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Choked on a beverage? When drinking soda too quickly, it seems that I might have slightly choked, but I didn't cough at the time. Currently, my breathing is normal, but I feel more sleepy, and my mouth and throat are a bit dry, with a slight itch in my throat (these symptoms...

Concerns Regarding Fine Needle Aspiration of Neck Masses The left upper part of my neck has suddenly swollen significantly over the past two weeks. It does not hurt when pressed. I went to the ENT department for a fine needle aspiration, and over the course of a week, it graduall...

An elevated eosinophil count may indicate various health issues. It can be associated with allergic reactions, parasitic infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain types of cancers. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation and appropriate d...

Lymphadenopathy A month ago, I experienced swollen lymph nodes in the anterior neck, hoarseness, and bilateral mucous membrane cysts in the lower lip area, which led to a CT scan. FINDINGS: Thyroid: no pathology. Nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, oral cavity: no patho...

Drinking Water Issues When drinking water, it flowed into my throat before I even started swallowing. I'm unsure whether it went into my esophagus or trachea, so I've combined these unusual circumstances into this question. About five minutes after the incident, I felt ...

Is it sinusitis? I would like to ask the doctor about experiencing pain in my nose and around my eye sockets last week that was severe enough to make me tear up during the night. The next day, I went to an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with sinusitis and prescribed antibiotics ...

Choked on a grain of rice but can breathe normally? Accidentally choking on a grain of rice while eating, I first spat out the food in my mouth before starting to cough, with the entire process being consciously controlled rather than an unconscious or physiological response. Aft...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, on the night of July 8th, while eating fish, I felt something scratch my throat, which was painful. When I woke up in the morning, I noticed discomfort on the right side of my throat. I visited a clinic where the doctor sai...

Lymph nodes and nasopharynx? Hello, I previously inquired about lymphatic issues. I have had a left-sided cervical lymph node that has been present for a long time (I'm not sure how long, but it should be at least over a year). I have not gone to a major hospital for examina...

Neck mass Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a lump in my neck that I can't determine whether it moves or not, and it doesn't hurt. I went to a large hospital for evaluation, and the doctor prescribed a 7-day course of antibiotics to see if it would resolve (suspected to ...

Nasal allergies Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a runny nose since middle school. The symptoms occur right after I eat, and I also have phlegm in my throat, both of which are clear. My nose runs severely whether I eat hot or cold food, and sometimes it starts running sudde...

In adults, if a venous embolism is not causing any distress, can it heal on its own? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with earwax impaction during a health check-up about ten months ago, but I haven't addressed it since. Over the past year, aside from occasional mild itching a...

Can severe obstructive sleep apnea be improved with surgery? I have a problem with loud snoring, and after being examined at a sleep center, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, averaging 67 events per hour. The doctor assessed that it is likely a structural issue...

There is a persistent sensation of irritation in the nose? Hello! For the past couple of days, I've been sensing a smell similar to that of SARS, and I have a feeling reminiscent of being choked by water while swimming. My nose feels slightly congested, but it doesn't l...

Otolaryngology I have been experiencing a sore throat for the past few days, along with coughing and wheezing. Initially, I thought it was due to tachycardia, but every time I cough or wheeze, I also experience dry heaving, whether I'm sitting still or moving around. I can&#...

Accidentally taking two extra doses of antibiotics? If you accidentally took an antibiotic once at noon and then took it again in the evening, this could lead to taking the medication too close together, which may increase the risk of side effects or toxicity. It is important to ...

Throat and nasal issues? Hello Doctor, I have a somewhat complex issue that has been bothering me, so I would like to seek your advice. Symptoms: 1. I have persistent clear nasal discharge (not thick), and occasionally experience unexplained nasal congestion. 2. I feel like t...

White frothy sputum Hello, doctor. About six months ago, an X-ray revealed that I had phlegm accumulation in my lungs. The doctor prescribed antibiotics, and I improved significantly. However, after a recent cold, I have been experiencing an increased amount of phlegm regardless ...

Lymph node issues? Hello doctor, I have a left-sided neck lymph node that has been present for a long time (I’m not sure how long, but it should be at least over a year). I haven't gone to a major hospital for an examination. On May 22 of this year, it suddenly enlarged and ...

After a recent dinner, I have been experiencing a persistent taste in my mouth? Last Saturday, I had a dinner of heavily flavored turmeric rice with roasted chicken. Since that night, I've felt like there's a lingering taste in my mouth, similar to the flavor of the mea...