Managing Throat Sensitivity: Tips for Relief and Solutions
Throat sensitivity? I have a sensitivity in my throat due to the cotton tree (also known as the hero tree), which causes me to cough frequently. Additionally, my symptoms worsen when the air quality is poor. Is this a serious issue? Also, are there any methods to alleviate or eve...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Sir, if you have identified the allergens, try to avoid contact with them as much as possible. Additionally, refrain from smoking. Pay attention to your diet and daily routine, and engage in regular exercise to enhance your immune system, which can help reduce or prevent allergic...[Read More] Managing Throat Sensitivity: Tips for Relief and Solutions
Why Does Cold Medicine Cause Nasal Congestion and Sore Throat?
Why does a runny nose turn into nasal congestion, excessive phlegm, and a sore throat after taking medication? A few days ago, I had a cold with a runny nose that wouldn't stop. I went to see an ENT specialist and took some medication. The runny nose has improved, but now I ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Mr. Cold is typically treated with symptomatic therapy, which involves administering medication to address specific symptoms. The onset of cold symptoms varies, and treating one symptom does not necessarily trigger another. The human body has the ability to heal itself; even with...[Read More] Why Does Cold Medicine Cause Nasal Congestion and Sore Throat?
Understanding the Use of Benzodiazepines for Treating Dizziness
The issue of dizziness? Hello! I am a pharmacist. I came across your article on vertigo online, which was very beneficial to me. However, I have searched through many literatures and have not found any references to the use of oxazepam and fludiazepam, which are benzodiazepines, ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
The purpose of using this type of sedative is to alleviate the patient's anxiety and to relieve symptoms of dizziness.[Read More] Understanding the Use of Benzodiazepines for Treating Dizziness
Understanding Your Throat and Lung Symptoms: When to Seek Help
I feel like I'm not doing well at all? Hello, Doctor Yeh... Recently, my throat has been feeling unwell! I really don't know if there's an issue with my throat or my lungs... I have a cough, but it seems like there's no phlegm! When I forcefully exhale, I feel...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Student Chen, please come to the outpatient clinic for an examination to identify your issue.[Read More] Understanding Your Throat and Lung Symptoms: When to Seek Help
Understanding Severe Cold Symptoms: When to Seek ENT Help
I have been sick for the past two days! I'm in a lot of pain! Please, doctor... help me!! I've been feeling unwell lately with a cold, so I went to see a doctor. I asked if they could prescribe a stronger medication, and the doctor said "yes," but warned that ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Student Chen, taking cold medicine may make you feel drowsy, likely because it contains antihistamines. Your symptoms could be indicative of a cold. I recommend that you drink plenty of water, replenish with rich nutrients, and get more sleep and rest. You may also visit my clini...[Read More] Understanding Severe Cold Symptoms: When to Seek ENT Help
Understanding Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatments, and Solutions
Deviated septum I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with "chronic hypertrophic rhinitis with a deviated septum." My allergy history includes: allergies -> acute rhinitis -> chronic rhinitis -> acute hypertrophic rhinitis ->...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Student Lin. 1. It may be a symptom of a deviated septum. 2. Surgery is the best option. 3. No. 4. Medication can be used for treatment. 5. No. For your reference, please see the previous article. ┌─── ■ Dr. Yeh Da-Wei's ENT Clinic Medical Education ■ ─── 2000/02/20 ┐ Th...[Read More] Understanding Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatments, and Solutions
Understanding Allergy Index: Impact on Chronic Rhinitis and Symptoms
Allergy index-related issues? 1. The doctor prescribed me one Syrtec to take before bed; will it reduce my allergy index? 2. Does a higher allergy index indicate a greater chance of developing chronic rhinitis or chronic hypertrophic rhinitis? 3. Does a higher allergy index m...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. No. 2. Yes. 3. Possibly.[Read More] Understanding Allergy Index: Impact on Chronic Rhinitis and Symptoms
Understanding Unilateral Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Unilateral throat foreign body sensation? I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my left throat when swallowing saliva for almost a month. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something there. I went to see a doctor, and some said it could be pharyngiti...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Dear Sir/Madam, Please refer to the following article. If you still have concerns, please visit our outpatient clinic for an endoscopic examination. Dr. Yeh Da-Wei from the Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Executive Yuan Health Department: "Doctor, I fee...[Read More] Understanding Unilateral Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ear Congestion and Chronic Throat Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Miss, I recommend that you visit an outpatient clinic for a hearing test and an endoscopic examination. The sleeping position is unrelated to the phone calls. As for whether the symptoms are related, we will only know after the examinations. I suggest maintaining a regular lifest...[Read More] Understanding Ear Congestion and Chronic Throat Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis: Causes, Treatments, and Symptoms
Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis 1. Is chronic hypertrophic rhinitis considered irreversible? Some websites state this, which implies that once it transitions from acute to chronic, surgical treatment is necessary. A doctor told me that nasal sprays are ineffective if the nose is co...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. (1) It is irreversible. (2) It varies from person to person. 2. It may recur. 3. Yes, I provide a reference for you. This article will be organized later on the 【Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic website/Health Education】. Articles on this website are welcome to be cited, but please ind...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis: Causes, Treatments, and Symptoms
Understanding a 1cm Lump at the Earlobe: Is It a Tumor?
