Breathing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 4

High-frequency buzzing in the ear? Recently, while exercising outdoors, I accidentally got chilled by the cold wind, which caused me to shiver for a while after returning to my dormitory. Later, during the weekend at home, I sometimes hear a high-pitched buzzing sound in the kitc...

Olfactory issues after septoplasty? In late November 2021, I underwent septoplasty along with the removal of nasal polyps. About a month after the surgery, I noticed that I couldn't smell anything from the left side of my nose, although my breathing was clear. Could this be ...

Respiratory issues Hello Doctor: Since around January of this year, I have been experiencing episodes of breathlessness, sometimes feeling like I am about to suffocate. For instance, when I walk for a while and then stop, I suddenly feel like my airway is blocked for a second or ...

Sensation of cold and heat in the throat? Hello, Doctor! Recently, for the past three days, I have been experiencing a warm sensation in my left throat while breathing through my nose. In the past five days, I have minimized exposure to irritants, swallowing is normal, and I don&...

Consultation for Nasal Polyps Issues Dear Dr. Cheng, I have noticed some blood on tissue when I use it to clean my left nostril over the past couple of days. When I insert my finger, I can feel a lump inside. Initially, I thought it was just dried mucus, but I later realized it ...

Trimming nasal hair When trimming nasal hair, if you accidentally inhale too forcefully, it may feel like you've inhaled some of the cut hair. Generally, this is not harmful, as nasal hair is typically small and can be cleared from the respiratory tract without issue. Howeve...

The ear canal and the nose are interconnected? A 30-year-old male friend is experiencing unusual sensations in his ear canals and nasal passages after exercising. He feels that they become very open, and breathing sounds particularly loud, almost as if someone is exhaling near hi...

Nasal allergies and difficulties with reading? When I read, I pay attention to my nasal breathing. Sometimes, when my nasal breathing feels a bit uncomfortable, I find it difficult to read the words one after another. I'm not sure if this is an issue related to otolaryngolog...

Nasal issues? Some nasal decongestants can cause an increase in heart rate. This is often due to their active ingredients, such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, which can stimulate the cardiovascular system. If you have noticed a faster heart rate after taking these medicatio...

Foreign body sensation in the upper throat? Hello Doctor, I often experience mild nasal congestion and wake up in the morning with phlegm, which can be colorless at times and thick and dark at other times. However, about a month ago, I suddenly felt a sensation of a foreign body ...

Foreign body sensation in the upper throat? Hello Doctor, I often experience mild nasal congestion and wake up in the morning with phlegm, which can be colorless or thick and dark at times. However, about a month ago, I suddenly felt a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, an...

Unsure if it is rhinitis? 1. When talking a lot or feeling excited, I experience a runny nose and nasal congestion. 2. Lying down for less than 10 minutes inevitably leads to nasal congestion and a runny nose. 3. I often have an itchy nose and frequently rub it. 4. I have a...

Acute milk allergy I have never had an allergic reaction to milk and dairy products until recently when my mouth would become red, swollen, and itchy upon contact with even a small amount of milk. In severe cases, I feel difficulty breathing. I would like to know if, besides alle...

Acute milk allergy I have never had an allergic reaction to milk or dairy products until recently, when I started experiencing redness, swelling, and itching in my mouth upon contact with even a small amount of milk. In severe cases, I feel difficulty breathing. I would like to k...

Foreign body sensation in the upper throat? Hello Doctor, I often experience nasal congestion and a sensation of post-nasal drip, which leads me to breathe through my mouth unconsciously. I wake up in the morning with phlegm, and sometimes the phlegm is dark in color. About a mon...

Eustachian tube dysfunction This week, I've been experiencing a sensation in my right ear where sounds seem amplified; I can clearly hear my own breathing and my voice sounds louder. Today, I visited an otolaryngologist who performed an endoscopic examination and diagnosed m...

Chest examination (including chest examination from various angles and positions) I have a history of allergic rhinitis, but this morning I felt discomfort in my breathing, particularly in the throat and chest area. However, I had a chest examination in April that showed no issue...

Phlegm in the throat? Hello, doctor. Since early June, I've been experiencing a sensation of mucus stuck in my throat for about a month, which comes and goes. Sometimes it affects my breathing (causing wheezing), and I have a dry, itchy throat (with slight pain). When I tilt...

Head pressure or tightness? In recent days, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in my head, which does not have a fixed location or time (sometimes my nose also feels swollen). Occasionally, my hands and feet feel numb and tremble, and I have some pain in...

Choking while eating? Last Saturday, I choked while eating and started coughing. At first, I thought I had cleared it and continued eating, but afterwards, I occasionally had difficulty breathing over the weekend. On Monday, I felt better, but since then, I've been experienc...