Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 14

Snoring issues Dear Dr. Yeh: If a patient experiences symptoms such as respiratory pauses during sleep, frequent urination, choking, and coughing at night; and during the day shows signs of poor sleep leading to feelings of fatigue, lack of concentration, memory decline, restless...

Chemical injury Hello, Dr. Yeh! Due to frequent experimentation, I often come into contact with chemical agents. If I accidentally inhale steam from diluted sodium hydroxide (1.25%) after boiling it, what kind of harm could that cause? Please help me with this question. Thank you...

Fish bone stuck in the throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: I would like to ask you a question. I accidentally swallowed a small fishbone during dinner the night before last, and I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my left throat for three days. I usually don't feel much discomfort,...

Snoring issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a patient who is troubled by snoring. They have undergone a septoplasty, but the symptoms remain severe, especially as their body gets more fatigued, the snoring becomes louder, and there are episodes of breathing cessation, often accompanie...

What should I do if I have persistent nasal congestion? If you have persistent nasal congestion and yellow nasal discharge, what should you do?

There are small lumps on the left side of the throat? Hello, doctor! Recently, I noticed a small lump on the left side of my throat, about the size of a soybean, which hasn't increased in size. I'm not sure what the cause might be. Additionally, every morning when I wak...

I'm here to help! Please let me know what you would like to ask? Hello Director Yeh: This is Ah Sheng, who asked you a question last week. I mistakenly thought you were working in Chiayi, so I sincerely apologize! I live in Yunlin County, which is quite far from Hsinchu. I h...

Nasal allergy spray Hello doctor, do the nasal sprays used to treat allergies contain antibiotics? What are the differences between those made in the United States and those made in Taiwan? Which one is better?

A lump approximately 2 centimeters below the left ear? Hello, Dr. Hsieh: A year ago, I had an examination, and the doctor said it was a lymph node. A year later, although the lump has not increased in size, I recently noticed a strange sound in my left ear when I run or open my m...

Tingling sensation on the tongue? Dr. Yeh, my tongue has been feeling spicy and uncomfortable lately. I previously had recurrent mouth ulcers, but that has improved now. However, I find myself paying special attention to my tongue, which seems to make it more sensitive. I didn&#x...

The common cold affects the sense of smell and taste? Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently had a severe cold with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and nasal congestion (with phlegm). I am feeling much better now, and my nose is no longer congested, but I have noticed that I cannot smel...

Do you have a sensation of a foreign body in your throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: About two months ago, I had a mild cold. After that, I went out singing and drinking with some friends. When I woke up, my throat was extremely painful. Although I eventually recovered, my throat still feel...

excuse me? Previously, when I was cleaning my ears with a cotton swab, I accidentally inserted it too deeply, which caused bleeding in my ear and resulted in a faint sound. Now, there is some yellow discharge that is blocking my ear. Is there a way to resolve this?

I'm sorry Dear Dr. Yeh, Question 1: When the degree of hearing loss in the ear is approximately moderate, is there a possibility of restoring normal hearing, or will it continue to deteriorate? (After treatment prescribed by an otolaryngologist, there was no response.) Que...

My rhinitis—this surgery was unnecessary? I recently underwent surgery for nasal polypectomy and septoplasty less than two months ago, but my nose is congested again. I looked in the mirror and can see that some of the tissue has indeed been removed, but there is still swollen ti...

Nosebleed Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if it's due to the recent cold weather, but I've noticed that I wake up with nasal congestion (which happens when it's cold). However, when I blow my nose, there is often blood mixed with the mucus! This has happened befor...

Lymph Hello! I am twenty years old. Since last year, I have experienced frequent swelling in the area below my ear, along with the presence of hard lumps. Sometimes they enlarge and sometimes they shrink. Initially, I didn't pay much attention to it because I was overeating ...

Throat bleeding Hello, doctor. I have vomited several times due to excessive drinking, and afterwards, I noticed that I had phlegm with blood streaks, along with a sore throat. The next day, the phlegm with blood was gone, but the sore throat persisted for one to two days. Could ...

...throat inflammation and swelling? The situation is as follows: I initially had a high fever, dizziness, headache, and cough. I visited a general clinic and felt much better, but suddenly my throat started to hurt severely, and I developed a serious cough (with phlegm that is v...

Regarding allergic rhinitis and nasal issues? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am a college student suffering from allergic rhinitis, which causes me significant discomfort, especially during seasonal changes. I often experience nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. I have noticed that ...