Dr. Cai Hongyan reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 2

I am unsure if I have sinusitis and hope to get some answers? Dear Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask why I experience frequent sneezing (3 to 6 times) every morning upon waking up. Additionally, there is a bloody smell, and when I clean my nose with tissue, I notice streaks of bloo...

Lymphatic tuberculosis Hello Dr. Tsai, My father has been experiencing fever for two consecutive weeks since mid-September, but the fever only lasts for one day before subsiding. Later, we noticed a swelling under his ear that became red, swollen, and painful, and it increased ...

Vomiting while brushing teeth? Hello, I would like to ask why I feel like vomiting every time I brush my teeth, and sometimes I actually do vomit. Additionally, I often have phlegm in my throat accompanied by frequent coughing. Some people say it could be smoker's cough. I o...

Dizziness Last month, I experienced severe dizziness for several days, and the doctor said it was due to inner ear imbalance. Recently, when I lie down on my right side before sleeping, I feel dizzy, and I also have a slight dizziness upon waking up in the morning. What type of d...

There are small bumps at the back of the tongue? What could the small bumps at the back of my tongue be? Also, could the bad odor in my mouth and breath be caused by this symptom?

Sinusitis Hello Doctor: I have a history of nasal allergies, and this year I've started experiencing thick, purulent nasal discharge and severe post-nasal drip. I visited a doctor who diagnosed me with acute rhinitis, hypertrophic sinusitis, and hypertrophic rhinitis. Howeve...

Nasal allergies Hello, doctor. I have a question. My nose is very prone to allergies, and I often have a runny nose, which can become severe and sometimes even causes itching in my eyes! I always experience these symptoms when I wake up in the morning or when I am exposed to cold...

Nasal septum My nose appears slightly crooked to the left from the outside, and I can see a bit of bone on the right side of the nasal bridge. Is this what is referred to as a deviated septum? My right side tends to get congested more easily, but it's not severe. However, th...

Strange growths on the tongue? I have a small growth on the tip of my tongue that resembles a mushroom; it looks like a small white ball connected by a blood vessel. I went to see a doctor, but they didn't explain what it was and just cut it off. I'm unsure if this will...

Recurrent fluid accumulation in the inner ear? Hello Dr. Tsai, For several months, I have been receiving treatment at various hospitals in Taichung for fluid accumulation (bubbles) in both ears, which has been difficult to resolve and is quite distressing. 1. Sometimes I have ...

Recurrent hemoptysis? My mother is 54 years old and has been experiencing recurrent hemoptysis for about seven to eight years. However, it has become more frequent in the past two years, which has caused us great concern. The episodes typically occur after eating certain foods or...

Nasal congestion! Hello, Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing severe nasal congestion, making it almost impossible for me to breathe, but I do not have a runny nose. After visiting the hospital today, the doctor mentioned that there is some thickening of tissue inside my no...

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis Hello Doctor: I often experience nasal congestion, but I haven't paid much attention to it. At the end of February this year, I suddenly developed a high fever for unknown reasons and went to the emergency room twice in one day. The doctor order...

Frequent phlegm in the throat? I have persistent phlegm in my throat that I can't seem to cough up, and it doesn't feel like cold symptoms. I previously visited a doctor who mentioned that my tonsils are enlarged, which makes me more susceptible to colds. Older generati...

Regarding surgery for a deviated septum? If I have a deviated septum and frequently experience nasal congestion, waking up every morning with sneezing and a runny nose, what kind of surgery should I consider? I have heard about laser treatments. If surgery is necessary, how many ...

There is a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and I have been coughing for many years? My father is 53 years old and has been coughing for several years. He describes a persistent sensation of something stuck in his throat, which makes him feel very uncomfortable if he do...

Acute tonsillitis On August 15th, in the early morning, I experienced difficulty breathing, a heavy feeling in my chest, and severe pain in my temples. My body temperature was 36.9 degrees Celsius. Upon examination, I found 2 to 3 swollen lymph nodes below my right ear, while the...

Yawning can cause tears to flow? Dr. Tsai: My daughter is over 3 months old. A few days ago, her left eye started to have excessive tearing and mild inflammation, with occasional yellow discharge. After taking her to the ophthalmologist and applying eye drops, her condition impro...

A concerning issue? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing nosebleeds for the past six months (I did not have this medical history before). It started after a prolonged cold in March of this year (that cold lasted a long time). The symptoms were particularly noticeable for two mo...

Salivary gland tumor! Dear Doctor: I previously had a large salivary gland tumor removed due to pain (approximately the size of an egg). Recently, I accidentally discovered a small growth in the same area. Is it possible that this is a recurrence? Although I am not experiencing a...