Can Hearing Loss Make You Speak Louder? Exploring ENT Concerns
Can one become deaf and have their speech become louder? I'm sorry to ask such a question, but I often dislike hearing the older ladies chatting loudly on the bus, or the young boys reciting three-character classics, and my classmates occasionally bringing me a song about br...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello Mr. A: I believe you need to undergo further examination of your ears, including your hearing. Generally speaking, no one wishes to become deaf, as deafness refers to a condition where hearing cannot be restored. Do you really wish to never hear again? Regarding your compla...[Read More] Can Hearing Loss Make You Speak Louder? Exploring ENT Concerns
Why Do I Experience Runny Nose Symptoms Every Summer Morning?
Why is it easier to have a runny nose in the summer? Hello, every summer, especially now that it's starting, I always wake up in the morning with a runny nose, and it only lasts for about 2 hours before stopping. Even drinking hot water in the morning doesn't help stop ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello, Ms. Chen: I believe you may be experiencing allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis can be classified into seasonal and perennial types. The former, known as hay fever, is related to exposure to pollen during certain seasons, while the latter is triggered by allergens such as...[Read More] Why Do I Experience Runny Nose Symptoms Every Summer Morning?
Understanding Inner Ear Imbalance: Effects on Speech and Mobility
Inner ear imbalance Hello! I would like to ask if a person with "inner ear imbalance" could experience unclear speech, cognitive difficulties, instability while standing, and motor impairments (such as difficulty climbing stairs and even walking short distances). Thank ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello, Ms. Huang: 1. Any disease that can affect the vestibular system may cause symptoms of dizziness and imbalance, which can be categorized into peripheral and central types: (1) Peripheral vestibular disorders refer to damage to the peripheral nerve cells. (1a) Dizzi...[Read More] Understanding Inner Ear Imbalance: Effects on Speech and Mobility
Do Kids Need Surgery for Throat Nodules? Understanding Risks and Treatments
Do children need surgery for throat nodules? My child is not yet 10 years old and often has a hoarse voice. We took him to see a doctor, who said he has vocal cord nodules and mentioned that he is too young for surgery. The doctor suggested that it might improve by the time he re...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Dear Ms. Jan, The reasons for vocal cord nodules include the following: 1. Overuse of the vocal cords 2. Improper vocal techniques. If the diagnosis confirms vocal cord nodules, anti-inflammatory and swelling-reducing medications can be administered. Additionally, speech therapy...[Read More] Do Kids Need Surgery for Throat Nodules? Understanding Risks and Treatments
Unexplained Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention?
There is an unknown lump on the left side of the neck? Hello: A few years ago, I discovered two or three lumps on the left side of my neck that feel like tumors. There is no such phenomenon on the corresponding area on the right side. They are movable when pressed. The location i...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello Miss Fang Yi: 1. Neck tumors are generally classified into two main categories: benign and malignant. If we exclude thyroid tumors located in the anterior lower neck, approximately 50% to 80% of neck tumors are malignant. About 80% of these malignant tumors are metastatic...[Read More] Unexplained Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Ear Pain: Is It Really Related to Tonsillitis?
Ear problems I have been experiencing recurrent pain inside my ear for some time now. I previously visited an otolaryngologist, and the doctor suggested that it might be due to a cold. However, the doctor also mentioned that it was caused by tonsillitis, which I find very questio...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello Ms. Chang: The ear can be divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear, with the eardrum (tympanic membrane) serving as the boundary. Diseases affecting the outer ear, middle ear, or inner ear can all potentially cause ear pain. Therefore, it is recommended that yo...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pain: Is It Really Related to Tonsillitis?
Exploring Advanced Treatments for Allergic Rhinitis in Kaohsiung
Allergic rhinitis issues? I would like to ask: Recently, I saw in the news about a treatment called super laser irradiation, which can treat allergic rhinitis. I heard the results are quite good, but the hospital offering it is in Taichung, and since I live in Kaohsiung, I would ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello Mr. Paul: 1. Allergic rhinitis primarily affects individuals with an allergic constitution, so both pharmacological treatments and laser correction are merely symptomatic strategies. Currently, there is no true method to completely eradicate the condition. The goal is to ma...[Read More] Exploring Advanced Treatments for Allergic Rhinitis in Kaohsiung
Understanding Inner Ear Inflammation: Symptoms and Solutions
Is there "inner ear inflammation"? Do I have otitis media? When I open my mouth wide, I feel pain near my left ear and cheek. Biting down with my right teeth also affects the left side, and yawning causes pain as well. I have already seen two doctors, but I still haven&...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen reply Otolaryngology
Hello, based on your description, it seems less likely to be symptoms of inner ear inflammation. You may be experiencing a condition known as temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome), which primarily presents with pain in front of the ear when chewing, speaking, opening th...[Read More] Understanding Inner Ear Inflammation: Symptoms and Solutions