Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology Question

Inflammatory index Hello: It is likely an adenovirus infection, with symptoms of conjunctivitis and purulent tonsillitis. The blood test showed an inflammatory index of 15.2 (the doctor suggested hospitalization or oral antibiotics). Due to having children, we chose oral antibiot...

Frequent sore throat? Hello Doctor: I often experience sore throat (tonsillitis), but in the past six months, I've noticed that whenever I feel a sore throat coming on, I start taking zinc supplements (B vitamins) and after taking one daily for a week, the pain goes away. Th...

Sudden loss of voice? Two days ago in the morning, while burning joss paper during a religious ceremony, I suddenly heard a very dark and foul sound. I immediately stepped aside and did not choke on it. However, by the afternoon, I began to gradually lose my voice. I do not have ...

Lymphadenopathy? Hello, Dr. Yeh. Symptoms: In the past few weeks, I have experienced pain in the area near my throat on the right side of my jaw whenever I swallow after eating. The pain feels like it is radiating to my ear as well. About two weeks ago, I visited an ENT specialis...

Sore throat, cough? Hello: The upper part of my throat hurts while the lower part feels itchy. The itchiness in the lower part, which leads to the trachea, makes me want to cough, but coughing makes the upper part hurt even more. What should I do? This has been going on for about...

HPV infection issues Hello Doctor: I had sexual intercourse (without a condom) with a patient who has precancerous cervical lesions, and I later learned about their condition. There was also oral sex involved. I would like to ask: 1. Is there a risk of contracting the HPV virus i...

Foreign body sensation in the throat? I have been feeling a sensation of a foreign body and phlegm in my throat, which I cannot control, leading to frequent swallowing every 1 to 2 minutes. This issue persists even at night, making it difficult for me to sleep as I keep swallowin...

Cold with hoarseness in the throat? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent condition. I have been experiencing a cold with fever and cough, and after just one day, my throat became hoarse (previously, my voice did not become this hoarse during a cold, so I am a bit co...

Incurable disease? Hello! I often use the computer and maintain a hunched posture. Two to three years ago, I started experiencing persistent tinnitus in my left ear (the sound is louder at night and less noticeable during the day, but I can still hear it if I pay attention). I al...

Sudden headache and sore throat occurred two to three hours ago? A sudden headache a few hours ago, with no phlegm in the throat but a slight feeling of swelling, pain when swallowing and speaking... no fever, no runny nose, and no chills, muscle aches, or abdominal pain. Could t...

Has been voiceless for about three weeks? Hello, doctor. I am currently abroad, and I have been in contact with my sister for the past few weeks. She has been unable to improve her condition of losing her voice. Although she has visited an otolaryngologist multiple times, the res...

Inner ear lymphatic fluid leakage? Hello, Dr. Yeh. During the previous surgery, it was discovered that there was a leak of lymphatic fluid in the inner ear, which caused dizziness. A membrane has been used to seal it, and the doctor mentioned that if the symptoms do not improve, ...

There is a "whooshing" sound in the ear? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a continuous low-frequency ringing sound in my left ear, described as a "thumping" noise. I consulted two ENT specialists, both of whom indicated that it might be due...

Please ask your question? 1. Is it normal for the ear to discharge pus that has an unpleasant odor and is sticky? What causes pus to flow from the ear? Could it be due to a ruptured eardrum or an ear infection? 2. When cleaning the ears, can you see the very inside of the ear, o...

Throat issues For the past 1 to 2 days, I have had a sore throat with phlegm and a persistent urge to cough. After visiting a small clinic and taking medication, the pain has subsided, but my throat still feels swollen, and I have a sensation of something foreign when swallowing ...

Branchial cleft cyst Hello, my sister is 31 years old and has recently given birth. She discovered a lump on the side of her neck, and after examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a branchial cleft cyst and recommended surgical removal. Our family would like to seek a second opi...

Glossitis issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I would like to ask you a question. Recently, I have been experiencing recurrent sores on my tongue. They are not painful, but they keep appearing and disappearing. The symptoms start with a small sore, about 0.5 to 1 mm, which gradually enlarges ...

Regarding the issue of tinnitus? Hello: I have been troubled by tinnitus for the past year. My tinnitus is somewhat different from typical tinnitus; I only hear a "beeping" sound (similar to drumming) in my left ear when I am in specific positions. Whenever I lie down o...

Sudden onset ear pain? Hello, doctor. This morning I experienced sudden pain in both ears that lasted for about a few minutes. I have never had this happen before. I often sneeze due to nasal allergies; could this be related? What other reasons could cause this? Thank you.

Pain when swallowing saliva? I have no symptoms, but I experience pain when swallowing saliva (approximately in the upper middle left area).