Dr. Li Jiaxuan reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 8

Tonsillectomy Doctor, I recently underwent a tonsillectomy due to chronic tonsillitis and was discharged after two days in the hospital. My surgical site is still swollen, and the uvula may have been affected during the procedure, resulting in a white swollen area. Over the past ...

Correct information on postoperative symptoms following alar nerve resection surgery? I am involved in divine communication, efficiency research, and causal experiments. On November 2nd, I underwent a nasal wing nerve resection surgery at Tzu Chi Hospital in Taichung. I would lik...

Wearing a single-ear headset? I would like to ask the doctor if frequently wearing a single-sided headphone can affect hearing. If I alternate between both ears but only wear one side at a time, will this help reduce the impact of using a single-sided headphone? Thank you, doctor...

Ear vibration sound When in crowded or noisy environments, my left ear experiences a sound similar to the vibration of the eardrum, described as a *rustling* sound, lasting about two seconds. This usually occurs when I feel fatigued or just after waking up; at other times, my hea...

Oral issues There are suspected white granules on the left tonsil that appear to have a smooth surface and feel hard. Could this be tonsil stones or an ulcer? If so, what should be done? How can it be prevented?

Dizziness, ear fullness, and scalp numbness? Hello Doctor: I am currently using Garamycin nasal irrigation, adding 1cc of Garamycin to 300cc of saline, performing the irrigation for 6 days followed by a day of rest, and I have been using it for five weeks. I have experienced ear ...

Snoring during sleep? Hello, Doctor. I find it troubling that I snore whether I'm sleeping lying down or napping on my desk. I previously underwent testing, but the facility said I do not have sleep apnea. However, I still feel tired every day regardless of how much sleep I ...

Steroid nasal spray Due to pulsatile tinnitus, the physician initially determined that it was caused by nasal congestion and prescribed a nasal spray. Should it be used daily or only when tinnitus occurs? Does long-term use have a curative effect, or is it only a temporary relief...

When the body is fatigued, a particularly strong fragrance can be detected? Hello, doctor. I have had allergic rhinitis since childhood, and this issue has followed me from the age of 15 to my current age of 31. After years of observation, I have noticed that whenever my body is ...

Hello, I had a septoplasty surgery a few days ago? Hello, I had a septoplasty three days ago and have self-paid packing in my nose. Now, when I swallow saliva, I feel like my eardrum is being sucked in, and sometimes the suction sensation increases, causing temporary ear fullness...

Smelling blood in the nasal cavity? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing a smell in my nasal cavity that resembles gasoline or blood, which has been more frequent during my menstrual period. This is often accompanied by frontal headaches that can be severe enough to cause naus...

Granulomatous inflammation Recently, I developed what appears to be a granuloma under my tongue. Initially, it was red with a slightly white tip, and it hurts when touched. After applying a bit of vinegar, it changed to a normal flesh color. When I saw a doctor, they mentioned th...

What are the solutions for an enlarged base of the tongue? Hello, doctor. Last year, I underwent an examination and found that I have a level 2 obstruction in the retrolingual space during sleep, while the rest were rated 0. I often have poor sleep and experience light sleep. My ...

The issue of snoring? Hello, I would like to ask about my increasing snoring volume in recent years (which occurs almost every day). Sometimes I even get startled by my own snoring. However, what's strange is that when I sleep in colder places (like Korea, Japan, or Lishan),...

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Report Issues Hello, Dr. Li. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my oral and pharyngeal walls, which becomes particularly noticeable when swallowing saliva. There is also sharp pain and a foreign body sensati...

Orbital pain Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing pain at the tail end of my eye socket, especially when I poke my eye. Additionally, any slight pulling of my eyelid increases the pain. Could this be sinusitis? I read online that it could potentially lead to blindn...

Doctor, will long-term use of earplugs affect hearing? Hello, doctor. Recently, new neighbors moved in next door. Since they are young parents, the mother has to take care of three children during the day, which results in noise such as wall banging, children crying, and the moth...

Biting the tongue? Hello: Last Saturday (September 25), I accidentally bit my tongue (probably at the tip), which caused bleeding that stopped within about an hour. However, as of today (September 28), the tip of my tongue still feels numb. Is it possible that I injured a nerve? ...

Tip of the tongue phenomenon Hello Doctor: In the past few days, I have noticed swelling in the upper part of my mouth after waking up. I thought it would go away like before, and I could just apply some oral ointment once the swelling subsided. However, I didn't expect that...

Nasal foreign body sensation I have a history of nasal allergies, and I often experience a sensation of foreign body in my nasal passages after meals. I'm not sure if food particles are actually getting lodged in there, but this feeling usually goes away after some time, onl...