Breathing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 17

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis 1. Is chronic hypertrophic rhinitis considered irreversible? Some websites state this, which implies that once it transitions from acute to chronic, surgical treatment is necessary. A doctor told me that nasal sprays are ineffective if the nose is co...

Loud breathing sounds? Hello Doctor: My breathing is quite loud, which often disturbs others when I study in the library, and it bothers me a lot. I usually breathe through my mouth unconsciously, but the sound is still loud (breathing through my nose is even louder). I have alle...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Doctor, I sometimes experience pain in one side of my oropharynx, throat, tonsils, ear root, and the area behind my jaw. Occasionally, the pain is concentrated in the ear root. The episodes last for several seconds to a few tens of seconds, generally no...

Do you have sleep apnea? Hello, Doctor! My nephew is currently five years old. Since he was two or three years old, he has been experiencing snoring during sleep, and the situation has been getting worse. Occasionally, he has episodes of breathing cessation lasting one to two sec...

Matters related to the vocal cords? Hello, Doctor: As an athlete, I injured my vocal cords during training a few years ago. I consulted different doctors at that time, and they diagnosed me with vocal cord inflammation. One doctor suggested that I should use corticosteroids for a...

Throat..? Hello Doctor: I often experience a scratchy and painful sensation in my throat, and I almost feel dizzy at regular intervals every day. Sometimes taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication helps, but other times it seems ineffective for my throat discomfort....

Tinnitus Examination and Treatment Hello, Dr. Yeh. What tests are conducted in the hospital for patients with tinnitus to determine the underlying cause? I discovered that I have persistent tinnitus earlier this year, and a certain hospital performed a hearing test on me. They in...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Due to participating in a singing competition, I sang for an extended period of time. Recently, I have felt a tightness in my throat. When I reach into my mouth and touch the back of my tongue, it seems like there is a growth, but it doesn't hur...

Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...

Snoring issues Dear Dr. Yeh: If a patient experiences symptoms such as respiratory pauses during sleep, frequent urination, choking, and coughing at night; and during the day shows signs of poor sleep leading to feelings of fatigue, lack of concentration, memory decline, restless...

Snoring issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a patient who is troubled by snoring. They have undergone a septoplasty, but the symptoms remain severe, especially as their body gets more fatigued, the snoring becomes louder, and there are episodes of breathing cessation, often accompanie...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have some throat issues I would like to consult you about. My profession involves being an outside salesperson, and I have to talk a lot every day while meeting clients. After speaking for a while, my throat becomes uncomfortable, and...

My rhinitis—this surgery was unnecessary? I recently underwent surgery for nasal polypectomy and septoplasty less than two months ago, but my nose is congested again. I looked in the mirror and can see that some of the tissue has indeed been removed, but there is still swollen ti...

Nosebleed Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if it's due to the recent cold weather, but I've noticed that I wake up with nasal congestion (which happens when it's cold). However, when I blow my nose, there is often blood mixed with the mucus! This has happened befor...

Sound Hello, Doctor Jian: The issue began with headaches, and I started to notice a pulsating sound in my left ear while lying down to sleep, which coincides with my heartbeat and breathing (the situation is fine during the day). Sometimes, when I bend down and then stand up, I e...

Regarding allergic rhinitis and nasal issues? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am a college student suffering from allergic rhinitis, which causes me significant discomfort, especially during seasonal changes. I often experience nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. I have noticed that ...

What is desensitization therapy? Hello Dr. Tsai: My child has just turned 4 years old and has been experiencing frequent colds over the past year (with symptoms primarily including thick nasal discharge and nasal congestion). We have conducted allergy tests, and the doctor diagno...

A long-standing issue... snoring? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing snoring for a long time, which has negatively affected my sleep quality and overall mental state. My nose is usually congested on one side, while the other side is blocked. I previously visited a doctor at...

Please ask again? Hello Dr. Yeh: Since I live in Kaohsiung, after consulting you online last time, I went to a large hospital in the city for an examination. The report showed that my hearing is normal and my ear pressure is also normal. I have a history of migraines (which usual...

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Hsu, I have never experienced tinnitus before, but since a migraine started two weeks ago, I have been hearing a humming sound in my left ear while sleeping at night (the headache usually begins at the occipital region and is mostly on the left side). During t...