Otolaryngology Q&A - Page 53

I have been coughing for three and a half months. How should I manage it? Hello, Doctor. I am currently in Chicago, USA. Since last Christmas, I have been experiencing cold symptoms (sore throat, fatigue, nasal congestion, and mild diarrhea). I took over-the-counter cold medicati...

Tonsillitis and pharyngitis? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent inflammation of my tonsils, which sometimes improves but then flares up again. Additionally, I have had persistent throat inflammation for a long time. I previously consulted a traditional Chinese medic...

Consultation for Septoplasty Surgery Hello Doctor, in recent years, there seems to have been advancements in the surgery for deviated septum. I have a few questions regarding the procedure: 1. With the latest techniques for deviated septum surgery, can hypertrophy of the superior...

Nasal congestion? It has been a long time, but I often experience nasal congestion on the left side at night. It doesn't last too long, and occasionally the right side gets congested, but not as frequently. Two years ago, I visited a doctor because I noticed that nasal mucus...

Consultation for Septoplasty Surgery Hello Doctor, I recently underwent an examination and was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and it was determined that I have a severely deviated septum on one side, so surgery has been recommended. However, I am a bit afraid of the surgery and have...

Ear canal inflammation The patient visited an otolaryngologist two days ago due to ear pain and was diagnosed with diffuse external otitis. The doctor placed cotton in the ear and prescribed oral medication along with ear drops. However, after using the ear drops, the pain intens...

Ear pain Recently, I have been experiencing pain when pressing on my ear, but there is no pain in the ear canal. What could be the reason for this?

How long does it take for taste buds to recover? Hello Dr. Zheng, I am the one who inquired about excessive cleaning of the tongue yesterday. Should I see an oral surgeon for this condition, or would it be more appropriate to consult an otolaryngologist or a neurologist? I'm...

Nasopharyngoscopy Hello, doctor. I had a nasopharyngoscopy this afternoon, and before the procedure, the doctor sprayed anesthetic into my nostrils. During the process, I swallowed a little bit of the anesthetic. The results of the nasopharyngoscopy showed no abnormalities. After...

The sensation of a foreign body in the throat has persisted for nearly five months? I am currently in the second year of junior high school and have been troubled by a sensation of a foreign body in my throat for nearly five months. I have a history of nasal allergies, and there ...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about my condition and visited an ENT specialist. The doctor diagnosed me with tonsillitis and performed an endoscopy, which showed no major issues. I have returned for follow-up visits two or thre...

High-frequency buzzing in the ear? 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-pitched buzzing sound in the kitc...

Sudden increase in pressure on the eardrum? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a few questions. Q1: In the past, when I was eating, I would hear a sound of air movement in one ear, and there would be a popping sound while chewing, like bubbles bursting. Later, I visited a clinic...

Foreign body obstruction? Doctor, I took a B-complex supplement called He Li Ta Ming after lunch today. While I was taking it, I was distracted and ended up swallowing it along with water without any swallowing action. Afterwards, I felt strange and induced vomiting. I'm con...

Cervical lymph nodes Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort on the right side of my neck. The rehabilitation physician has scheduled an X-ray for the day after tomorrow. However, I've also bitten my mouth and noticed that in addition to the pain in m...

Cervical lymph nodes Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing discomfort on the right side of my neck recently. The rehabilitation physician has scheduled an X-ray for the day after tomorrow. However, I have also bitten my mouth and noticed that in addition to the pain in my subman...

Will it get infected? Doctor, after vomiting from eating, I felt discomfort in my throat. I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor used a long, flexible endoscope to look inside my nasal cavity to check for any foreign objects or inflammation in my esophagus or t...

How long does it take for taste buds to recover? Hello, in February I had a cold and after taking medication for several days, I suddenly noticed that food tasted bland. Initially, I thought it was due to the cold medication affecting my sense of taste, so I stopped taking the me...

The cough has persisted for over four months without improvement? Hello Doctor, I have been coughing for over four months without improvement. In the first two months, it resembled a cold cough with phlegm, and I would cough uncontrollably, especially at night. Later, I visited a...

Foreign body obstruction? Doctor, I took a B-complex supplement called He Li Ta Ming after lunch today. While I was taking it, I was distracted and swallowed it along with water without any swallowing action. Afterwards, I felt strange and induced vomiting. I'm concerned tha...