Protecting Your Ears: Tips for Musicians in Loud Environments
How to protect your ears? Hello Doctor, I recently joined a band that plays outdoors, and the volume of the drums can often be very loud, which can easily cause vibrations in my ears. Sometimes, there are sudden loud sounds that make my ears feel uncomfortable. I would like to as...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
In principle, it is advisable to avoid noisy environments as much as possible. If avoidance is not feasible, then use noise-canceling earplugs that you are familiar with, and wearing earmuffs on top of them would be even better.[Read More] Protecting Your Ears: Tips for Musicians in Loud Environments
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Eye Movement Issues
Dizziness Director Yeh, I apologize for the interruption. Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness whenever my eyes move rapidly, or when I shift my focus from near to far and vice versa. I am unsure how to address this issue and would greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Sir, I recommend that you avoid that type of exercise. Additionally, using medication may lead to improvement. Attached is an article for your reference: **A Discussion on Dizziness: A Voice from a Dizziness Specialist** I often treat patients with dizziness in my clinic. From...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Eye Movement Issues
Understanding Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Throat Cancer Treatment
It has been a year of treatment? Hello, my father was diagnosed with "throat cancer" in March of last year and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Changhua. He has completed both chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but there has been no noticeable improve...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Chemotherapy does indeed have these side effects. You can go to Hsinchu Hospital or other medical centers for assistance.[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Throat Cancer Treatment
Post-Thyroid Tumor Surgery Care: What to Expect and Monitor
Thyroid tumor surgery Hello Doctor, my husband has tumors on both sides of his thyroid, with the one on the left being quite large and visibly noticeable. He is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the left tumor next week, while the right side will not be operated on at this t...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Please monitor for any postoperative bleeding and check if there is hoarseness due to vocal cord paralysis. The likelihood of a malignant tumor is quite low. The specialist in thyroid surgery at our hospital is Dr. Zhao Ming from the Department of Surgery. You may consult him for...[Read More] Post-Thyroid Tumor Surgery Care: What to Expect and Monitor
Understanding Speech Delays in Toddlers: When to Seek Help
Please help me (please reply as soon as possible)? The child at home is one year and six months old and still does not say "daddy" or "mommy," nor can they express the need for milk. However, they seem to understand when called. What should be done in this sit...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Madam, our Rehabilitation Department has a special clinic for children with developmental delays. You can bring your child in for an evaluation. This clinic involves a collaborative assessment from several related specialties.[Read More] Understanding Speech Delays in Toddlers: When to Seek Help
Understanding Vocal Cord Nodules: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery
Throat nodules? Hello: I have had a hoarse voice for about two weeks. I have experienced this before, but previous doctors diagnosed it as acute laryngitis. This time, since the hoarseness has lasted so long, I feel it is unusual. After an examination by an otolaryngologist using...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. A cyst may grow larger, but it rarely poses a life-threatening risk. 2. If the cyst is large enough, surgical removal is necessary. 3. After removal, the voice usually improves, but it may not necessarily return to its original tone.[Read More] Understanding Vocal Cord Nodules: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery
Chronic Tonsillitis: Should I Consider Tonsil Removal?
I have had tonsillitis since I was a child? I remember that since I was young, I would experience tonsillitis about once a year, which has been quite bothersome for me. It comes with bad breath and discomfort, and I might have it 2 to 3 times a year. This year, it has returned fo...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. Surgical removal is necessary. 2. This type of surgery is covered by health insurance. 3. Immunity will not be compromised.[Read More] Chronic Tonsillitis: Should I Consider Tonsil Removal?
Swollen Cheek and Facial Asymmetry: Possible Causes and Concerns
Facial swelling, severe asymmetry of the face? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing severe facial asymmetry for about a year, with my right cheek often appearing swollen. There is no pain, and I cannot feel any hard lumps. Particularly when I turn my head to one side, my right ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Based on your description, the issue does not seem to be a tumor. However, it is best to visit an outpatient clinic for evaluation. If necessary, a biopsy may be performed.[Read More] Swollen Cheek and Facial Asymmetry: Possible Causes and Concerns
Persistent Cough: Seeking Relief and Understanding Symptoms
Persistent cough? On the morning of June 15, I woke up feeling a slight discomfort in my throat. Everything else was normal. On June 16, I woke up with a significantly lower and hoarse voice, and my throat felt very uncomfortable. In the afternoon, I started to feel lethargic, an...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. Let's hold off for now. 2. Let's observe and see; if there are any further abnormalities, then seek medical attention. 3. It's possible. 4. Avoid eating very cold foods. 5. Just drink warm water. 6. Colds have a certain duration; if your immune system ...[Read More] Persistent Cough: Seeking Relief and Understanding Symptoms
Understanding Yellow Nasal Discharge: Causes and When to Seek Help
Yellow discharge from the nasal cavity? Hello, for the past six months, I have been experiencing yellow mucus and some pinpoint bleeding from my right nostril. There is also a foul smell when I inhale forcefully, and I have yellow nasal discharge both in the morning and evening. ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Miss, your issue may be sinusitis. Here is an article for your reference. ----------------------------------------------------------- **"Nasal Disease Package Cure" That Makes One's Nose Tingle** In the outpatient clinic of an otolaryngologist, symptoms such as ...[Read More] Understanding Yellow Nasal Discharge: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Small Bumps on the Back of the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
