Dr. Ji Zhaoyun reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 6

Hearing impairment issues Hello Dr. Chi, I would like to ask you about my condition. I was diagnosed at the end of October last year. As a child, I had recurrent otitis media in both ears and underwent ossicular reconstruction surgery. I also had surgery for sinusitis. On the t...

Discomfort of the lingual frenulum? In the past two weeks, I initially felt pain in my frenulum even when my mouth was closed. After a few days, the pain almost disappeared, leaving only some discomfort when I stick out my tongue with force. I checked and found no visible wounds....

Postoperative breathing issues after septoplasty? About three years ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum. While I experience less nasal congestion, the airflow in my left nostril remains very minimal, and I occasionally feel a slight post-nasal drip. When I place my han...

What are the triggering factors of Meniere's disease? Hello, I am a patient with Meniere's disease. I have experienced tinnitus, dizziness, vomiting, and aural fullness. I am particularly sensitive to low-frequency sounds and know to avoid staying up late and maintain a...

There is a black line on the eardrum? Hello doctor, this is the image https://imgur.com/viNZKRg. I used an ear examination device via video and saw something, but I don't know what it is. It doesn't hurt or itch, and I feel like there is no issue with my ear.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) has caused dizziness for four months? I have been experiencing dizziness for four months, during which I felt like the world was spinning. After ruling out all examinations from neurology, psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine, I was f...

Parotitis pain Hello, doctor: I have pain below my cheeks, with sharp pain in my parotid gland. There is a slight swelling in the parotid gland, and pain relievers are not effective. What should I do?

It is normal to smell a medicinal odor after undergoing radiofrequency treatment for snoring? Hello doctor, it has been over three months since my surgery, and I occasionally feel a sensation of fluid in my breathing throughout the day. Is this normal, or should I return to the h...

Hearing consultation Hello Dr. Chi, I attended a music performance at the end of December last year (12/24), and since my position was very close to the speakers, I felt discomfort in my ears afterward: 1. My right ear (the speaker was in front of my right side) felt stuffy and...

Oral mucosa The sensation of biting on a protrusion in the inner oral cavity accompanied by pain, without habits such as smoking, betel nut chewing, or alcohol consumption, may be due to several reasons. Possible causes include dental issues such as a misaligned bite (malocclusio...

After the surgery, I feel a tightness in my neck? I had a throat biopsy a few days ago, and the nurse said to return for a follow-up if I experienced any issues. I felt fine on the day of the procedure, but starting the next day, I began to feel stiffness in my neck with movement...

If you are experiencing dizziness, should you avoid dairy products, and can you consume probiotics? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness for 20 years and have been advised by doctors to avoid milk, cheese, and other dairy products. I feel dizzy every day, with a sensa...

Can surgery be performed during menstruation? I am scheduled to undergo surgery for a deviated septum in a few days, but my menstrual period started today. I'm unsure how this will affect the surgery and whether it can still proceed.

Nasogastric tube issues Can family members reinsert a nasogastric tube if it falls out? What problems could arise from reinserting it themselves? Thank you.

Treatment options for nasal septum deviation? If a surgeon performs a septoplasty by preserving the L-shaped strut of the nasal septum and only removes the curved portion to straighten it before re-implanting it back into its original position, would this approach be better (cons...

Near the cheeks and jawline (masseter muscle?) Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to address my question! About a week ago, I noticed a small movable lump near my masseter muscle (or medial pterygoid muscle? It's in the cheek area near my wisdom teeth), which was sl...

Which department to consult for suspected ingestion? First of all, Happy New Year! Doctor, I apologize for bothering you! I would like to ask, yesterday while watching TV and eating, the nose pad on my glasses fell off because the screw came loose. I searched my house for a long ...

Throat issues? Hello, doctor. When I press down on the area just below my Adam's apple, it triggers a cough. I often choke when drinking water, and after drinking, I tend to cough until I either expel clear phlegm or water, after which the coughing stops. There is no pain as...

Bronchial issues and turbinate hypertrophy? Hello Doctor, I experienced bronchial itching for a week last July, but I did not seek treatment at that time. After the symptoms disappeared, I developed other issues and consulted an otolaryngologist. Despite taking medication, I stil...

Nasal septal hematoma issues? Hello, Dr. Chi: I would like to ask about the issue of septal hematoma. I was playing basketball yesterday and got hit in the nose by an opponent's elbow. At the time, I only felt pain and did not have any nosebleed. After about half an hour, th...