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alt=\"Dr. Gouda Ramesh\"><div class=\"nm\">Dr. Gouda Ramesh<\/div><div class=\"ed\"><strong>Education<\/strong><br>MBBS \u2013 Osmania Medical College<br>MS-ENT \u2013 Kakatiya Medical College<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"side-card\"><h4>Recent Posts<\/h4><ul class=\"side-list\" id=\"recentPosts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/foreign-body-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Body Removal in the Ear, Nose, and Throat: A Parent\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/nose-bleeding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nose Bleeding: Causes, How to Stop It, and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/nasal-polyps-symptoms-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/enlarged-adenoids-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adenoids: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in 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solid var(--line-2);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}\r\n.spec-card::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:4px;background:var(--grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s}\r\n.spec-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}\r\n.spec-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}\r\n.spec-card .ic{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--sky-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px}\r\n.spec-card .ic svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.spec-card h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin-bottom:10px}\r\n.spec-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px}\r\n.spec-card .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem}\r\n.spec-card .more svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s}\r\n.spec-card:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- *\/\r\n.about__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}\r\n.about__media{position:relative}\r\n.about__media .frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:5\/4;background:var(--grad)}\r\n.about__media .frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\r\n.about__media .exp{position:absolute;right:-18px;bottom:-22px;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:20px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);text-align:center}\r\n.about__media .exp b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:800;display:block;line-height:1}\r\n.about__media .exp span{font-size:.8rem;opacity:.92}\r\n.about__body p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:1.02rem}\r\n.about__body .signoff{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:8px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.about__body .signoff .av{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;flex:none;overflow:hidden}\r\n.about__body .signoff .av img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\r\n.about__body .signoff b{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);display:block}\r\n.about__body .signoff span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.vmv{margin-top:30px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}\r\n.vmv__card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1px solid var(--line-2);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}\r\n.vmv__card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}\r\n.vmv__card .ic{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}\r\n.vmv__card .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:#fff}\r\n.vmv__card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:10px}\r\n.vmv__card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- STATS ---------- *\/\r\n.stats{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#aaddf3 0%,#87ceeb 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}\r\n.stats::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;top:-120px;left:-80px;width:380px;height:380px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}\r\n.stats::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;bottom:-150px;right:-60px;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(20,41,89,.05)}\r\n.stats__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px;position:relative}\r\n.stat{text-align:center;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.stat b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.1rem);font-weight:800;display:block;line-height:1}\r\n.stat span{display:block;margin-top:10px;color:rgba(20,41,89,.74);font-weight:600;font-size:.96rem}\r\n.stat .bar{width:46px;height:4px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:3px;margin:16px auto 0;opacity:.55}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- SERVICES ---------- *\/\r\n.services__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}\r\n.svc{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column}\r\n.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}\r\n.svc__img{aspect-ratio:16\/10;background:var(--sky-soft);overflow:hidden}\r\n.svc__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .55s ease}\r\n.svc:hover .svc__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}\r\n.svc__body{padding:24px 26px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}\r\n.svc .ic{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--sky-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:.3s}\r\n.svc:hover .ic{background:var(--grad)}\r\n.svc .ic svg{width:27px;height:27px;color:var(--blue);transition:.3s}\r\n.svc:hover .ic svg{color:#fff}\r\n.svc h3{font-size:1.14rem;margin-bottom:10px}\r\n.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.91rem;margin-bottom:18px;flex:1}\r\n.svc .