Dr. Li Jiaxuan reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 2

Persistent throat tightness and the sensation of a foreign body? Hello doctor, six weeks ago I performed a neck stretching maneuver too forcefully, which caused me to feel nauseous and experience difficulty breathing for about three minutes. After that, the symptoms subsided, but...

Sleep problems In recent years, I have had a problem where I make sounds while sleeping, and they are quite loud and prolonged. My family and friends have told me about it, as I am completely unaware unless I happen to be in a light sleep. When I do notice, it feels a bit embarra...

Red spots on the edges of the tongue? Hello, doctor. I have noticed red spots with indentations on the edges of my tongue over the past two days, resembling pinpricks. What could this be? Do I need to see a doctor? Is it contagious? Thank you.

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) Hello, doctor: I have pain in my inner ear, and I am experiencing some hearing loss. What should I do?

Oral issues Hello, Dr. Hsu. For the past couple of days, I have been experiencing a persistent sweet taste in my mouth and excessive salivation. I would like to ask how to address this issue.

I am very scared that it might be nasopharyngeal cancer? In elementary school, I experienced daily nosebleeds, which I attributed to allergies, so I didn't think much of it. However, it has been a long time since that happened, and recently, over the past 2 to 3 weeks, I...

Nasal allergy medications Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing long-term inflammation and pain in my left nasal cavity. I don't often have nasal discharge, but when I encounter polluted air, such as from incense burning or cooking oil fumes, I experience a continuous slig...

Sore throat with a burning sensation? The body temperature is normal, but there is a constant sensation of heat in the throat. Additionally, there are no other symptoms present. What could this issue be? It is quite distressing. I have taken acetaminophen and antipyretics, but th...

Waking up suddenly due to difficulty breathing during sleep? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing episodes during sleep where I suddenly can't breathe, causing me to wake up gasping for air. This lasts for a few seconds, and initially, I feel a warm sensation in m...

Coughing up blood and experiencing difficulty breathing during sleep? Recently, I often find myself struggling to breathe while sleeping, feeling as if I'm suffocating, similar to an asthma attack. I can't seem to get enough air, and my throat feels like it has phlegm, ...

Oral cyst I found something growing in my mouth. In the first image, the small lump appears somewhat translucent; could it be a salivary gland cyst? In the second image, there seems to be a polyp above the tonsil. Do I need any additional treatment? Thank you, doctor.

White coating on the tongue? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I noticed white spots on my tongue, accompanied by a tingling and numb sensation. I have seen 3-4 ENT specialists, who indicated that it is a type of fungal infection. After being prescribed a mouthwash, the spots se...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I have reduced hearing in my left ear. Does that mean I just need to avoid using over-ear headphones frequently to allow my hearing to recover? If I must listen to music all day, would it be more appropriate to use speake...

Medication Use Consultation I am currently taking Rifampin every night before bed. Can I also take Singulair or Cerin? Is Sinasal nasal capsule an antibiotic? If I take Rifampin every night, can I take Sinasal nasal capsule in the morning (not at the same time)? Thank you!

Snoring, difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my husband, who is 45 years old. He snores very loudly every night, and in the middle of his sleep, he suddenly takes a deep breath and then starts coughing violently and rapidly. This happens once every day....

Ear noises When I bend my head down to wash my hair or when there are louder sounds, I hear a crackling noise in my right ear, similar to static from a poor radio signal. I would like to inquire about what this issue might be.

Tinnitus, headache? I have been experiencing tinnitus for 8 days. On the night of the 16th, it was very difficult to sleep due to the loud noise. I initially planned to ignore it, but over the past 8 days, I've either heard a chirping sound or background noise. In the quiet ...

Hearing problems Wearing active noise-canceling headphones for extended periods each day, even at moderate volume levels, is generally not likely to cause hearing damage. However, prolonged exposure to any sound, even at lower volumes, can lead to auditory fatigue or discomfort. ...

A lump has developed near the tonsils in the throat? Hello doctor, I have recently observed a growth near my tonsils (on the left side) as shown in the image https://imgur.com/a/tZB30q2. I visited the hospital today, but the doctor informed me that this should be the tonsil itsel...

Nasal congestion Hello, I have a concern that I often feel nauseous when I open my mouth. Excluding factors like odors and touching the inside of my mouth, I have noticed another reason that makes me feel like vomiting: the thick sensation in my nasal cavity. Just keeping my mout...