Dr. Li Jiaxuan reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 3

Preauricular sinus The occurrence of preauricular sinuses is caused by embryonic developmental abnormalities. For example, a person in their twenties, of marriageable age, has preauricular sinuses in both ears and underwent surgery for a salivary gland cyst in childhood. It is un...

Unilateral tonsillitis Hello, doctor. My left tonsil is very swollen; I can only see a little bit from the outside. While showering, I gently pushed on it with my hand, and I expelled about the size of a pinky finger, with a little bit of blood afterward. The next morning, my fir...

I have swelling in my mouth that is itchy, and I'm worried it might be oral cancer? Hello Doctor, this afternoon I started feeling itchy in my mouth (under the uvula). I just looked with a flashlight and found some small raised bumps, and I'm very worried that it might ...

Unilateral nasal polyp Due to sinusitis and throat inflammation, I visited an otolaryngologist and experienced significant post-nasal drip with yellow mucus and some blood streaks, although I don't have much nasal discharge and no obvious nasal congestion. The doctor perform...

Nasal issues? I often have a runny nose throughout the year. I previously visited an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with nasal allergies and prescribed a nasal spray. However, that nasal spray can only be used for six months, and after finishing it, my runny nose persists year...

There is a feeling of fullness in the right ear accompanied by a heartbeat sound? Hello doctor, I have undergone intracranial surgery (to clear hematoma from a car accident), and I still have two drainage tubes in my head. On the early morning of September 10th, I wore my new hea...

Coughing up phlegm with traces of blood? At the end of May, I had a cold and coughed up green phlegm with blood streaks. I saw a doctor and took medication, which helped, but afterwards, the phlegm continued to have blood streaks. I went to the hospital to see a pulmonologist, an...

Olfactory issues Hello, I have been experiencing an unusual odor in my nasal cavity for the past few days (somewhat similar to grains), which becomes more pronounced when I eat. Two months ago, I had a brief cold, and after recovering, I experienced a similar situation (though th...

Otolaryngology Recently, I had an X-ray and noticed an extra bone or cartilage on the left side of my neck, near the throat. What impact could that have?

A lump in front of the left ear? Hello, doctor. Sometimes I notice a lump forming just in front of my left ear (under the skin), but it disappears on its own after several days. When I press on it, I can feel it, but it’s not painful. This has happened multiple times, and I would...

Septoplasty Hello, doctor. I originally had a severe deviation of the nasal septum, which caused nasal congestion and snoring. Both sides were curved. Two weeks ago, I underwent a septoplasty, but while the left side is now clear, the right side still has a curvature, resulting i...

White protrusions inside the nostrils? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I discovered a white, elastic protrusion inside my nostril that does not cause any discomfort when pressed. I visited a doctor who prescribed me Neomycin ointment, but there has been no improvement. Since t...

Left-sided mass at the base of the tongue? Hello Doctor, due to recent tonsillitis, I have been paying more attention to my oral condition. The link contains two photos of my recent self-examination of my mouth. I would like to inquire about the following conditions: 1. What coul...

Chronic nasal congestion Hello, doctor. My child is 6 years old and experiences nasal congestion on one side every time he lies down to sleep. He has been experiencing this for over a year, and blowing his nose does not produce any mucus, nor does he sneeze. Could this situation ...

The child has a black tumor on the upper jaw? Hello, my child is two years old and today he said his cheek hurts. When I had him open his mouth, I discovered a black lesion on the upper gum that I hadn't noticed before. Which department should I consult for this?

Fungal sinusitis / headache / tinnitus / impaired sense of smell / blood in saliva? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from headaches for over 20 years and have seen many doctors. Recently, I found out that the cause is fungal sinusitis, specifically in the sphenoid sinus. After...

Chronic production of thick sputum? I have a smoking habit and have been experiencing symptoms for over two months. I have persistent yellow-green phlegm in my throat, but no coughing. I expel or forcefully clear phlegm from my throat about 4 to 5 times a day. I have seen a pulmo...

The sensation under the tongue feels swollen and unusual? In the past week, I have felt that the area under my tongue seems to be swollen, more like a widespread swelling. However, it doesn't hurt much, but when I touch it with my tongue, it feels more sensitive and slightly...

Sudden ear fullness and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. Today, after I parked my motorcycle at work, I suddenly noticed a ringing in my right ear and a feeling of fullness in my ear. The tinnitus became more pronounced when I heard louder sounds. After a few hours, it improved somewhat,...

Saliva secretion Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the sublingual salivary glands continuously secreting saliva, causing me to constantly swallow. Could you please let me know what might be the issue? Thank you.