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem}\r\n.svc .more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s}\r\n.svc:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- CONDITIONS ---------- *\/\r\n\/* ---------- CONDITIONS ---------- *\/\r\n.conditions{background:var(--bg)}\r\n.cond-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:40px}\r\n.cond-tabs button{padding:9px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);transition:.2s;cursor:pointer}\r\n.cond-tabs button:hover{color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--sky)}\r\n.cond-tabs button.active{background:var(--sky);color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--sky);font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -6px rgba(135,206,235,.9)}\r\n.cond-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;max-width:1060px;margin-inline:auto;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:#fff}\r\n.cond{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:10px;padding:20px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);border-right:1px solid var(--line-2);background:#fff;transition:background .18s}\r\n.cond:nth-child(4n){border-right:none}\r\n.cond:nth-last-child(-n+4){border-bottom:none}\r\n.cond:hover{background:var(--sky-soft)}\r\n.cond .ck{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--sky-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;transition:background .18s}\r\n.cond:hover .ck{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),#b8e4f5)}\r\n.cond .ck svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.cond span{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3}\r\n.cond.hide{display:none}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- TECHNOLOGY ---------- *\/\r\n.tech{background:var(--grad-soft);position:relative;overflow:hidden}\r\n.tech::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;top:-120px;right:-120px;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(135,206,235,.5),transparent 65%)}\r\n.tech .sec-head h2{color:var(--navy)}\r\n.tech .sec-head p{color:var(--muted)}\r\n.tech .eyebrow{color:var(--blue)}\r\n.tech .eyebrow .wave i{background:var(--blue)}\r\n.tech__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;position:relative}\r\n.tech-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}\r\n.tech-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}\r\n.tech-card__img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;background:var(--sky-soft)}\r\n.tech-card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .55s ease}\r\n.tech-card:hover .tech-card__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}\r\n.tech-card__body{padding:18px 18px 20px;text-align:center}\r\n.tech-card h3{color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0}\r\n.tech-card__body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55;margin:7px 0 0}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- WHY ---------- *\/\r\n.why__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}\r\n.why-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:32px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}\r\n.why-card::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;right:-40px;top:-40px;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky-soft);opacity:0;transition:.4s}\r\n.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}\r\n.why-card:hover::after{opacity:.6}\r\n.why-card .ic{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;z-index:1}\r\n.why-card .ic svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:#fff}\r\n.why-card h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:11px;position:relative;z-index:1}\r\n.why-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;position:relative;z-index:1}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- SPECIALISTS ---------- *\/\r\n.docs{background:#fff}\r\n.docs__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}\r\n.doc{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line-2);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}\r\n.doc:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}\r\n.doc__photo{aspect-ratio:1\/1;background:var(--grad);position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden}\r\n.doc__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center}\r\n.doc__photo .tag{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--navy);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);z-index:2}\r\n.doc__body{padding:24px}\r\n.doc__body h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:4px}\r\n.doc__body .qual{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:14px}\r\n.doc__body .row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:8px}\r\n.doc__body .row svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--blue);flex:none}\r\n.doc__body .profile{margin-top:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.doc__body .profile svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s}\r\n.doc:hover .profile svg{transform:translateX(4px)}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- PROCESS ---------- *\/\r\n.process{background:var(--grad-soft)}\r\n.timeline{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:20px}\r\n.timeline::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;top:36px;left:6%;right:6%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sky),var(--blue));z-index:0}\r\n.step{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}\r\n.step__num{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--sky);display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:.3s;position:relative}\r\n.step__num svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--blue);transition:.3s}\r\n.step__num .badge{position:absolute;top:-8px;right:-8px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;display:grid;place-items:center}\r\n.step.active .step__num,.step:hover .step__num{background:var(--grad);border-color:transparent;transform:scale(1.06)}\r\n.step.active .step__num svg,.step:hover .step__num svg{color:#fff}\r\n.step h3{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:8px}\r\n.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;padding-inline:4px}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- *\/\r\n.testi{background:#fff;overflow:hidden}\r\n.testi__viewport{overflow:hidden;margin:0 -12px;padding:8px 0}\r\n.testi__track{display:flex;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}\r\n.testi__slide{flex:0 0 33.333%;padding:0 12px;box-sizing:border-box}\r\n.tcard{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:30px;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}\r\n.tcard .gquote{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:16px}\r\n.tcard .stars{display:flex;gap:3px;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.tcard .stars svg{width:18px;height:18px}\r\n.tcard .gmark{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none}\r\n.tcard p{color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem;flex:1;margin-bottom:22px}\r\n.tcard .