Antibiotic, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 24

Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...

Sore throat and tongue pain after oral sex? Hello Doctor, at the end of August, after oral sex with a sex worker, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my tongue, mouth, and throat, along with nausea and a constant urge to vomit. I visited two ENT specialists who performed ...

White spots on the tonsils? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing high-pitched tinnitus in both ears for the past two months. After undergoing a hearing test, the results were normal. However, the clinic doctor noticed a white spot on my tonsils and prescribed a course of antibi...

Treatment of Otitis Media in Children Hello! My child, who is 5 years old, recently developed otitis media due to a cold. After about three days of treatment, the condition could not be controlled, leading to a rupture of the pus-filled sac and damage to the eardrum. I am very co...

Recurrent fluid accumulation in the inner ear? Hello Dr. Tsai, For several months, I have been receiving treatment at various hospitals in Taichung for fluid accumulation (bubbles) in both ears, which has been difficult to resolve and is quite distressing. 1. Sometimes I have ...

There is a hard lump in the throat? I found a hard lump on the left side of my throat that does not move and is not painful. It swells when I eat, but it is still not painful, and I am very worried. The last time I saw a doctor at a clinic, he said it was a salivary gland inflamm...

Bactroban is not typically used to treat chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is usually managed with nasal corticosteroids, saline nasal irrigation, and sometimes antibiotics if a bacterial infection is suspected. Bactroban (mupirocin) is primarily used for treating skin infecti...

There is a small hole next to the ear? I have had a small hole near the outer ear connected to my face since childhood. When I was younger, it didn't cause any issues, but later on, it became swollen, and this situation has occurred frequently. After seeing a doctor, I was i...

Neck concerns? Dear Dr. Hsu, I discovered three lumps in my neck around May 11. One is a small, independent lump located at the junction of the head and neck, approximately 0.5 cm (A). The other two are connected, with one being significantly larger, filling the supraclavicular ...

The symptoms distinguishing sinusitis from allergic rhinitis? Dear Doctor, My five-year-old child, who has been attending kindergarten, was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis over a month ago. The main symptoms included thick nasal discharge and coughing. The doctor explained that...

The popping sound in the ears? Hello, Doctor. Sometimes when I swallow saliva, I hear a popping sound in my ears, especially when my throat feels uncomfortable or when my tonsils are swollen. Could this be caused by the discomfort in my throat? Additionally, my tonsils often swel...

Regarding lymphadenopathy? During the Lunar New Year this year, I noticed a small round lump on the left side of my neck that is not painful, measuring approximately 0.7 to 0.8 centimeters in diameter. I consulted an ENT specialist who mentioned that it is not a serious condition...

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time, and I would like to ask for your advice. My ears often have a "buzzing" sound, usually in the left ear, but sometimes in both ears. I have hepatitis B and I sleep on my side, and I w...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. I started experiencing tinnitus a while ago, but I'm not sure what triggered it. It has been continuous since then. I visited a major hospital where a physician examined me and conducte...

Distressing nasal conditions I have been suffering from nasal issues for about the last three months. In the morning, I feel fine, but by noon, my nasal discharge gradually increases, and I often feel congested and have difficulty breathing. I have had similar experiences in the ...

Nasal issues in infants? Hello Dr. Tsai, My daughter is currently 11 months old. I feel that she tends to have clear nasal discharge (slightly sticky) due to changes in weather or prolonged exposure to the electric fan, and she does not have a fever. The first time we visited an...

Why does acute sinusitis relapse two to three days after stopping medication? Hello Dr. Hu: My daughter is three and a half years old and has been attending preschool. Since she started school, she has been experiencing frequent colds. We have switched from pediatrics to otolaryn...

Chronic Otitis Media in Children Hello Dr. Hsu, I am inquiring on behalf of a friend, and I would appreciate your response. Thank you very much! A colleague's child was born on April 16 (currently 6 months old). At three months old, on July 15, pus was observed coming from...

Is there any side effect on the body from taking too many antibiotics? Due to tonsillitis, the doctor prescribed antibiotics. I am concerned about whether taking too many will harm my body.

Is it the cause of a cold? A few days ago, I suddenly had thick phlegm in my throat, which was streaked with blood. Over the next few days, I also experienced hoarseness, headaches, fever, nasal congestion, and thick nasal discharge with blood streaks. The doctor diagnosed me wit...