Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology Question - Page 4

Persistent dry cough? Hello, my husband starts to cough dry for no reason as soon as he gets home. He has taken cold medicine, but it doesn't help, and he doesn't cough when he's outside. I've also cleaned the house! For the past two years, he has had persiste...

Corticosteroids Hello, Doctor: Recently, there have been news reports about an ENT clinic that has been prescribing corticosteroids to patients for a long time, which makes me quite anxious. I have experienced throat pain and have not been able to find relief at several clinics, ...

Why is an expectorant prescribed for a nasal injury? The child experienced a nosebleed after being hit by a ball and was examined at an otolaryngology clinic, where a small wound was found. The doctor prescribed acetaminophen (pain reliever), bromhexine (expectorant), and ulmerli...

Nasal congestion Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have a deviated septum, and for most of the time, one side is more clear than the other, alternating between left and right. However, since September, when it’s my right side, it seems to be less clear. I have seen an ENT specialist twice, and t...

Throat bleeding? I recently caught a cold and have been coughing a lot without being able to bring up any phlegm. I thought I was getting better, but just now while washing my hair, I suddenly had a nosebleed, and my mouth was filled with thick, bright red blood. After rinsing my...

Please provide the content you would like Hello: I have answered the questions from your last response one by one, hoping to identify the true cause of my condition. 1. Is the tinnitus accompanied by dizziness? Does it get louder during dizziness? A: I usually experience tinni...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Hello, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. If I talk continuously for about 10 minutes, I start to feel hoarse and my throat becomes very dry, requiring me to drink a little water to lubricate it. What could be the issue here? 2. Recently, for...

Vocal cord injury after thyroid surgery? My mother underwent thyroid surgery last January, and her vocal cords were damaged postoperatively. Now, she can only speak in a very weak voice. The surgeon who performed the operation mentioned the possibility of vocal cord damage, stati...

Tinnitus issues? I have been experiencing tinnitus for the past 11 years, and sometimes I even have ear pain. I have undergone examinations before, and they all indicated that there were no issues. However, when the doctor used a stethoscope, they could indeed hear the same sound...

Causes of Hearing Impairment What are the causes of hearing impairment and what are their respective percentages?

excuse me? Recently, I have experienced occasional pain from my right ear to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Sometimes, this pain radiates from the TMJ to my neck and throat. The discomfort is not constant and is not very intense, but it is noticeable. Could you please advise ...

excuse me? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing sudden throat pain, and there's a metallic taste of blood when I swallow saliva. After a few hours, it gets better. Why is this happening? Thank you!

Occasional sharp pain in the right ear? I sometimes experience sudden sharp pain in my right ear; sometimes it lasts just a moment, while other times it comes and goes intermittently. I have a habit of wearing headphones to listen to music for about 3 to 4 hours at a time. Additi...

The use of antihistamines? Dear Doctor: I have a history of hyperthyroidism and underwent a partial thyroidectomy 9 months ago. I am currently in a stable condition. Recently, I experienced pain in my right ear and visited an otolaryngologist. The doctor prescribed Clarinase, but...

Vaccination administration Is it possible to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and the new influenza vaccine all at the same time? What is the recommended order of administration and how long should one wait before receiving the next vaccine?

Childhood Language Disorders My child, a boy, is almost two and a half years old, but he is unable to produce normal sounds; he only makes some cooing and babbling noises. He understands what we are saying and responds with sounds, but aside from the words "thank you," ...

I'm sorry, but I need more information or content Is it possible for a normal person to experience adverse side effects from taking "Tamiflu" (oseltamivir) as a preventive measure if one person in a group is infected with the new influenza virus?

Seasonal influenza vaccination? If a patient has sinusitis or allergic rhinitis, or experiences nasal allergies after consuming eggs, is it appropriate for them to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine?

Swollen!!? Hello, I don't know why, but for the past month or two, whenever I consume drinks or foods containing lemon in significant amounts, I experience pain on the left side of my throat when swallowing. Is that where the thyroid gland is located? Additionally, this symp...

Branchial cleft cyst assistance? Hello Doctor: I am thirty years old and have experienced inflammation and swelling in the left side of my neck three times, leading to abscess formation and drainage. The first occurrence was when I was seven years old, and the last two occurred w...