There is a one-centimeter diameter tumor at the base of the earlobe? Recently, I noticed a lump about one centimeter in diameter at the base of my earlobe. It doesn't hurt much when I press on it. I've been observing it for two weeks, and it hasn't decreased in siz...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Please come to the outpatient clinic for an examination to determine your condition. My clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.[Read More] Understanding a 1cm Lump at the Earlobe: Is It a Tumor?
Understanding Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Causes and Treatment Options
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Doctor, I sometimes experience pain in one side of my oropharynx, throat, tonsils, ear root, and the area behind my jaw. Occasionally, the pain is concentrated in the ear root. The episodes last for several seconds to a few tens of seconds, generally no...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Mr. If your concerns about tumors or bacterial infections have been ruled out, then pain relief through analgesics is the next step. For your reference, this is from Dr. Yeh Da-Wei at the Hsinchu Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding abnormal throat sensations....[Read More] Understanding Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Causes and Treatment Options
Persistent Nosebleeds: Causes and Solutions for Long-Term Sufferers
I often have nosebleeds. What should I do? I started having nosebleeds when I was in the 5th grade! My mom said it was because I got hit in the nose by a basketball. It's been going on for almost 18 years now, and it still hasn't improved. It's been really botherso...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Mr. Your nosebleed may be due to fragile vascular mucosa. The recommended management methods are as follows: 1. For mild nosebleeds, please sit in a chair, lean forward, and apply pressure to the bleeding side of the nostril with your fingers. 2. For more severe nosebleeds, lie d...[Read More] Persistent Nosebleeds: Causes and Solutions for Long-Term Sufferers
Will Nasal Surgery Significantly Improve My Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms?
Allergy Hello, I was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis two years ago. Although I underwent laser surgery which provided some improvement, recently I have been experiencing severe nasal congestion and post-nasal drip that gets stuck in my throat. After seeing a doctor, I was advise...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
The patient underwent surgery, which will help alleviate nasal congestion. However, if the underlying health condition and nasal allergies do not improve, the nasal congestion may gradually worsen over time.[Read More] Will Nasal Surgery Significantly Improve My Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms?
Understanding Lumps in the Clavicle Area: Is It Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Is it a symptom of nasopharyngeal cancer? There is a lump in the supraclavicular area, and during the ultrasound examination, it appeared as a solid black area, which is different from the colorful patterns I saw during my last ultrasound for a lipoma. Could this indicate maligna...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Sir, I recommend that you undergo another ultrasound examination and come to the clinic for a detailed check-up. My clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.[Read More] Understanding Lumps in the Clavicle Area: Is It Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Understanding Vocal Cord and Epiglottis Polyps: When to Consider Surgery?
Issues of vocal cord and epiglottic polyps? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing progressively hoarse voice, so I visited a nearby otolaryngology clinic. The doctor informed me that I have a polyp on both my vocal cords and epiglottis. The doctor mentioned that I nee...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Mrs. Chen came to the clinic for an examination and learned about her condition. Vocal cord care involves drinking plenty of water, especially while speaking. She should avoid speaking forcefully or loudly and refrain from consuming irritating foods.[Read More] Understanding Vocal Cord and Epiglottis Polyps: When to Consider Surgery?
Understanding Muffled Hearing: Causes and Solutions for Ear Issues
Sounds heard Hello, doctor: Since I woke up yesterday, I have noticed that sounds I hear seem to be muffled, as if there is something blocking them. In quiet places, I can hardly perceive any sound, and even when I speak, my voice sounds different to me. In louder environments, I...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Please come to the outpatient clinic as soon as possible for a hearing test. Medication treatment will be provided based on the results.[Read More] Understanding Muffled Hearing: Causes and Solutions for Ear Issues
Understanding Vocal Cord Issues: Recovery and Treatment Options for Athletes
Matters related to the vocal cords? Hello, Doctor: As an athlete, I injured my vocal cords during training a few years ago. I consulted different doctors at that time, and they diagnosed me with vocal cord inflammation. One doctor suggested that I should use corticosteroids for a...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Madam, regarding your issue, it is best to visit an outpatient clinic for a laryngoscopy to understand your condition in detail. It is important to take good care of your vocal cords on a daily basis by drinking plenty of water (especially while speaking), avoiding loud and force...[Read More] Understanding Vocal Cord Issues: Recovery and Treatment Options for Athletes
Morning Cough with Brown Phlegm: Causes and Solutions
The phlegm in the morning is brown in color? I noticed that my first sputum in the morning is brown, and the mucus I draw from my nose to my mouth has blood streaks, but when I blow my nose, there is no blood. The phlegm I cough up from my throat also does not have blood streaks....
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Miss, your issue does not seem to be related to allergic rhinitis. However, please come to the clinic for an examination to rule out the possibility of nasopharyngeal cancer. My clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.[Read More] Morning Cough with Brown Phlegm: Causes and Solutions
Challenges in Cochlear Balloon Decompression and Auditory Nerve Surgery
No content? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that currently very few otolaryngologists are willing to perform cochlear balloon dilation for patients. Is this because the technique has only been introduced to Taiwan for a short time and is not yet...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
**A Discussion on Dizziness: A Voice from a Dizziness Specialist** I often treat patients with dizziness in my clinic. From my initial fear of the dizziness specialty clinic around 1982 to now being able to listen to their pain, the journey of my medical practice has been quite ...[Read More] Challenges in Cochlear Balloon Decompression and Auditory Nerve Surgery