Otolaryngology Q&A - Page 49

Children coughing with phlegm in the morning? Every morning, I cough up thick yellow phlegm, but I don't cough or have phlegm for the rest of the day. Occasionally, I also cough while brushing my teeth at night, and there is phlegm, but it is not as thick as the morning phle...

Tinnitus has been a concern for one year? Hello, I have visited the ENT department at Taipei Hospital multiple times for tinnitus. I underwent detailed hearing tests, including a pressure test in a soundproof room, and the results showed normal hearing without any damage. However...

Recovery speed after intratympanic steroid injection for unexplained ear fullness? In mid-January, I received a phone call and noticed that I couldn't hear clearly in my left ear. However, after a hearing test, the results were normal. Starting in February, I began experienc...

Itchy sensation on the right side of the throat during swallowing, with associated feelings in the ear? The second molar on the right side has a deep cavity, and I recently underwent root canal treatment to address the decay issue. I tend to experience nasopharyngeal allergies (m...

Can a sublingual cyst cause gum pain? Hello, I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a sublingual cyst, which is quite large. However, they need to conduct further tests to determine the cause before deciding whether surgery is necessary. If surgery is required, it might be...

Nasal cavity issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent peeling inside my nasal cavity for the past couple of months, approximately every two days. Initially, it was only on one side, but now it occurs on both sides. When it’s just a small area, it doesn’t itch, but ...

Oral ulceration On April 28, I developed a sore in my mouth that kept getting larger, and new ulcers appeared in other areas. I visited the ENT department on May 3, and on May 4, I experienced a dry and painful throat. By May 6, I had two ulcers initially, but then two more appea...

Neck muscle stiffness causing abnormal amplification of hearing? Recently, while exercising outdoors, I accidentally got chilled by the cold wind, which caused me to shiver for a while after returning to my dormitory. Later, during the weekend at home, I sometimes hear a high-fre...

My throat feels a bit strange? I would like to ask the doctor, I have recently started feeling something unusual in my throat over the past few days. I have not been in contact with any infected individuals or received any notifications. What are some possible conditions that cou...

Clear unilateral nasal discharge resembling water? During class, I experience a runny nose that drips into my mouth, with a clear, watery discharge from only one side. It continues to flow non-stop, with about one drop every three minutes. I took antihistamines, but they didn...

Nasal cavity issues inquiry? Since last November, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in my nasal cavity and bridge of the nose. I have seen an otolaryngologist and underwent a nasopharyngoscopy, which showed no growths. However, this sensation persists. ...

Ear problems Today, I accidentally used headphones that had small insects in them (both ears). As a precaution, I poured salad oil into my ears (after pouring, I realized it was expired, and I'm not sure if that will have any effect). Since I didn't have a dropper, I us...

Discomfort in the throat after unprotected oral sex? Hello Doctor: As mentioned in the subject, I performed unprotected oral sex with a male friend about a week ago, and he ejaculated in my mouth, which I then spit out. Since then, I have been feeling a strange sensation in my th...

Ear problems Hello Doctor, three days ago I started feeling some discomfort and slight pain in my left ear. When I woke up yesterday, I even felt my eardrum pulsating three times, especially while listening to the radio. Although I wasn't using headphones and was playing it ...

Tongue issues? I noticed that my tongue is curled upwards, and I can see a mark that feels like it has been scraped. When I touched it with a cotton swab, I found that it can be lifted, similar to a scratch on the flesh, but it's not very deep. It can be lifted, and there is...

Tinnitus followed by a sensation of a lump in the throat and swollen lymph nodes in the chest? Hello, doctor! A month ago, I experienced severe tinnitus (which I have never had before) and was later diagnosed by a doctor with nasal allergies (which I have also never had before). ...

Tonsil problems Hello, doctor. Is there something wrong with my tonsils? The granuloma hasn't disappeared for several weeks. Also, there's a white protrusion below. If it's a tonsil stone, how can I remove it? (See attached image) https://imgur.com/a/ktwXp3f What c...

Tinnitus issues? Recently, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my right ear, especially at night when I hear a buzzing sound that disrupts my sleep. Sometimes, I also feel drowsy during the day. I later visited the hospital, where the doctor prescribed medication and arranged fo...

Ear congestion, ear fullness, and tinnitus? Hello, Doctor! Initially, I experienced a sensation of ear fullness. I consulted two doctors at clinics, and they both said it was just an imbalance between the inner and outer ear. They also performed an endoscopic examination and rule...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: I have had swelling in the left side of my neck for a month and a half. It is somewhat painful when pressed, and there are signs that it has increased in size and number. I went to the hospital for an examination and had an ultrasound and fine-needle...