The small bumps on the tongue? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed small, lump-like protrusions at the back of my tongue (near the throat). They are not painful, but I am unsure what they are and whether they indicate any disease. I have not noticed this symptom before, so I am cur...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
If these protrusions are not hard and there is no bleeding, they are likely harmless. However, please visit an outpatient clinic for a physician to examine them to rule out the possibility of malignant changes.[Read More] Understanding Small Bumps on the Back of the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Chronic Throat Discomfort: Seeking Relief and Expert Care in Taipei
My throat just won't get better? I live in Taipei City. Around April 20th, I started feeling discomfort in my throat, and it felt like something was stuck when I swallowed. I visited a nearby ENT clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with chronic pharyngitis. I have been takin...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Mr. 1. It could be pharyngitis. 2. No. 3. No. Here is an article for your reference from the Hsinchu Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, written by Dr. Yeh Da-Wei. "Doctor, I feel like there's something stuck in my throat. It's been like this for sever...[Read More] Chronic Throat Discomfort: Seeking Relief and Expert Care in Taipei
Nighttime Fever: Possible ENT Infections and Symptoms Explained
Fever every night? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing mild fever at night for the past three days (about 1 to 1.5 degrees higher than my normal temperature). Besides having a severe headache on the first day, I did not feel any particular symptoms on the second and third days...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Miss, you may have a cold. Make sure to rest, drink plenty of water, and replenish your nutrients. If you do not improve after a week, it is best to see a doctor.[Read More] Nighttime Fever: Possible ENT Infections and Symptoms Explained
Addressing Ear Size Concerns: Tips for Recovery and Health
Ear size issues? 1. If I want to restore my ear to its original state, should I improve my habit of sleeping on my left side? (I want to see a doctor about this.) 2. I noticed that I have a few hard lumps on my earlobe. The doctor said they appeared after I consumed a lot of fr...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. You can give it a try. 2. Surgery can be performed to remove it.[Read More] Addressing Ear Size Concerns: Tips for Recovery and Health
Understanding Ear and Throat Pain: Causes of Swelling Below Ears
Swollen? Hello, doctor! The area below both of my ears feels hard and swollen when I touch it. It hurts when I press on it! It also hurts when I open my mouth too wide or chew something hard. What could this be?
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Sir, it may be an infection. You can try taking antibiotics.[Read More] Understanding Ear and Throat Pain: Causes of Swelling Below Ears
Understanding Tongue Tumors in Children: Risks and Surgical Considerations
Tongue tumor Hello Doctor: My six-year-old daughter has been found to have a polyp under her tongue, and a pediatrician has determined that she needs to undergo surgery for removal. This was within my expectations (the doctor mentioned that there would be at most two stitches), b...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
The surgery itself carries no risks. The potential risks are those associated with general anesthesia.[Read More] Understanding Tongue Tumors in Children: Risks and Surgical Considerations
Understanding Ear Asymmetry: Causes and Concerns in ENT Health
Issues with Ear Size Hello doctor, I noticed in the mirror that my ears are asymmetrical; one side is larger than the other. I found that my left ear, which is smaller, feels harder compared to my right ear, which is larger. Could this be due to my habit of sleeping on my left si...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. Is it possible that sleeping on my left side for a long time has affected the development of my ear? Dr. It is possible, but there is no evidence to support this. 2. Does this mean it has caused issues with ear development? Dr. It should be unrelated.[Read More] Understanding Ear Asymmetry: Causes and Concerns in ENT Health
Understanding Tongue Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Tongue ulceration? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sores in my mouth, particularly on my tongue. One sore doesn't heal before another appears. Initially, I thought it was due to work-related stress, but after two weeks, I have reached a record of ha...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
1. Treatment methods: 1. You can visit the outpatient clinic where the physician will apply AgNO3 to the inflamed area. 2. Alternatively, you can use Kenalog ointment. This article will be organized in the future on the 【Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic website/Health Education】 an...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Black Spots on Tongue: Understanding Lingual Keratosis and Its Causes
There are small black spots (approximately 0.3 mm in diameter) on the tip of the tongue? Hello, I have noticed some dark brown spots distributed on the tip of my tongue, which I discovered during my sophomore year of high school, about 7 to 8 years ago. Initially, the spots were ...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Miss, your issue does not seem to be a malignant tumor, but it is best to visit the clinic for a doctor's examination.[Read More] Black Spots on Tongue: Understanding Lingual Keratosis and Its Causes
Blood in Sputum: What It Means for Your Throat and Lungs
Coughing up blood?! Hello, doctor... Recently, when I wake up in the morning and brush my teeth, I always notice that there are streaks of blood in my sputum. This has been happening for about two to three days. Is there an issue with my throat or bronchi? I also have a slight so...
Dr. Ye Dawei reply Otolaryngology
Sir, the situations you have hypothesized are all possible. I recommend that you visit an otolaryngologist for an examination to determine the issue.[Read More] Blood in Sputum: What It Means for Your Throat and Lungs