Dr. Meghna Potluri

Dr Meghna Potluri is a Consultant in ENT and Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Bangalore with 16 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

She is one of the few specialists in Whitefield offering both ENT management and advanced immunotherapy-based allergy treatment within a single clinical practice, with membership in the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and subspecialty focus in sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy, paediatric allergy, and the clinical intersection of ENT disorders and allergic disease.

Area of Expertise

Dr Potluri's clinical practice spans allergy and clinical immunology, ENT conditions, and paediatric allergy, with expertise in both immunotherapy-based allergy treatment and advanced ENT surgical management.

Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Allergic conditions across the respiratory tract, skin, eyes, and gastrointestinal system are managed with targeted immunotherapy and evidence-based treatment protocols.

• Allergic rhinitis
• Allergic bronchitis and drug-resistant asthma
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Atopic eczema
• Urticaria and itching
• Food allergies
• Drug allergies
• Paediatric allergy

Treatment Approaches

• Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)
• Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)
• Monoclonal antibody therapy
• Food tolerance testing
• Allergy shots

Ear Conditions

Ear diseases and hearing-related conditions are managed with ENT surgical training and clinical expertise, including published research on the relationship between allergic rhinitis and middle ear pressure.

• Ear diseases and infections
• Hearing loss
• Vertigo and balance disorders
• Dust mite infestation of the ear

Nose and Sinus Conditions

Nasal and sinus disorders are evaluated and managed with both ENT surgical expertise and allergy-focused assessment.

• Nose and sinus diseases
• Chronic sinusitis
• Adenoids and related nasal conditions

Throat and Oral Conditions

Throat and oral cavity conditions are managed as part of a comprehensive ENT practice.

• Diseases of the throat
• Diseases of the oral cavity and mouth
• Tonsil and adenoid conditions

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Apollo Medical Centre, Marathahalli, Bangalore (Consultant)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2010)
• MS ENT, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh (2014)
• FACI, Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 89686 (Registered 2010)

Professional Memberships

• European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)

Publications and Academic Contributions

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• "Allergic Rhinitis and its Effect on Middle Ear Pressure" — Indian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 1(10) No 2 (August 2013)
• "Unusual Presentation of a Second Premolar Tooth" — National Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 1(10) No 3 (December 2013)
• "Dust Mite Infestation of Human Ear" — National Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 1(10) No 3 (December 2013)

Why Consult Dr Meghna Potluri

Dr Potluri's dual expertise in ENT and clinical immunology, combined with EAACI membership and published research on allergic rhinitis and middle ear pressure, positions her as a clinically distinctive specialist for patients with overlapping ENT and allergy conditions in Bangalore.

Her immunotherapy-based approach addresses root causes of allergic disease rather than symptomatic relief alone, making her practice particularly relevant for patients with chronic or treatment-resistant allergic conditions. She consults in English, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.

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