Otolaryngology Q&A - Page 15

Sleep issues Hello Doctor: I am here to inquire on behalf of my mother. She has been suffering from chronic tinnitus, which has led to poor sleep. She either cannot sleep at all or only manages to sleep for 1 to 4 hours. She has seen both Western and traditional Chinese medicine ...

Sore throat, headache, and ear noise issues? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced dizziness and visited a specialist in vestibular disorders. The doctor didn't say much and started performing maneuvers for BPPV, prescribing medication for dizziness. Two days later, one aft...

Hearing impairment, neck issues, ear problems? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on November 8, 2023, on the highway, where I was rear-ended by an 11-ton truck. I went to the emergency room that day, and X-rays showed a neck contusion, but I had no issues with my hearing unti...

Smelling smoke? Hello, doctor. The place where I work has a smell of smoke, and after I get home from work, I notice that I can still smell smoke. This has been going on for three days (I haven't worked for the following three days). I currently do not have a cold or any all...

The throat still hurts? Hello, Doctor. Since last week, I have been experiencing a sore throat and a persistent urge to cough without being able to do so. I visited an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with acute tonsillitis. That night, I only had three small packets of instant no...

Tongue issues? The presence of two short black vertical lines on the right lateral edge of the tongue (foliate papillae) may indicate a few possible conditions. These could be remnants of food debris, pigmentation changes, or even a form of oral melanosis. It is also possible tha...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I have reduced hearing in my left ear. Does that mean I just need to avoid using over-ear headphones frequently to allow my hearing to recover? If I must listen to music all day, would it be more appropriate to use speake...

Medication Use Consultation I am currently taking Rifampin every night before bed. Can I also take Singulair or Cerin? Is Sinasal nasal capsule an antibiotic? If I take Rifampin every night, can I take Sinasal nasal capsule in the morning (not at the same time)? Thank you!

Snoring, difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my husband, who is 45 years old. He snores very loudly every night, and in the middle of his sleep, he suddenly takes a deep breath and then starts coughing violently and rapidly. This happens once every day....

Ear noises When I bend my head down to wash my hair or when there are louder sounds, I hear a crackling noise in my right ear, similar to static from a poor radio signal. I would like to inquire about what this issue might be.

Choked on a grain of rice? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on Friday during dinner. While eating rice with soup, I accidentally inhaled some rice grains while trying to sip the soup, which caused me to cough. At that moment, I didn't feel t...

Olfactory and gustatory disorders? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been able to taste food while eating, but normally the flavor should linger in my mouth. However, for the past few days, I haven't been able to feel it. I would like to know what could be the problem and i...

Sneezing headache? Last night, while lying down before sleep, I sneezed and suddenly felt a sharp pain from the back of my neck to my right brain, like a line, which lasted for a few seconds. After that, my right brain felt a bit numb. When I woke up and got out of bed, I blew my...

Lymphatic issues, back pain, and night sweats are concerning problems? Hello, Doctor. Since the passing of a family member in October, my previously hectic and stressful life has slowed down, and my body has started to react to the sadness with various symptoms. Over the past two...

Oral Fortis granules Hello doctor, I recently found a small white bump in my mouth. Could this be a Fordyce spot? It's slightly larger and more prominent than others, but it doesn't hurt or itch. Thank you!

Eustachian tube dysfunction as a complication of otitis media? Hello Doctor, I had a right ear middle ear infection 12 years ago. Due to inadequate medication, a small clinic drained the fluid for me. Since then, I have experienced recurrent infections several times, and my ear o...

Postural vertigo Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I experienced a severe episode of dizziness. I suddenly stood up from the sofa and was hit by a spinning sensation, causing me to fall back into my seat, followed by vomiting. However, after lying down and resting for about an hour, ...

Mouth breathing I have nasal allergies and regularly attend follow-up appointments where I receive nasal sprays and drops. However, I tend to breathe through my mouth while sleeping, which leaves my mouth very dry when I wake up, making me want to drink water. The improvement met...

High-frequency tinnitus Hello Dr. Chi, I appreciate the various tinnitus issues and the advice from the physicians on this webpage. I do not have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, and my lifestyle and diet are normal. I smoke a little and walk 5,000 steps daily. In my ...

Tinnitus after middle ear effusion? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I experienced fluid accumulation in my middle ear. After about a month of medication treatment without improvement, I underwent tympanocentesis on my left ear twice (with a one-week interval). The doctor mentioned that ...