Dr. Cai Zhenggu reply Otolaryngology Question

Nosebleed Hello: My sister has had habitual nosebleeds since she was young. She has seen a doctor who said it is due to thin nasal membranes. However, when she has a nosebleed, it lasts for half an hour to an hour, and each time there are different sizes of blood clots. Sometimes...

Thank you for your response? Thank you, Dr. Tsai. I have received your response. The ENT doctor my daughter visited mentioned that the medication contains an expectorant, which will help expel mucus along with the waste. Is that correct? Should I consider switching to another cli...

Viral infection. Tonsillar suppuration? Three days ago, my daughter went to the emergency room due to a high fever. The doctor diagnosed her with adenovirus and tonsillar suppuration. After that, I took her to a pediatric otolaryngologist. The doctor said that my daughter's ...

Apply mint stick? Thank you for your inquiry. Your mother suffers from nasal issues and chronic migraines, which may indeed be related to her allergic predisposition. When she experiences headaches, she prefers to apply a menthol stick to her forehead and the area above her upper...

Suffering from long-term nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose? Hello: I have suffered from allergic rhinitis since childhood, which I inherited from my grandmother. My symptoms have been getting worse each year, with winter being more severe than summer. However, in recent ...

May I ask the doctor? 1. Is surgery the only way to completely eradicate a cholesteatoma? 2. After surgery, are there any potential complications or specific considerations to be aware of? 3. How does a cholesteatoma form? 4. Are there any dietary considerations to keep in ...

Intermittent stabbing pain in the inner ear? Intermittent sharp pain in the inner ear, occurring in both ears for about 1 to 2 seconds several times a day, could be indicative of several potential issues. Possible causes may include eustachian tube dysfunction, temporomandibular ...

Lymphadenopathy I previously experienced tonsillitis and noticed swollen lymph nodes when palpating the area below my earlobes and along my jawline. This has been ongoing for over a month. About a month ago, I had soreness, and I consulted an otolaryngologist. The doctor only per...

There is a hard lump in the throat? I found a hard lump on the left side of my throat that does not move and is not painful. It swells when I eat, but it is still not painful, and I am very worried. The last time I saw a doctor at a clinic, he said it was a salivary gland inflamm...

Regarding speech therapy? First of all, thank you, Dr. Tsai, for your previous response. I'm not sure if you remember me; I had asked you about the issue of not having a "grown-up" voice. Additionally, I have some more questions: 1. Do all otolaryngology departme...

The voice hasn't "matured." I am 24 years old, but people often say that my voice sounds like a child's, and some even say it sounds like a girl's. This has caused me significant difficulties in my interpersonal relationships and has made me hesitant to s...

Sore throat Hello Dr. Tsai: I would like to ask you about a sudden pain in my left throat that started a couple of days ago. It feels swollen and painful when I swallow saliva, as if something is stuck. The sharp pain becomes more pronounced when I yawn, to the point where it mak...

Does tonsillectomy have any effects on the body? Does it affect the vocal cords? Hello, Dr. Tsai: I often experience colds, sore throat, cough, and enlarged tonsils. Would it be better to have my tonsils removed? Which specialty clinic should I visit for a tonsillectomy?

Sore throat and hoarseness? Dear Dr. Tsai: If I have a sore throat and hoarseness, could it be due to vocal cord nodules? I experience pain when I gently press on the neck and throat area. I am currently undergoing treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Would it be better t...

Asymmetrical enlargement of the tonsils? The tonsils are asymmetrically enlarged, with one side appearing to have a slight bruise, but there is no pain in the throat or tonsils, only redness and swelling without heat or pain. Swallowing is normal, and there is a frequent occurren...

Throat nodules? Hello, Doctor: I have been teaching for just over a year, and I have developed severe hoarseness and a noticeable sensation of a foreign body in my throat. After a diagnosis from a nearby clinic, I found out that I have developed nodules on my vocal cords. I suspe...

How to differentiate between nasal polyps and inferior turbinate hypertrophy? My friend has a complication from allergic rhinitis, which has resulted in the growth of polyps in his nose, making it very difficult for him to breathe. However, the doctors he has seen have told him t...

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis Hello Doctor, a few days ago in Taichung, I was diagnosed with inferior turbinate hypertrophy by an outpatient physician, and it was confirmed through X-ray. Currently, I am undergoing medication treatment, but I have heard that if the medication is ...

Medical issues? Excuse me, doctor. I currently live in Kaohsiung and I'm having issues with nasal congestion. Could you recommend a good physician here? Thank you!

Regarding ear diseases? Hello, Doctor: May I ask about a cyst in the ear? I have already visited a general clinic once, but there has been no improvement. I then consulted another clinic, which diagnosed it as a cyst. Currently, my symptoms include ear pain and hearing loss in on...