Dr. Zheng Jueyi reply Otolaryngology Question

Discomfort in the throat and collarbone area? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Since the day before yesterday, I've been feeling discomfort in the upper part of my right throat. It feels a bit swollen, and sometimes I experience a sharp pain as if somet...

I feel something unusual in my throat? Hello Doctor, since yesterday I have been feeling something unusual at the junction of the upper right side of my throat and my jaw. It doesn’t affect my ability to eat, but it feels strange. Occasionally, I experience a subtle pressure and ...

High-frequency persistent tinnitus issue? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing bilateral alternating tinnitus about a week ago, with sounds resembling buzzing or a "E" sound and pressure sounds. Sometimes it lasts all day, while other times it comes and goes, affecting ...

Inquiry for clarification? Hello Dr. Cheng, I apologize for bothering you again. Previously, I consulted with you about a granular protrusion I feel on the left side of the inner part of my lower lip when I lick it with my tongue. However, upon visual inspection, I do not see a...

There is a popping sound in the ear? I recently caught a cold, and while blowing my nose at night, I heard a loud pop in my ear, followed by a sharp pain. Could this be a ruptured eardrum? However, I currently have the flu and cannot go out to see a doctor. How should I handle th...

Neck issues? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. I would like to ask you about something. Today, while stretching my neck in bed, I noticed that when I bend my head to the left, I feel pain on the right side of my neck, and there is a noticeable bump that seems large...

Tinnitus issues Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I experienced intermittent high-pitched tinnitus in both ears, which would occur as a single beep and then stop, happening only occasionally. Around July 23, I developed mild cold symptoms, including slight nasal congestion and yel...

Does the sensation of a foreign body in the throat require follow-up? Three months ago, I suddenly experienced a severe sensation of a foreign body in my throat (esophagus) that made me feel like I couldn't swallow and caused discomfort for over two weeks. I felt as if my en...

Choking on food? I was eating and accidentally breathed through my mouth while still having food in it, which seems to have caused a small piece of food that I had chewed to get sucked into my throat. I'm not sure if it went into my trachea or esophagus. My first reaction wa...

Accidental ingestion of chicken bones? If you accidentally ingested a chicken bone during lunch and now feel a sensation of something stuck in your throat, but you are not experiencing pain while swallowing, and occasionally cough, should you seek immediate medical attention or j...

Chronic pharyngitis Recently, I've been experiencing dryness and heat in my throat when I wake up in the morning, which has happened before. An ENT specialist used an endoscope and found some stomach acid in my throat, and it was slightly swollen. They prescribed me medicati...

My ear feels strange? Hello, I am currently experiencing a cold with severe nasal congestion and runny nose, which is very uncomfortable. Two nights ago, I felt a strong pulsation in the blood vessels of my right ear, a thumping sensation. After a night's sleep, it improved,...

Growths on the tongue? Hello Dr. Zheng, my tongue looks fuzzy. The surface of my tongue is curled and rough, but it doesn't hurt or itch. It looks like granulation tissue. I have taken some pictures: [link1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-5m6FF0meRbog0SqlLOYICnTU3XR17D/v...

The tongue feels strange? Hello Dr. Zheng, my tongue does not hurt or itch. It just feels rough when I curl it and lick it. This sensation started in February 2024. At that time, I had chronic tonsillitis, and my tongue felt rough. I had been taking throat lozenges for about a mo...

Post-salivary gland cyst surgery Hello, doctor. About 20 days ago, I underwent a water laser surgery to remove a salivary gland cyst. The surface wound is now barely visible, but I can feel a small, hard lump beneath the wound. I'm not sure what it is. Could it be that it wa...

Persistent sore throat? Hello doctor, I experienced symptoms of a cold on the first day, including cough, green phlegm, and sore throat (without fever). After visiting a doctor, I took antibiotics for three days, and my sore throat improved, but my cough and green phlegm did not ...

Left neck pain? Around the junction of the jaw and neck, slightly forward from the left sternocleidomastoid muscle, I sometimes experience sudden pain. I'm not sure how to describe the type of pain, but it usually diminishes to a slight ache or almost disappears within a few...

Chronic pharyngitis with coughing: how to treat? Hello Doctor, I have confirmed that I have chronic pharyngitis (for about six years), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-nasal drip, with the latter being more severe. Both of these issues are difficult to manage, and...

Regarding nasal cavity dryness? It is possible that staying in an air-conditioned room has caused nasal dryness, leading to nosebleeds. The urge to pick at the nose may have resulted in the presence of blood clots for several days. I would like to ask the doctor if I can apply ha...

Oral ulceration Hello Doctor: About four days ago, I developed sores in my mouth, resulting in approximately 5 to 6 small ulcers and a few small blisters. Additionally, my gums are inflamed and painful, especially in the areas near the walls of my mouth adjacent to my upper and l...