Breathing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 3

Postoperative breathing issues after septoplasty? About three years ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum. While I experience less nasal congestion, the airflow in my left nostril remains very minimal, and I occasionally feel a slight post-nasal drip. When I place my han...

Hello, I would like to ask if this could possibly be cancer? A year ago, I experienced gastroesophageal reflux for an entire year, which led to severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing. Initially, it was just difficulty swallowing, but within six months, I went to the emergen...

It is normal to smell a medicinal odor after undergoing radiofrequency treatment for snoring? Hello doctor, it has been over three months since my surgery, and I occasionally feel a sensation of fluid in my breathing throughout the day. Is this normal, or should I return to the h...

Abnormal breath sounds? Hello Doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. Since October of last year, I have been experiencing a bubbling sound when exhaling during breathing, and recently the sound has been lasting longer. This occurs at all times except when I am lying down to sleep at ni...

Post-nasal drip with throat itching and difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing post-nasal drip, a scratchy throat with a sensation of foreign body, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness for nearly four months, and medication has not alleviated these symp...

Which department should I see? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing some difficulty breathing, specifically at the intersection of my nose and throat, feeling a bit obstructed, but there's nothing actually there. Additionally, I sometimes experience dry heaving...

Nasal congestion makes deep breathing difficult? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Sometimes I can take a deep breath successfully, and sometimes I can't. However, I don't feel short of breath when exercising...

Postnasal drip for four months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing post-nasal drip for over four months. In the past month, I have also been having issues with chest tightness and difficulty breathing. I often feel a tickling sensation deep in my throat and lungs, making it h...

Follow-up Question #186834 Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Cheng, Thank you very much for your response and clarification in the inquiry consultation #186834. I have greatly benefited from it. I have understood most of my previous questions, but I would like to further inquire abo...

Problems Caused by Using a Nasal Irrigator Today, while using a nasal irrigator, I applied too much pressure and the water flow was too strong. Additionally, due to nasal congestion, the water did not completely drain from the other nostril and instead went towards my ear. After ...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Cheng, I have two topics I would like to consult you about: 1. Regarding the size of my nostrils, I measured the width of each nostril horizontally with a ruler, and they are approximately 1 cm wide. When measuring the diagonal width at the widest ...

Dry throat, affecting breathing during sleep? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing this condition for about 9 months. While sleeping, I feel a sensation of pressure in my throat, and sometimes I wake up suddenly because I can't breathe. (I have a normal body weight with n...

Hello, doctor. Regarding shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor. Allow me to describe my situation briefly. Over the past two years, I have experienced more frequent and pronounced shortness of breath. 1. Twenty years ago, I was hit in the left side of my nose, about 5 cm below the...

Mucus obstructing the airways can lead to difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor: Last night while I was sleeping, I felt like my body was filled with gas. It wasn't painful, but this morning before getting up, I dreamt that I couldn't speak because of bloating. When I woke...

Slight nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of tightness? Hello doctor, I have a history of nasal allergies. A couple of days ago, I experienced sneezing, but when I woke up today, my nose feels somewhat congested. I have been blowing my nose frequently, and when...

Septoplasty My daughter is 13 years old and has been experiencing nasal congestion and headaches for the past few years. She has a history of allergic rhinitis and has had nasal congestion from elementary school through middle school. Since last year, her headaches and nasal cong...

Symptoms of tracheobronchial foreign body obstruction? Dr. Zheng, I apologize for bothering you during this busy time of the pandemic. Here’s the situation: I have chronic pharyngitis and acid reflux, and while eating, I had some fried food. Afterward, I drank pearl green tea and...

Chronic nasal congestion I have a history of nasal allergies, but I have been experiencing persistent nasal congestion on one side (at any time). Recently, it has felt more severe, and I often have a runny nose. At night, I have to rely on breathing through my mouth while sleepin...

Hello doctor, regarding the issue of a deviated nasal bone causing breathing difficulties? Hello Doctor, I have a complex and uncomfortable situation and would like to seek your advice and guidance on where to seek treatment. When I was 14 years old, a classmate kicked a water-...

Tonsillectomy Doctor, I recently underwent a tonsillectomy due to chronic tonsillitis and was discharged after two days in the hospital. My surgical site is still swollen, and the uvula may have been affected during the procedure, resulting in a white swollen area. Over the past ...