Comprehensive ENT Services in Thiruvananthapuram
Evidence-based diagnosis and unhurried treatment for ear, nose, throat, and balance conditions by Dr. Marissa Mathew, serving families from Pongumoodu, Ulloor, Kowdiar, Pattom, and surrounding areas.
Our Clinical Treatments
Select a condition below to learn about symptoms, consultation steps, and patient care.
Vertigo & Balance Disorders
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or movement when you are completely still. Unlike general dizziness or faintness, true vertigo gives a false sense that you or your surroundings are rotating, tilting, or swaying. It is most commonly caused by a problem in the vestibular system of the inner ear.
Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction)
Ear wax (cerumen) is a natural, healthy secretion produced by the ear canal to lubricate skin and trap dust and bacteria. However, when excess wax accumulates or is pushed deep into the canal by cotton buds, it forms a hard impaction that blocks sound and causes discomfort.
Sinusitis & Nasal Care
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the paranasal sinuses—the air-filled cavities in the facial bones surrounding your eyes and nose. When these narrow drainage pathways become obstructed, mucus accumulates, creating an environment where bacteria and viruses thrive.
Tonsillitis & Throat Care
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils—two oval pads of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the throat that form part of the body's early defense system against airborne pathogens. When infected by viruses or bacteria, the tonsils become enlarged, red, and painful.
Hearing Loss Evaluation & Management
Hearing loss can develop gradually with age or arise unexpectedly following an ear infection, trauma, or wax buildup. Because clear hearing is fundamental to connecting with family, friends, and colleagues, any change in auditory sharpness deserves a thorough clinical assessment.
Ear Infection Treatment (Otitis Media & Externa)
Ear infections are among the most common reasons patients consult an ENT specialist. Infections can affect different anatomical regions: otitis externa (swimmer's ear) involves the outer canal skin, while otitis media involves the air-filled space behind the eardrum. In Kerala's warm, humid climate, moisture accumulation and monsoon colds frequently trigger both.
Allergic Rhinitis & Nasal Allergies
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal passages triggered by airborne allergens like house dust mites, mold spores, and pollen. In Thiruvananthapuram and coastal Kerala, the warm humidity creates an optimal environment for dust mites and indoor molds to flourish year-round.
Nasal Polyps Evaluation & Management
Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous (benign) teardrop-shaped growths that develop in the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They often hang down like peeled grapes from the sinus openings into the nasal cavity, arising from chronic, persistent inflammation.
Tinnitus Evaluation & Management
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external acoustic source is present. Patients describe it in many ways: a high-pitched ring, buzzing, humming, hissing, whistling, or a rhythmic whooshing. Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom arising from changes in the auditory system.
Pediatric ENT Specialist Services
Children are not simply small adults—their anatomical structures, immune defenses, and communication needs are uniquely different. Ear, nose, and throat complaints account for a substantial percentage of all childhood clinic visits, including recurrent earaches, chronic mouth breathing, enlarged adenoids, persistent snoring, and frequent tonsillitis.