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.tcard .who .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;flex:none}\r\n.tcard .who b{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);font-size:.98rem;display:block;line-height:1.1}\r\n.tcard .who span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.testi__nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;margin-top:38px}\r\n.testi__nav button{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1.6px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.25s;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.testi__nav button:hover{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:scale(1.06)}\r\n.testi__nav button svg{width:20px;height:20px}\r\n.testi__dots{display:flex;gap:8px}\r\n.testi__dots button{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);transition:.25s;padding:0}\r\n.testi__dots button.active{background:var(--blue);width:28px;border-radius:6px}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- FAQ ---------- *\/\r\n.faq{background:var(--grad-soft)}\r\n.faq__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 30px;align-items:start}\r\n.acc{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .25s}\r\n.acc.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow)}\r\n.acc__q{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;width:100%;text-align:left;padding:20px 22px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem}\r\n.acc__q .pm{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--sky-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;transition:.3s;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.acc.open .pm{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;transform:rotate(180deg)}\r\n.acc__q .pm svg{width:16px;height:16px}\r\n.acc__a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease}\r\n.acc__a p{padding:0 22px 22px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- BLOG ---------- *\/\r\n.blog__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}\r\n.post{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}\r\n.post:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}\r\n.post__img{aspect-ratio:16\/10;background:var(--grad);overflow:hidden;position:relative}\r\n.post__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}\r\n.post:hover .post__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}\r\n.post__img .date{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--navy);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}\r\n.post__img .date svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.post__body{padding:24px}\r\n.post__body .cat{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;display:block}\r\n.post__body h3{font-size:1.16rem;margin-bottom:11px;line-height:1.25}\r\n.post__body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:16px}\r\n.post__body .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.87rem}\r\n.post__body .more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s}\r\n.post:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- INSURANCE ---------- *\/\r\n.insure{background:#fff}\r\n.insure__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}\r\n.insure__body p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:24px;font-size:1.02rem}\r\n.insure__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}\r\n.insure__list .it{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:.93rem}\r\n.insure__list .it .ck{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--sky-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.insure__list .it .ck svg{width:15px;height:15px}\r\n.insure__logos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}\r\n.ins-logo{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px 22px;text-align:center;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}\r\n.ins-logo:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}\r\n.ins-logo .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 14px}\r\n.ins-logo .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:#fff}\r\n.ins-logo b{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;display:block}\r\n.ins-logo span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}\r\n\r\n\/* ---------- APPOINTMENT ---------- *\/\r\n.appt{background:var(--grad-soft);position:relative;overflow:hidden}\r\n.appt::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;top:-130px;right:-100px;width:440px;height:440px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(135,206,235,.35)}\r\n.appt__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:54px;align-items:center;position:relative}\r\n.appt__intro .eyebrow{color:var(--blue)}\r\n.appt__intro .eyebrow .wave i{background:var(--blue)}\r\n.appt__intro h2{color:var(--navy);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);margin-bottom:16px}\r\n.appt__intro p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:28px}\r\n.appt__contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}\r\n.appt__contact .c{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.appt__contact .c 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for outer and middle-ear infections, ear pain and discharge.'},\r\n  {ic:'hearing', img:'https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/images\/homepage\/treatments\/hearing-loss-management.jpg', t:'Hearing Loss Management', d:'Assessment and treatment of hearing loss, glue ear and sudden hearing loss.'},\r\n  {ic:'wax', img:'https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/images\/homepage\/treatments\/audiology-and-ear-wax-care.jpg', t:'Audiology & Ear Wax Care', d:'Hearing assessment and safe microscopic removal of impacted ear wax.'},\r\n  {ic:'vertigo', img:'https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/images\/homepage\/treatments\/vertigo-treatment.jpg', t:'Vertigo Treatment', d:'Specialised care for vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders.'