension/anxiety can be a predisposing risk factor. I would treat any potential READ MORE
This is a very difficult problem to fix, and to be honest to figure out. There’s no doubt stress/tension/anxiety can be a predisposing risk factor. I would treat any potential source of irritation such as allergies abs acid reflux. Occasionally I’ve had success in reducing the symptoms by using a nerve modulator such as gabapentin or nortriptyline. Very rarely, a BOTOX injection may help. But, in office endoscopy is required
I believe I have a leech living in my nose?
You need a CT scan and office nasal endoscopy to look for it.
Which medicine is best for sore throat?
Salt water
