Antibiotic, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 14

Medical consultation Dear Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing nasal congestion and runny nose every day for the past 20 years, and my symptoms worsen with even a slight cold, leading to recurrent otitis media and sinusitis. I have undergone surgery for sinusitis once and regularly ...

Tongue issues and colds? On the 18th, I seemed to have a lot of heat in my body, and I developed multiple sores on the sides of my tongue. The next day, while sleeping, I felt sensitivity in my nose when breathing. Upon waking, I started to experience pain in my trachea, frequent...

White tongue coating suspected of candidiasis infection? I previously visited a urologist who prescribed an antibiotic (medication name: Jingtai Tuo). After finishing the antibiotic course, I noticed that my tongue has developed a white coating, and there is a small raised lesion...

Eustachian tube dysfunction treated with corticosteroids? Dear Director Zheng, I experienced symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction in my left ear suddenly in January of this year. Although my hearing is normal, every time I drink water or swallow, I hear a "pop, pop"...

Unilateral tonsillar swelling with stones? On April 9, I discovered that my left tonsil had some redness and swelling, so I sought treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Since the symptoms were not very pronounced, the doctor indicated that the throat issue w...

The tonsils appear white. There is an image? Hello, doctor. I have been feeling a sensation of a foreign body in my throat for about two weeks now. However, there is no pain, and I do not have difficulty swallowing; I only feel something stuck when I swallow. I visited an ENT spe...

Sinusitis medications Can sinusitis be treated with Western medicine? Is surgery necessary, and what would that entail? What foods can be consumed with sinusitis? What happens if I take Siwu Decoction? I have just started experiencing sinusitis and have taken Western medicine, wh...

Persistent nasal discharge? If the diagnosis is sinusitis and no surgery is performed, will it worsen, or will it just maintain the original symptoms?

Unilateral nasal discharge? If you are experiencing discomfort in your ears, nose, and throat and are using nasal irrigation to improve your symptoms, it's important to note that after each session, you should dry your nasal passages before leaving. While you may not have an...

Neck mass Hello Doctor: Six years ago, I had sinusitis with yellow nasal discharge that contained blood. Later, I noticed two lumps in my neck, but they were not protruding. I went to the hospital for an endoscopy, X-rays, and a localized CT scan, but nothing was found. After tak...

I am not sure if it is allergic rhinitis or sinusitis? Since a recent cold, I have been experiencing post-nasal drip, with mucus flowing into my mouth or throat daily. I don't know how many times I've had to spit out mucus in a day, especially in the morning when the sy...

Coughing persists after a cold? Hello doctor, about three weeks ago I had a cold, which only involved a cough. I took some over-the-counter medication and it got a bit better, but I haven't fully recovered and I still occasionally have a mild cough. It's particularly no...

Chronic sinusitis is not improving? Hello, doctor. My child is currently six years and two months old and has asthma, skin allergies, and nasal allergies. Since last year, he has been suffering from sinusitis, which has been recurrent for over six months. Each time he stops medic...

The treatment regimen for the antibiotic leucomycin? Hello, doctor. My child is 4 years old and has been experiencing nasal allergies. Since October of this year, we have been troubled by a runny nose, nasal congestion, and phlegm. We have visited the pediatrician several times, ...

Sinusitis is not contagious? Hello, doctor. Can sinusitis be contagious? There is a child at home with sinusitis, and he has had a runny nose for at least six months. My son drank from a cup that he had used. Is there a risk of transmission? Thank you for your response.

Severe ear discomfort and pain? I have a runny nose, and when I pinched my nose and blew, I heard a loud "pop" in my left ear, followed by pain. It felt like something had burst, and now my left ear hurts a lot, and I keep hearing a "buzzing" sound. Can this b...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor... My child has been suffering from allergic sinusitis with recurrent episodes for nearly six months. Two weeks ago, an X-ray showed that the entire sinus was inflamed. The doctor prescribed Lidaoxin (Clindamycin) antibiotics to take for tw...

Ear fullness followed by tinnitus? Hello Doctor: One morning I woke up and suddenly felt a blockage in my left ear. I visited an ENT clinic, and everything appeared normal; they did not perform an endoscopy. Later, I went to Taipei Medical University for a consultation, where an ...

Clear nasal discharge with a slight green tint? I have been experiencing allergic symptoms, including constant sneezing and nasal congestion. Last month, I took prescribed Western medication for over two weeks and also performed nasal irrigation, which helped reduce the nasal dis...

Lymphatic issues Last week, I noticed a swollen area on the back of my neck, just below the angle of my jaw, that feels like a cord. When I stretch my neck, it feels noticeably swollen compared to the other side, but it doesn't hurt. I'm unsure if it could be lymphadeno...