Understanding Ear Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Ear blockage For a long time, I have often experienced a sudden feeling of ear fullness, similar to what people feel when climbing a mountain. Usually, pinching my nose and forcefully exhaling helps alleviate the sensation, though sometimes it is only effective temporarily. Recen...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, your symptoms are typical of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Patients usually experience a feeling of fullness, as if sounds are echoing in their head. Generally, medication is the first line of treatment, but for severe cases, the placement of a...[Read More] Understanding Ear Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Yellow Nasal Discharge: Causes and When to Seek Help
Yellow discharge from the nasal cavity? Hello, for the past six months, I have been experiencing yellow mucus and some pinpoint bleeding from my right nostril. There is also a foul smell when I inhale forcefully, and I have yellow nasal discharge both in the morning and evening. ...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss, your issue may be sinusitis. Here is an article for your reference. ----------------------------------------------------------- **"Nasal Disease Package Cure" That Makes One's Nose Tingle** In the outpatient clinic of an otolaryngologist, symptoms such as ...[Read More] Understanding Yellow Nasal Discharge: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Septal Deviation: Surgery Options and Allergies Explained
Deviated septum Hello Dr. Hsu, I would like to ask whether surgery for a deviated septum is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia? Is there a significant relationship between a deviated septum and nasal allergies that leaves me feeling confused? Under what circum...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question. (1) Local anesthesia. (2) If there is severe nasal congestion or difficulty breathing clinically, it should be addressed; if medication is ineffective, surgery should also be considered.[Read More] Understanding Septal Deviation: Surgery Options and Allergies Explained
Understanding Throat Pain and Swallowing Difficulties Without Fever
Please help alleviate my father's suffering. He has a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, but he does not have a fever? Please help clarify and alleviate my father's suffering. The details are as follows: My father traveled to Europe over two weeks ago, and prior to ...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of sore throat and difficulty swallowing, and it is likely not significantly related to betel nut consumption. The medications you mentioned are primarily antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain relievers, which may provide temporary pain relief, but i...[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain and Swallowing Difficulties Without Fever
Chronic Throat Discomfort: Seeking Relief and Expert Care in Taipei
My throat just won't get better? I live in Taipei City. Around April 20th, I started feeling discomfort in my throat, and it felt like something was stuck when I swallowed. I visited a nearby ENT clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with chronic pharyngitis. I have been takin...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Mr. 1. It could be pharyngitis. 2. No. 3. No. Here is an article for your reference from the Hsinchu Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, written by Dr. Yeh Da-Wei. "Doctor, I feel like there's something stuck in my throat. It's been like this for sever...[Read More] Chronic Throat Discomfort: Seeking Relief and Expert Care in Taipei
Understanding Chronic Nasal Congestion: Is Surgery the Solution?
Nasal congestion issues? I have been experiencing chronic nasal congestion since childhood, for about six years now. I heard that if I undergo surgery to remove the tissue in my nasal cavity, it could resolve the issue. Would this mean I won't have to deal with nasal congest...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Mr. No more nasal congestion troubles. Here is an article for your reference. ┌─── ■ Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic Medical Education ■ ─── 2000/02/20 ┐ The leading dizziness specialist in the Zhuliang-Miaoli area, a pioneer in online medicine in Taiwan. └─ Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic webs...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Nasal Congestion: Is Surgery the Solution?
Understanding Throat Issues: Swollen Tonsils and Breathing Difficulties
My chin looks strange! Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort around my jaw and neck, with my tonsils often swelling on both sides. My throat feels uncomfortable, and swallowing saliva gives me a sensation of something being stuck. It feels like there's something l...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
You may be experiencing symptoms due to tonsillar hypertrophy, and you should consult an otolaryngologist. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Throat Issues: Swollen Tonsils and Breathing Difficulties
Feeling of Obstruction in One Nostril: When to See an ENT Specialist?
Feeling of a foreign body in the nasal cavity? Hello, doctor! For the past week, I've been feeling like there's something in my right nostril. It feels like there's a booger stuck inside, based on the sensation when I inhale and exhale, as well as the sound of air ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is best to remove nasal foreign bodies when they are visible, as the nasal mucosa is very delicate and can easily bleed profusely if injured. We need to identify what the object is before proceeding with removal, so I recommend that you vis...[Read More] Feeling of Obstruction in One Nostril: When to See an ENT Specialist?
