Understanding Blood-Stained Nasal Mucus: Causes and Solutions
There are blood clots in the nose? Hello Doctor: I have allergic rhinitis and a habit of having a runny nose. Recently, my nose hasn't been bleeding, but I have noticed blood-stained nasal mucus. After removing it, there seems to be more (perhaps due to mucus in the nasal ca...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
Hello Lexus: The most important aspect of treating nosebleeds is to accurately identify the source of the bleeding. Generally, if the bleeding is caused by allergic rhinitis, it is often due to forceful nose blowing or itching that leads to the rupture of small blood vessels. How...[Read More] Understanding Blood-Stained Nasal Mucus: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Adult Otitis Media with Effusion: Key Questions Answered
Adult otitis media with effusion Dr. Hsu: Hello! A while ago, my mother experienced repeated colds for about a month. During the later stages of her cold, she reported that she seemed to have some hearing impairment in one ear (we also noticed that we needed to speak louder than ...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
Hello, Little Black Pig: Middle ear effusion can be classified into acute and chronic types. Acute otitis media leading to middle ear effusion is caused by bacterial infection, with symptoms including ear pain and even discharge. Antibiotics can be effective in this case. Howev...[Read More] Understanding Adult Otitis Media with Effusion: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Voice Loss: Causes and Solutions for Throat Issues
Diseases that cause inability to speak? Hello doctor, the patient is not myself, but a friend of mine. His symptoms started with a cough and sore throat. A few days later, he woke up one morning and suddenly lost his voice. Although the cough and sore throat have resolved, he sti...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
Acute pharyngitis can cause vocal cord edema, leading to hoarseness, but it typically resolves on its own within a week. If the condition does not improve after two weeks, it is advisable to undergo an endoscopic examination at the hospital to check for nodules, lesions, or polyp...[Read More] Understanding Voice Loss: Causes and Solutions for Throat Issues
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Concerns for Your Left Ear
Issues with the left ear? Hello Doctor: I have been hearing a heartbeat sound in my left ear for the past few days, and as a result, I can't sleep. What could be the cause of this? Is it related to my thyroid? <I apologize for forgetting to include my email address in the...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
Dear Ms. Huang, There are many causes of pulsatile tinnitus (tinnitus that is synchronized with the heartbeat), with common ones including arteriovenous malformations in the ear or brain, tympanic membrane or jugular vein hemangiomas, high carotid artery position, residual stape...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Concerns for Your Left Ear
Understanding Sinusitis Symptoms: Is Your Pain a Sign?
Symptoms of sinusitis? A few days ago, I experienced a headache that was very painful from the bridge of my nose (between my eyebrows) to above my left eyebrow. Gently tapping or pressing on that area causes significant pain. The pain persists from noon to the afternoon, to the p...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
The human sinuses are divided into the frontal sinus, maxillary sinus, sphenoid sinus, and ethmoid sinus. The frontal sinus is located in the middle of the forehead, just above the glabella. When a cold causes swelling of the nasal mucosa, or when nasal polyps or tumors grow at t...[Read More] Understanding Sinusitis Symptoms: Is Your Pain a Sign?
Persistent Phlegm in Throat: Causes and Solutions Explained
Constant phlegm in the throat? Dear Doctor: I have had phlegm in my throat for many years, and seeing doctors hasn't helped. Some doctors have suctioned the phlegm during the visit, but it returns shortly after. The doctors haven't explained why this happens. Additional...
Dr. Xu Yingzhuo reply Otolaryngology
There are many reasons for persistent phlegm in the throat, and the first step is to determine the source of the phlegm. The throat serves as a crossroads, connecting the nasal cavity and oral cavity above, and the esophagus and lungs below. Therefore, any issue in these areas ca...[Read More] Persistent Phlegm in Throat: Causes and Solutions Explained