Dr. Ji Zhaoyun reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 20

Laryngeal edema I would like to ask about my family member who had intubation and later extubation, but developed laryngeal edema afterward. Steroid treatment for a while did not improve the condition, and since there is only a small opening left, we had to reinsert the tube. Is ...

Ear pain with heat and itching, feeling moist, and sometimes making sounds when turning the head? Hello doctor, I started experiencing some ear pain and a sore throat around January 23rd. At that time, I was wearing headphones frequently for class, and since the discomfort subsid...

Symptoms such as tinnitus, a feeling of ear fullness, nasal congestion, and shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, about a week ago, my left ear became uncomfortable due to my phone's microphone accidentally switching to speaker mode at maximum volume. Currently, the tinnitus...

A hard lump from the orbit to the bridge of the nose? Recently, I suddenly noticed that the area from the eye socket to the bridge of my nose on the right side of my face has a noticeable pulsating blood vessel. A part of my right face feels distinctly more prominent than the lef...

There is a foreign object in the left mandibular angle? Hello, several years ago I noticed a lump on the angle of my left jaw. It has never been painful when pressed, but occasionally it seems to get larger, and at times it appears to shrink. Although it doesn't hurt and doe...

Accidental ingestion of a fishbone? After eating chicken leg and fish on December 12, I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat. I'm unsure if it's gastroesophageal reflux or if a bone or thorn is lodged in my throat. I would like to ask the doctor what symptom...

Swelling in the oral cavity with pain below the left jaw and ear? Hello, Doctor. About a week ago, I noticed that after inflating my mouth, I experienced a tingling and aching sensation near the bone under my left jaw, just below my ear. When I pressed on that area after inflatin...

The preauricular sinus has become infected? Hello, my child is scheduled for surgery to remove something on November 20, but has developed an abscess that is nearly one centimeter in size on November 13. Should we drain it first, or can the surgery address it at the same time?

Submandibular cyst Hello doctor, I underwent the removal of a benign cyst from my mandible at the end of July. Is it normal for the wound to occasionally feel a bit sharp or painful?

Which department should I consult? Hello doctor, I have a question. If someone has had unclear speech since childhood, but their hearing is normal and their tongue can move properly, should they see a specialist? Is it sufficient to visit a clinic, or should they go to a larger h...

Blood-tinged mucus draining from the nasopharynx into the throat? In October and November, I experienced blood streaks flowing down from my nasopharynx. I visited two ENT clinics, and both doctors performed nasal endoscopy. They noted that the microvessels inside my nasal cavity ...

Choking on frozen tofu? Today, I accidentally choked on some frozen tofu while trying to swallow it after biting it into pieces. I felt like something was stuck in my nose area, close to my throat. I thought it would feel better after waking up, but it didn't, so I went to a...

Dizziness consultation Hello Doctor, 1. I have been troubled by a feeling of dizziness (lightheadedness) for over ten years. Recently, after undergoing all the ENT examinations at National Taiwan University Hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with vestibular migraine. I feel grogg...

Coughing and abnormal breathing sounds? Hello, I recently started experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing, with occasional wheezing sounds when I breathe. The symptoms worsen when I lie down, and the cough returns within a few seconds, although my breathing feels smooth; it’s...

There is phlegm in the throat that feels itchy? In recent months, I have frequently felt like there is phlegm in my throat, which is itchy and makes me want to cough. The color of the phlegm is clear and stringy. Sometimes I cough to the point of feeling a bit nauseous. At times ...

There is a small amount of blood in the nasal mucus? About 2 to 3 months ago, I noticed blood when blowing my nose. I first consulted a doctor who said it was nothing serious. However, after a month, I returned to the doctor, and he mentioned that there seems to be something in m...

Pain in the outer ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have been experiencing mild pain on the outer part of both ears, specifically on the upper outer area and near the inner side close to the head. The pain is not severe enough to require medication, but it...

When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat, resembling the taste of phlegm and somewhat like medication? When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat that resembles phlegm or has a medicinal flavor. However, there are no symptoms of a cold,...

There is a small hard lump on the side of the neck? Recently, I found a small round hard lump about 0.3 centimeters in diameter on the left side of my neck. The edges are well-defined, and there is no pain at all. The skin appears smooth unless pressed specifically. I would like ...

Auditory degeneration Hello Dr. Chi, I often hear a ringing sound in my ears that resembles "shaking" when I turn my head. Is this a sign of hearing deterioration? Can this be improved? I have heard that eardrum injections can be used. Is it possible for an 83-year-old ...