Dr. Jian Huangqi reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 4

No high notes? Hello, doctor: I have loved singing since I was a child, but in recent years, I have noticed that my high notes are gradually disappearing, and I can no longer scream like I used to. Perhaps my singing technique is incorrect. What could be the problem? Is there sti...

Hearing loss and tinnitus? Hello, Doctor: I have a friend who suffered severe hearing loss and tinnitus in his left ear after someone jokingly used an air horn at close range to his ear. He has consulted numerous doctors without improvement (both Western and traditional medicine)...

Could you please provide more information about the eye movement re-examination? Thank you! Hello, doctor. Recently, during a pilot examination at the Aviation Medicine Center, I was found to have a phenomenon known as nystagmus, which requires further evaluation. The examination...

Chronic nasal congestion with no structural abnormalities and unresponsive to allergy medications? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing nasal congestion for nearly three years, and this issue has severely affected my sleep and daily life. During my last visit to the Veterans Ge...

Is it an allergy or a cold? It seems that the season of climate change has arrived again. About two to three weeks ago, I felt some unusual sensations in my throat, but there was no pain and no illness developed. It would come and go, but finally, yesterday, I became ill. My nasa...

Is having nasal congestion for two years a sign of sinusitis that requires surgery? If nasal congestion has persisted for two years, accompanied by excessive sleepiness, general weakness, dizziness, and poor appetite, it is possible that it has progressed to sinusitis. Is there a...

Unilateral swelling of the lymph nodes raises concern? I noticed that for about two weeks now, I visited an otolaryngologist. During my first visit, my tonsils were not swollen, and the doctor diagnosed me with chronic pharyngitis. However, I later noticed slight swelling in my l...

Calcification of the laryngeal cartilage? Hello Doctor: I am 45 years old and have been experiencing a sore throat for about a month. It's not extremely painful, but I have taken some anti-inflammatory medications without improvement. Recently, I visited an otolaryngologist,...

Question! I have recently noticed that my ears are often moist and have an unpleasant odor, and the earwax has turned grayish-black. Could this be middle ear infection? Additionally, does nasopharyngeal cancer have symptoms? (My father passed away from nasopharyngeal cancer, and ...

My mother-in-law has a ringing sound in her head above the left ear? Hello, my mother-in-law is in her early sixties and is generally healthy, but she has been troubled by a problem lately. She experiences a ringing sound, similar to cicadas, above her left ear multiple times a d...

Dry cough caused by acid reflux..? Hello, doctor... I would like to ask you about a dry cough that is not caused by a cold (persistent cough without phlegm or nasal discharge)... Should I see an ENT specialist? Or would taking something like Chuanbei Pipa Gao help? Please give me...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content Hello doctor, I would like to ask~ I have a white, slightly swollen line on both sides of my tongue. What could be the cause of this? Thank you.

After crying, my cheeks are in severe pain? Hello: Recently, after I cry, I experience severe pain in both sides of my cheeks (specifically in the zygomatic area), but there is no visible swelling. When I sniffle, I notice a slightly bloody taste, although there is no actual blee...

Black tongue Hello, Doctor: I recently noticed that both sides of my tongue have developed two dark lines. I'm not sure if this is due to the fact that for the past six months, I've been drinking very hot beverages (I usually drink water heated to about 95 degrees Celsi...

Radiofrequency thermal ablation Recently, is this technology as effective as Dr. Li Hong-Hsin from Taipei Chung Shan Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology suggests? "The more convenient radiofrequency thermal ablation method is expected to cure allergic rhinitis, with...

A light yellow watery fluid is flowing from the nose? Hello, Doctor! I didn't do anything special last night. I was just standing up and bending down to look for something when suddenly a watery liquid started flowing from my nose. It didn't feel like the thick consiste...

My chin looks strange! Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort around my jaw and neck, with my tonsils often swelling on both sides. My throat feels uncomfortable, and swallowing saliva gives me a sensation of something being stuck. It feels like there's something l...

Deviated septum Dr. Jian: I apologize for asking again! I came across a question about nasal septum deviation in an online Q&A, and I found that most cases of nasal septum deviation are treated surgically. Under what circumstances is surgery necessary? If surgery is not perfo...

Saliva I have a lot of saliva in my mouth, so I keep swallowing it. It's really annoying because I swallow very frequently, almost every two minutes. Normally, isn't it supposed to be less frequent? This happens quite often for me. Is there any way to treat this?

Regarding salivary gland inflammation? Two months ago, I accidentally discovered an unknown lump near my larynx. It appears normal externally, and I have not experienced any discomfort in my body. I do not feel any pain while swallowing food, but when I lower my head, I can sense...