Understanding Ear Infections in Toddlers: Antibiotics or Anti-Inflammatories?
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen: May I ask if a one-and-a-half-year-old child with ear inflammation should take antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Common anti-inflammatory tablets refer to antibiotics. For otitis externa or otitis media, it is recommended to use ear drops in conjunction with antibiotics for better efficacy.[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections in Toddlers: Antibiotics or Anti-Inflammatories?
Understanding Otitis Media in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Monitoring Tools
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen: 1. Is it advisable for parents to purchase equipment to regularly monitor their children for otitis media, especially since it can be asymptomatic and difficult to detect? 2. Is frequent use of antibiotics harmful to the body? 3. Some doctors say th...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss: 1. Children with otitis media often experience high fever, crying, and the discharge of thick secretions from the ear. Therefore, if your baby exhibits any of these symptoms, please seek help from an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination as soon as possible. 2....[Read More] Understanding Otitis Media in Children: Symptoms, Treatment, and Monitoring Tools
Understanding Ear Infections in Children: Antibiotics and Prevention Tips
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about a one-year-old child who is frequently treated with antibiotics for otitis media. Could this have an impact on their health? How can we prevent the occurrence of otitis media? Is the administration of immunoglobulin effecti...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss: Due to the more horizontal position of children's Eustachian tubes, they are more prone to otitis media. Otitis media requires treatment for 2-3 weeks; otherwise, it can easily lead to middle ear effusion, which may affect hearing. When medications are administe...[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections in Children: Antibiotics and Prevention Tips
Persistent Dry Cough: Understanding Causes and Solutions
Dry cough Hello. I have been coughing for the past two weeks, but there is no phlegm. The coughing is often very distressing, and I also feel pain throughout my chest and experience tightness in my chest. However, I do not have a cold, do not smoke, and have not been exposed to s...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss Star: Based on your symptoms, it is likely not a bacterial infection but rather an allergic cause. Here is some information for your reference: ┌─── ■ Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic Medical Education ■ ─── 2000/01/24 The leading dizziness physician in the Zhukiao area, a pionee...[Read More] Persistent Dry Cough: Understanding Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ear Infections: Antibiotics, Immunity, and Vaccination for Kids
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen: On March 6, I asked about otitis media, and I would like to inquire further: 1. If the doctor says it has healed but the ear is still slightly red, should the entire course of antibiotics be completed? 2. Is frequent colds related to one's consti...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Dear Miss: If your middle ear infection has improved but the eardrum is still slightly red, it indicates that the inflammation in the middle ear cavity has not been completely controlled. If there are residual bacteria that have not been eradicated, the risk of reinfection will s...[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections: Antibiotics, Immunity, and Vaccination for Kids
Understanding Ear Infections in Children: When to Seek Medical Help
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about a little girl who was hospitalized at 10 months old (January 22, 1990) with a diagnosis of bronchopneumonia, otitis media, and acute gastroenteritis. She was hospitalized for 6 days and discharged after showing improvement....
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Miss Liu: Acute otitis media requires a course of antibiotics for 10-15 days for complete recovery; otherwise, there may be complications. Her hearing can be monitored using audiometric devices for objective assessment.[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections in Children: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Sinusitis: Surgery Necessity and Treatment Effectiveness
Sinusitis Is surgery always necessary for sinusitis, and what is the cure rate? How effective is medication treatment? Thank you.
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Mr. Wu: Sinusitis can be classified into acute and chronic forms. Acute sinusitis is generally a complication arising from an upper respiratory tract infection and typically requires a course of antibiotics for about two weeks to reduce the risk of recurrence. If symptoms such as...[Read More] Understanding Sinusitis: Surgery Necessity and Treatment Effectiveness
Antibiotic Use Restrictions in ENT: Are They Justified?
Medication restrictions Dr. Yeh: The National Health Insurance Administration stipulates that antibiotics should not be used continuously for more than seven days. However, what should we do for conditions such as acute otitis media, acute purulent tonsillitis, and sinusitis, whi...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Prescribe for seven days initially, then schedule a follow-up appointment to prescribe an additional 3 to 7 days.[Read More] Antibiotic Use Restrictions in ENT: Are They Justified?
Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Worry and What to Do
There is a hard lump in the neck? About half a month ago, I felt a bit feverish, and after two or three days, I suddenly noticed a hard, non-painful, and immovable lump above my shoulder blades in the front of my neck. The next day, I went to the ENT department at a major hospita...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Mr. Chang: There are generally three conditions that could be felt in the neck area: 1. Acute Lymphadenitis: This is primarily caused by infections in the upper respiratory tract of the head and neck. The main function of lymph nodes is to filter bacteria and viruses, so if an ...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Worry and What to Do
Understanding Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Otitis media For over a month, I have occasionally felt a bit of pressure in my left ear, and it hurts when I sneeze. However, I did not experience any significant discomfort until December 15, when I attended my daughter's school event. When the sound volume was high, my ea...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello, Miss Ain: 1. The feeling of fullness in the ears is due to Eustachian tube obstruction. If not actively treated, it may lead to middle ear effusion. 2. The causes of chronic pharyngitis include the following: - Post-nasal drip: This can lead to chronic pharyngitis and ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Long-Term Allergic Rhinitis and Ear Lobe Growth
Chronic allergic rhinitis Hi! Doctor, hello! I have had chronic allergic rhinitis, and in June of this year, a lump the size of a bean appeared above my earlobe. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said it was not painful and not a concern. On November 18,...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Jessica: There is a lump that has formed above the earlobe, which has now swollen and is painful. It sounds like the existing sebaceous cyst may have become infected (similar to a larger pimple), but a proper assessment can only be made through examination. I recommend that you v...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Allergic Rhinitis and Ear Lobe Growth