Dr. Li Jiaxuan reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 11

There is a slight white coating on the side of the back of the tongue? Hello Doctor: I have white spots in my mouth. I had an oral examination in August this year, and the doctor advised me to just monitor it. I have developed a habit of regularly checking my mouth. However, in t...

Will a eustachian tube obstruction that has persisted for several years affect hearing? Several years ago, I went to the hospital for a hearing test, and the doctor diagnosed me with Eustachian tube dysfunction. After taking the prescribed medication, there was no improvement. Th...

Accidental ingestion of a fish bone? Hello Dr. Lee: Two days ago, I accidentally swallowed a fish bone. The bone was relatively large, but it did not get stuck in my throat, and I do not feel any discomfort in my throat. However, I am still quite worried. The next day, I felt a b...

Underwent electrosurgery, but it was ineffective? Hello, I would like to inquire about my nose. I previously underwent electrocautery surgery, and for a period after the surgery, I did not experience any nosebleeds. However, two years later, I started having nosebleeds again. The...

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck for over two weeks? I have a hard lump on the right side of my neck that has been swollen for over two weeks. It is slightly painful to the touch, but I have no other cold symptoms. Will it go away on its own without taking antibiotics? Thank you.

Driving or riding a motorcycle can easily lead to nasal congestion, which may result in feelings of fatigue or lethargy? I experience nasal congestion after driving or riding for a period of time, which is often accompanied by drowsiness (feeling sleepy). This has led to several ...

Neck issues When a physician feels two structures in the neck that move up and down during swallowing, the upper one is likely the Adam's apple (thyroid cartilage), and the lower one is probably the cricoid cartilage, which has a ring-like shape. These two structures are typ...

Small white spots on the inner corners of the mouth? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing inflammation in a sore inside my mouth. I have been applying an oral ointment, but I noticed a row of small white spots near the corner of my mouth, close to the inflamed area. I...

Salivary gland cyst mucocele Hello Doctor, I recently underwent a salivary gland cyst excision surgery abroad, with the removal site being under the tongue and the back of the tongue. Now, eight days post-surgery: 1. The tip of my tongue feels somewhat numb, and there is a rais...

Neck issues When a physician examines the neck during swallowing, they may feel two structures that move up and down simultaneously, approximately two fingerbreadths apart. Is this normal? I am a female (could this be the movement of the Adam's apple and the thyroid gland?)....

My throat feels strange? I have a sensation of a foreign body in my left throat, sometimes I feel it when swallowing and sometimes I don't. My left ear also feels stuffy, but I have seen a doctor who examined my throat and said there was no issue. What should I do?

Small white spots on the inner sides of the cheeks? Hello Doctor, two days ago in the morning when I woke up, I noticed that there were some spots on both sides of my tongue, with the right side being more pronounced. Both sides have some slight appearance towards the throat. I v...

Thyroglossal duct cyst in children Hello Doctor: In January of this year, we noticed a protrusion in our child's throat. In February, after an examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a thyroglossal duct cyst, approximately one centimeter in size. After the examination, the d...

My father, 74 years old, had a stroke in his ear and received a steroid injection in his ear. There has been no improvement? Hello, doctor. My father suddenly felt that his left ear was experiencing strange hearing, with a bubbling sound. He went to see a doctor that same day, an...

Olfactory disorders If you have a history of allergies and have recently noticed that you can hardly smell anything from your left nostril and only a little from your right, it is advisable to undergo a thorough evaluation. You should consider the following steps for related exam...

Hearing issues? Since I developed otitis media in October of last year, I have experienced persistent high-frequency tinnitus in my left ear for 24 hours a day. However, I do not have symptoms such as dizziness; I only feel a decrease in hearing in my left ear. Since it has been ...

One side of the facial cheekbone is elevated? Hello, doctor. My child has a history of allergies and frequently experiences mumps. About a month ago, after drinking milk, I noticed swelling in the left eye. We were referred to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's ophthalmology dep...

Swelling and pain in the ear? This morning, I woke up half-asleep due to sudden pain in my right ear. Even now, pressing on the small ear causes discomfort. I do not have any piercings in my small ear. Additionally, the small ear on the right side feels noticeably more swollen th...

After recovering from sudden hearing loss, are you hearing strange sounds? Hello doctor, I experienced sudden hearing loss two and a half months ago. After seeking medical attention, my hearing largely returned to normal, with audiograms showing around 20 dB. However, the affecte...

Waking up with bleeding? Waking up with saliva often containing red blood and yellow fluid, and noticing blood streaks on the pillow in the morning, even after dental cleaning, raises concerns. If it is periodontal disease, what improvements can be made? Family members suggest th...