Antibiotic, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 18

Foreign body sensation in the throat? Since catching a cold before the Lunar New Year, I was later diagnosed with sinusitis and post-nasal drip with yellow phlegm. After taking antibiotics for three weeks, I had a sinus X-ray which showed no inflammation. The doctor prescribed a ...

Sinus issues My 5-year-old daughter has had a runny nose since March. Initially, we thought it was an episode of allergic rhinitis, so we consulted an allergist, but her condition did not improve. We then visited an otolaryngologist and she has taken two different antibiotics. Th...

Parotitis Hello, I have been experiencing pain near the junction of my neck just below my right ear for the past few days, particularly at the connection point, which is the most painful area. There is also pain extending along a pathway downwards, and it feels like my entire ear...

There is a pus-filled cyst in the ear, and it hurts when the mouth is opened? This afternoon, I suddenly experienced severe ear pain, and it hurts to open my mouth, so I can't open it wide. In the evening, I visited an otolaryngologist, who said there is an abscess in my ear...

What about the use of antibiotics? Dear Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a cold for quite some time now. There is no nasal discharge, but I occasionally have white phlegm when clearing my throat (for the past 10 days). Recently, I have noticed a chemical smell in my nasal pas...

There is continuous bleeding from the left nostril? About a month ago, I started noticing blood, but it wasn't much—just small blood clots. Only the left nostril has blood, while the right one is normal. The blood is mixed with mucus. Could this be related to the medications...

You may experience a nosebleed in the coming days? Last Friday, after picking my nose, I blew my nose and noticed some bleeding (a small amount). Over the past few days, when I use tissue, there is a little bit of blood (could it be due to the roughness of the tissue?). Should I ...

Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the upper right side of the neck? I recently caught a cold and suddenly noticed a lump on the upper right side of my neck. I'm not sure if it was there before. After visiting the hospital, the doctor examined it and diagnosed it as an enlarg...

Chronic recurrent sinusitis? Hello, doctor. I, along with a child in my family (7 years old), have similar symptoms and have both been diagnosed with sinusitis. My symptoms include early-stage yellow/green nasal discharge, body aches, headaches, and a productive cough with yellow...

Inquiry about Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma) Hello Dr. Zheng, I would like to ask about my symptoms and how to communicate with outpatient doctors for further treatment. I have a long history of nasal allergies, which cause severe nasal congestion on both...

Head and neck tumors Hello Doctor: My mother recently had swollen lymph nodes in her neck, approximately two centimeters in size. She underwent surgery for removal, and the biopsy results indicated a benign tumor caused by inflammation from tuberculosis bacteria. I would like to ...

Swelling on the right side of the face has been evaluated by both Western and traditional Chinese medicine? Last November, one night my right face suddenly swelled up. I saw a Western medicine doctor who diagnosed it as otitis media, and I took Western medication for two months, ...

A four-year-old child presents with swelling in the area below the ear and on the cheek (not simultaneously)? Hello Doctor: My four-year-old daughter has been experiencing swelling on both sides of her face and under her ears for the past six months. The first swelling (under the...

Nasal congestion and nasal discomfort? The patient recently developed dry socket after having his lower wisdom teeth extracted, which led to pain in the dental socket and also caused headaches and unexplained nasal congestion for nearly half a month. Although the alveolitis has b...

Sore throat (possibly caused by a sexually transmitted infection) Hello, Dr. Zheng! I've started experiencing a bit of throat inflammation over the past few days, feeling slightly swollen, but it's not severe enough to cause difficulty swallowing. There's a slight ...

Medication not swallowed? Hello doctor, two days ago I took an antibiotic capsule, and it seems that I didn't swallow it completely, as it got stuck in my throat. I am experiencing chest tightness, burping, and a strange sensation in my throat, but I do not have difficulty s...

Nasal issues with blood-tinged phlegm? Hello Doctor, my condition started in mid-December when I noticed blood-streaked mucus in my first morning phlegm. I visited a clinic where the doctor initially prescribed antibiotics and allergy medications for my nose. After finishing the ...

Ear pain may be accompanied by a sound similar to a crackling or popping noise? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing ear problems around June or July of last year while learning to fly in the United States. Initially, I had pain in my right ear, and the doctor diagnosed it as oti...

Excessive phlegm and difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. I am a pregnant woman, currently 19 weeks along. A few days ago, I suddenly developed a fever in the afternoon, reaching over 40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by body aches and chills. I did not have any other cold symptoms...

There are white lesions on the pharyngeal wall? I have had a cold and cough for nearly a month. I have taken antibiotics, and while I am not fully recovered, my condition has improved. I noticed a white patch about 1cm x 0.2cm in size on the back wall of one side of my throat. It...