Surgical Consultation for Benign Lateral Pharyngeal Tumors: What to Expect
Surgical Consultation for Lateral Pharyngeal Tumors I am 29 years old and about five years ago, I discovered a tumor near the lower part of my right neck, close to the earlobe. It is not visible under normal circumstances, but it becomes quite prominent when I swallow or eat. Whe...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
1. The cyst located below the earlobe is a sebaceous gland cyst. 2. The enlargement in the throat is due to tonsillar hypertrophy. 3. The physician's explanations regarding benign lateral pharyngeal tumors are all correct. 4. The likelihood of it being a malignant tumo...[Read More] Surgical Consultation for Benign Lateral Pharyngeal Tumors: What to Expect
Experiencing Ear Pressure and Echoing Sounds During Exercise: Causes and Solutions
Experiencing ear fullness and a resonating sound while sweating during exercise? I am 50 years old, and I experience a feeling of fullness in my left ear when I sweat during exercise (this has only happened in the past year). For example, while playing tennis or running, my left ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on your medical history, the issue seems to be related to the Eustachian tube opening. During physical activity, localized swelling at the Eustachian tube exit can affect the pressure balance in the middle ear, leading to a feeling of fu...[Read More] Experiencing Ear Pressure and Echoing Sounds During Exercise: Causes and Solutions
How to Improve Dry Mouth and Discomfort from Sleeping with Mouth Open
Sleep habits can lead to some cognitive difficulties? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a concern that when I sleep, my mouth tends to stay open, which results in waking up every day with a particularly dry mouth and tongue. Since I am currently on an offshore island, it is even colder and d...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
"Household child's breathing is already like thunder" – Snoring and Sleep Apnea Syndrome "Night drinking, Dongpo wakes up and gets drunk again, returning home, it feels like three in the morning. The household child's breathing is already like thunder......[Read More] How to Improve Dry Mouth and Discomfort from Sleeping with Mouth Open
Understanding Ear Pressure and Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Question! Hello Dr. Yeh: Recently, I have experienced a sensation of blood rushing to my head accompanied by a roaring sound when I squat down and then stand up. Afterward, it usually resolves, but sometimes I also feel a dull headache in the back of my head along with a sensatio...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss, your issue may be related to Eustachian tube obstruction and tinnitus. Here is a reference article. ----------------------------------------------------------- **"Local Surrounding the Central" – Correct Concepts for Treating Tinnitus** Mr. Chang Jun-Hong from t...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pressure and Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tonsillectomy: An Overview of Anesthesia and Recovery
I am scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy in October? Hello, Dr. Hu. I have decided to undergo a tonsillectomy at Tri-Service General Hospital in October due to frequent tonsillitis. I would like to ask about the anesthesia used during the surgery—will it be inhalational or spina...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: Since each hospital may have different surgical methods, it is recommended that you consult with the physician at Tri-Service General Hospital who will be performing your surgery. Sincerely, Dr. Hu Ke-Hsin, ENT Specialist.[Read More] Understanding Tonsillectomy: An Overview of Anesthesia and Recovery
Understanding Air Regurgitation During Eating: Causes and Solutions
The process of eating can easily lead to the expulsion of air? Hello Doctor: Since I was in the third year of middle school, I have experienced a feeling of bloating in my stomach while eating. At that moment, I usually stand up, take deep breaths, and contract my abdomen, then e...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sir, your issue may be esophageal stricture. Whether surgery is needed can only be determined after a consultation and examination. It is possible that surgery is not required. In clinical practice, I have also encountered patients with severe funnel chest who experience eating d...[Read More] Understanding Air Regurgitation During Eating: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Throat Cancer: Stages, Treatment Options, and Family Support
Laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed? My father's condition started with discomfort in his throat, and it has been 5 to 6 months before he went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed him with throat cancer. Initially, the doctor said surgery was an option, b...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Laryngeal cancer: Is surgery necessary? There is much debate, and opinions among physicians vary. The stage of laryngeal cancer can only be determined through clinical examination. Diet and bodily diseases are closely related, and it is advisable to consult various literature on ...[Read More] Understanding Throat Cancer: Stages, Treatment Options, and Family Support
Effective Treatments and Exercises for Sinusitis Relief
Sinusitis I have sinusitis and experience nasal congestion both in the morning and evening. Are there any treatments available? Besides taking medication, should I exercise?
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
**Mr. Yeh Da-Wei's ENT Clinic Medical Education** **Date: 2000/02/20** **Leading Vertigo Specialist in the Zhuliu Area, Pioneer in Internet Medicine in Taiwan** **Website: http://www.csie.nctu.edu.tw/~yehdawei** This article will be organized in the future under the ...[Read More] Effective Treatments and Exercises for Sinusitis Relief
Understanding Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatments, and Solutions
Deviated septum I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with "chronic hypertrophic rhinitis with a deviated septum." My allergy history includes: allergies -> acute rhinitis -> chronic rhinitis -> acute hypertrophic rhinitis ->...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Student Lin. 1. It may be a symptom of a deviated septum. 2. Surgery is the best option. 3. No. 4. Medication can be used for treatment. 5. No. For your reference, please see the previous article. ┌─── ■ Dr. Yeh Da-Wei's ENT Clinic Medical Education ■ ─── 2000/02/20 ┐ Th...[Read More] Understanding Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatments, and Solutions
Understanding Your Throat, Nose, and Ear Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
My throat, nose, and ears are all very uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor: Thank you for your previous response. For the past few days, I have been experiencing phlegm in my throat, which is very uncomfortable. I keep clearing my throat, but each time it hurts. My voice has also become...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you may have inflammation of the throat and sinuses. Whether it is a complication of a cold or allergic rhinitis can only be determined through a clinical examination. Inhaling excessive secondhand smoke typically exacerbates allergic rhinitis an...[Read More] Understanding Your Throat, Nose, and Ear Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Nasal Issues: Causes of Excess Mucus and When to See a Doctor
I think my nose is broken..? I seem to have very little airflow through my nose, and I've always been breathing through my mouth. However, sometimes my nose suddenly runs continuously, and it drips like water without any stickiness. Additionally, when I sleep, it often runs ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the mucus comes from the nose. Your condition indicates that there is an issue with your nose, and I recommend seeking treatment at an outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Nasal Issues: Causes of Excess Mucus and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Ear Congestion and Chronic Throat Issues: A Comprehensive Guide
Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss, I recommend that you visit an outpatient clinic for a hearing test and an endoscopic examination. The sleeping position is unrelated to the phone calls. As for whether the symptoms are related, we will only know after the examinations. I suggest maintaining a regular lifest...[Read More] Understanding Ear Congestion and Chronic Throat Issues: A Comprehensive Guide