Throat, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 14

Recently, I have been snoring while sleeping? Hello Dr. Chen, my family has mentioned that I have been snoring at night recently (for the past week or two), but I have never experienced this before. Why has this suddenly started? My eating habits and daily routine have not change...

The normal body temperature for humans is typically around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), although it can vary slightly from person to person and can range from about 97°F (36.1°C Hello, doctor. I would like to ask what the normal temperature range for the human bo...

Difficult-to-explain body pain? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of pain approximately every six months in my respiratory system, specifically in the area just below my throat, extending to both sides of my chest. The pain feels like a cramping sensation, almost as if...

Lip ulcer Hello Doctor: I have multiple small sores on both my upper and lower lips, and one in my throat. They are all small and not painful, and I do not have a fever or rash, nor have I developed any blisters. My overall energy is good, my appetite is fine, and I am sleeping w...

Which department should I consult? Hello Doctor, 1. I have allergic rhinitis, and when I run, I feel very short of breath and dizzy. If I run more than about 400 meters, I experience difficulty breathing, as if I can't get enough air. It feels like the world around me is s...

Lymphoma My son has had a hard lump on his back near the shoulder and neck for quite some time. It feels movable and is not painful, but he frequently experiences headaches and discomfort in his nose and throat. Initially, I thought these symptoms were due to allergies, but recen...

Frequent dizziness, nausea, and abdominal bloating? Hello Dr. Wu: Since the beginning of this month, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea (I have had these symptoms before, but not as severely as this month). The symptoms are milder during the day, but I still feel dizzy...

Is this fluctuation in body temperature normal? Hello Doctor: Since October of last year, due to work fatigue, emotional stress, and irregular eating and sleeping habits, I have experienced difficulty sleeping for over two weeks, frequent diarrhea, and later developed gastroesoph...

I have been catching colds frequently lately? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing frequent colds over the past six months, sometimes getting sick twice a month and at other times once every two months. Is this a sign that my immune system is weakening, or could there be other ...

Laryngeal issues Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, occasionally accompanied by tinnitus. There is no pain or phlegm, but swallowing feels uncomfortable.

H1N1 Yesterday in class, I received some very bad news. Someone from the night school class that shares our classroom has contracted H1N1. Coincidentally, I also started experiencing similar symptoms in the morning, with a severe headache and a sore throat. Although I went to the...

Hyperthyroidism, frozen shoulder, and a sensation of pressure in the neck? Hello, I am fifty-five years old. I had hyperthyroidism at the ages of twenty-four and thirty-two, and it has recurred this year. I have been seeing a specialist at a large hospital and have been on medica...

Abdominal discomfort or pain? Hello, Dr. Lai. Recently, I have been experiencing occasional dull pain in the upper right abdomen (approximately below the chest). After having a cold in April, I developed a severe cough that took several weeks to fully recover from. However, after...

Problems caused by anxiety? Hello: Due to nervousness, I am experiencing difficulty swallowing saliva, a dry throat, tightness in the neck, and chest discomfort. Are there any self-treatment methods I can try?

Palpitations? Vertebral adjustment? Gastroesophageal reflux? Hello doctor, I went to a large hospital for an examination in the past few days, and the doctor said I have palpitations. Then, I was asked to undergo an X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG). After reviewing my X-ray, ...

Which specialty should I consult for long-term nasal congestion and difficulty breathing? Last year, I visited the emergency department twice due to nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. However, the ENT specialist said that the nasal mucosa appeared normal and attributed it...

Viral infection A few days ago, my boyfriend suddenly experienced unexplained swelling and pain on one side of his cheek, followed by a sore throat and vomiting. Although he has since received medical treatment, he needs to be hospitalized for observation. When I asked about his ...

Heartbeat. Breathing? (I've had this since I was very young) Sometimes I need to take a long, deep breath, hold it for a moment, and then exhale to feel more comfortable; otherwise, I constantly feel like there's something blocking my breathing from my chest to my throa...

Common cold My friend really dislikes drinking plain water and finds it unpleasant, but she has a cold recently. Is there anything she can drink as a substitute?

Which department should I make an appointment with? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I had pharyngitis for the first time and it resolved after medication. However, less than two months later, it recurred, and after treatment, it improved again. Yet, just a month later, it happened a...