Otolaryngology Q&A - Page 14

The ears feel clogged or stuffed, but hearing is normal? Recently, I experienced a sensation in my ear that felt like it was covered by a membrane when I got up. I visited an otolaryngologist, who examined my ears and nose but found no abnormalities. The doctor mentioned that my ...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a medication issue? Hello, doctor. Due to a cold these past few days, I took a packet of Taisho Seiyaku's Daiichibou (granules) that I brought back from Japan. However, I realized after taking it that it states not to be used with ant...

Is there a connection between wearing earplugs and ear congestion? Hello doctor, I am currently living in a dormitory, and my roommate's alarm clock is very loud and goes off multiple times without being turned off. I usually wear earplugs to sleep, but I have noticed that I...

Lymph Node Inquiry The ultrasonography (US) of the bilateral neck and US-guided fine needle aspiration for cytology (FNAC) shows: 1. A prominent lymph node in the right neck IA (short axis: 0.9 cm), differential diagnosis: reactive node, lymphadenitis, or malignant lymphadenopath...

Waking up suddenly due to difficulty breathing during sleep? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing episodes during sleep where I suddenly can't breathe, causing me to wake up gasping for air. This lasts for a few seconds, and initially, I feel a warm sensation in m...

Coughing up blood and experiencing difficulty breathing during sleep? Recently, I often find myself struggling to breathe while sleeping, feeling as if I'm suffocating, similar to an asthma attack. I can't seem to get enough air, and my throat feels like it has phlegm, ...

Oral cyst I found something growing in my mouth. In the first image, the small lump appears somewhat translucent; could it be a salivary gland cyst? In the second image, there seems to be a polyp above the tonsil. Do I need any additional treatment? Thank you, doctor.

White coating on the tongue? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I noticed white spots on my tongue, accompanied by a tingling and numb sensation. I have seen 3-4 ENT specialists, who indicated that it is a type of fungal infection. After being prescribed a mouthwash, the spots se...

Nasal discharge with blood or blood clots? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a runny nose and throat phlegm since early December. In the mornings, I typically have light yellow-green nasal mucus and phlegm, which turns clear by the afternoon. Occasionally, I notice long-a...

Tongue issues? Hello Doctor, a couple of days ago while brushing my teeth, I suddenly noticed that a small round area of my tongue had lost its coating (I'm not sure if that's the right term). The toothpaste foam doesn't reach that area while brushing. Here is the ...

A few weeks ago, I had a hole in my upper gum. On December 18, I developed a hole on the tip of my tongue, and then on the 20th, I had another hole in the tissue inside my lower jaw? Recently, a sore on my tongue healed in about 7 days, but on December 18, I suddenly developed a ...

There is a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear? Hello Doctor: Recently, while watching television, I noticed that my right ear sometimes experiences a low, rumbling sound, which goes away after a while but keeps recurring. I've observed this for several days; sometimes it do...

The difference between tonsillitis and a fishbone stuck in the throat? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the difference between tonsillitis and a fishbone stuck in the throat. The pain occurs only on the right side, and since only the tonsil area hurts, I'm unsure how ...

Slightly altered taste sensation? Hello doctor, in the past few days, my father (55 years old) has noticed that the first bite of food has little taste, but the second bite tastes normal. He does not have any sores in his mouth or on his tongue, nor does he experience dry mouth o...

Difficulty breathing while lying flat? I have severe nasal allergies and post-nasal drip, making it difficult for me to sleep. In recent years, I've noticed that whenever I lie flat on my back to sleep, my nasal passages narrow, and I start snoring and have trouble breathing...

Oral ulceration Hello, Doctor. I had an encounter with a woman at the end of July and subsequently developed a gonococcal urinary tract infection complicated by prostatitis. During the treatment period from September 5 to 25, I took doxycycline and diclofenac. On September 17, I ...

Cold-induced otitis media and tinnitus? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about my child who, after taking medication for a cold, suddenly experienced a bubbling sound in the ear while hiccuping a few nights later. The next day, we visited a doctor who indicated that my child wa...

Ear problems I experience a clicking sound in my left ear when I jump in place or go up and down stairs, and occasionally while walking. The sound resembles a mouse click or small steel balls colliding. It does not seem to occur in a rhythmic pattern, and I do not hear it when my...

Long-term vibration sensation? Hello doctor, my symptoms are as follows: Since November of last year, I have felt a sensation of shaking while sitting. When I brush my teeth or wash my hair (sitting on a small stool facing down) or doing dishes, I feel my calves vibrating as if m...

Maintaining Hearing Health Hello, I am 24 years old and have had a habit of listening to music with headphones (at a relatively high volume) for the past few years. Recently, I discovered through an online hearing test that my left ear has a high-frequency limit of about 13,500 H...