},\r\n  {ic:'sinus', img:'https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/images\/homepage\/treatments\/sinus-treatment.jpg', t:'Sinus Treatment (FESS)', d:'Micro-debrider-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis.'},\r\n  {ic:'allergy', 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care for hoarseness and voice issues.'},\r\n  {ic:'pediatric', img:'https:\/\/www.goudaent.in\/images\/homepage\/treatments\/pediatric-ent-care.jpg', t:'Pediatric ENT Care', d:'Child-friendly treatment for ear, nose and throat conditions in children.'}\r\n];\r\n\r\nconst CONDITIONS = [\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'hearing',     n:'Hearing Loss'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'earPain',     n:'Ear Pain'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'ring',        n:'Tinnitus'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'vertigo',     n:'Vertigo'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'wax',         n:'Ear Wax (Keratosis)'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'glueEar',     n:'Glue Ear'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'ear',         n:'Otosclerosis'},\r\n  {g:'ear',   ic:'tmj',         n:'TMJ Dysfunction'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'sinus',       n:'Sinusitis'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'polyp',       n:'Nasal Polyps'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'allergy',     n:'Allergic Rhinitis'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'septum',      n:'Deviated Septum'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'nosebleed',   n:'Nose Bleeds (Epistaxis)'},\r\n  {g:'nose',  ic:'nasalTumor',  n:'Sinus \/ Nasal Tumors'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'tonsil',      n:'Tonsillitis'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'sleep',       n:'Sleep Apnea'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'snore',       n:'Snoring'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'voice',       n:'Voice Disorders'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'throatInfec', n:'Throat Infections'},\r\n  {g:'throat',ic:'adenoid',     n:'Adenoids'},\r\n  {g:'head',  ic:'thyroid',     n:'Thyroid'},\r\n  {g:'head',  ic:'parotid',     n:'Parotid'},\r\n  {g:'head',  ic:'submandib',   n:'Submandibular Gland'},\r\n  {g:'head',  ic:'broncho',     n:'Tracheostomy'},\r\n  {g:'head',  ic:'lymph',       n:'Lymph Node Biopsy'}\r\n];\r\n\r\nconst WHY = [\r\n  {ic:'star', t:'Experienced ENT Specialists', d:'A surgeon with 19+ years of experience and a team trusted by thousands of patients.'},\r\n  {ic:'surgery', t:'Advanced German Equipment', d:'High-quality German-made instruments for accurate diagnostics and precise surgery.'},\r\n  {ic:'scope', t:'Accurate Diagnosis', d:'Modern diagnostic tools and careful evaluation get to the root of the problem.'},\r\n  {ic:'clipboard', t:'Personalized Treatment Plans', d:'Care tailored to your specific ear, nose, throat or head & neck condition.'},\r\n  {ic:'calendar', t:'Same-Day Appointments', d:'Quick scheduling and prompt attention for urgent ENT concerns.'},\r\n  {ic:'shield', t:'Affordable Care', d:'Arogyasri, EHS and reimbursement facilities keep quality care accessible.'},\r\n  {ic:'navi', t:'Multiple Branches', d:'Locations in Kukatpally, Chandanagar and Hanamkonda for easy access.'},\r\n  {ic:'ring', t:'Excellent Patient Reviews', d:'Thousands rely on Gouda ENT for safe, effective and patient-focused treatment.'}\r\n];\r\n\r\nconst PROCESS = [\r\n  {ic:'calendar',  t:'Appointment Booking', d:'Schedule a visit online or by phone with our expert ENT specialists.'},\r\n  {ic:'steth',     t:'Consultation', d:'Meet your specialist to discuss symptoms and medical history in detail.'},\r\n  {ic:'scope',     t:'Diagnosis', d:'Thorough evaluation using advanced instruments and modern diagnostics.'},\r\n  {ic:'clipboard', t:'Treatment Planning', d:'A plan tailored to your specific ear, nose, throat or head & neck condition.'},\r\n  {ic:'surgery',   t:'Procedure \/ Treatment', d:'Safe, precise treatment or surgery using world-class German equipment.'},\r\n  {ic:'recover',   t:'Recovery & Follow-Up', d:'We monitor your recovery and provide ongoing support for lasting results.'}\r\n];\r\n\r\nconst TESTIMONIALS = [\r\n  {n:'Manjula Reddy', i:'MR', t:'A fish bone got stuck in my throat and every home remedy failed \u2014 the pain was getting worse. Dr. Ramesh removed it with great ease. My 2-hour problem was solved in 1 minute. Thank you, sir!'},\r\n  {n:'Swarupa', i:'SW', t:'Dr. Ramesh is a very good doctor. My daughter\\u2019s tonsil surgery was performed very successfully. He is a nice person and the staff also gives very good service.'},\r\n  {n:'Manu', i:'MA', t:'Thank you, Ramesh sir. Now I can breathe comfortably after the operation and I\\u2019m relieved from sinusitis. I also thank the team for continuously monitoring me, especially Laxmi madam.'},\r\n  {n:'Erpa Sandhya', i:'ES', t:'I brought my grandfather for his ear problem. The doctor gave very good treatment and now he is comfortable. Thanks to the doctor for the care.'},\r\n  {n:'Rishi Onteru', i:'RO', t:'Good service and good staff, and the lowest price for ENT problems compared to other hospitals. The best surgeons, available anytime. Once again, thank you, Ramesh sir.'},\r\n  {n:'Vilasagaram Rajesh', i:'VR', t:'Dr. Gouda Ramesh interacts well with the patient, explains the disease and the treatment to follow, and takes special care of every patient. Thank you, sir.'},\r\n  {n:'Ratheesh Janagam', i:'RJ', t:'A very good and clean environment for patients. The service is excellent, especially for surgeries. I strongly recommend this hospital for ENT care.'},\r\n  {n:'Prakash Rao', i:'PR', t:'A very experienced doctor at Y Junction who treats all ENT-related problems. The location is also very convenient, near Balanagar metro station.'}\r\n];\r\n\r\nconst FAQS = [\r\n  {q:'Is a sore throat a serious issue?', a:'It can be. A throat pain that lasts more than two weeks may be a symptom of throat cancer. 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