Breathing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 6

About the throat? Recently, I have been experiencing throat sensitivity due to eating spicy food, which causes irritation. I'm not sure why this is happening. Additionally, I would like to ask what happens if liquids enter the lungs and trachea? I have not experienced coughi...

Tonsillitis can have periods of improvement and worsening? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that whenever my body feels more fatigued or after eating fried foods, my tonsils become slightly swollen, and there seems to be some white spots inside, which gives me the impression...

Thyroglossal duct cyst in children Hello Doctor: In January of this year, we noticed a protrusion in our child's throat. In February, after an examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a thyroglossal duct cyst, approximately one centimeter in size. After the examination, the d...

Nasal allergy Hello, I have been troubled by perennial allergic rhinitis for a long time. A year and a half ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. I feel that my breathing has become smoother, but my morning nasal allergies have not impro...

Throat discomfort issues? Hello Dr. Zheng. Over the past few weeks, I have noticed some discomfort in my throat. It feels a bit uncomfortable when I wake up in bed, but once I sit up and move around, the discomfort seems to diminish significantly. I don't experience any disc...

Septoplasty Hello, doctor. I am a junior student. Last week, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum and also had laser treatment for inferior turbinate hypertrophy. I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. How long after the surgery can I start to sneeze? I am concerned t...

Unilateral nasal congestion? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent unilateral nasal congestion without any allergy symptoms. I only have nasal congestion on one side; when I sleep and change positions, if I lie on my left side, my left nostril gets congested, and if I...

I often experience tinnitus in the morning, and it seems that I need to lie down to alleviate it? In the past few months, I have frequently experienced tinnitus in the mornings (a muffled sound, hearing my own breathing, and feeling something strange when I speak). It usually imp...

Urgent throat issues It's been about a week now... I don't remember much from earlier, but I recall going to see a doctor (family medicine) for the first time last Friday because I had a severe headache, a sore throat (similar to cold symptoms), and tightness in my shou...

After drinking alcohol, the uvula is red, swollen, and painful upon waking up? Hello, doctor. Sometimes after drinking alcohol, I experience pain when swallowing saliva upon waking up. When I look in the mirror, I notice that my uvula is swollen and painful, but it gradually subs...

Sore throat with pain on the right side when swallowing saliva for 2 months / after taking medication, high-frequency tinnitus occurred. Additionally, when turning the neck to the right and tucking the chin, there is a sound in the ear and the tinnitus becomes louder? Hello Docto...

My throat is very dry? Hello Doctor: I am currently in the United States, and accessing healthcare is not very convenient. I would like to request your assistance. For the past two or three days, I have been waking up with a very dry throat, feeling as if it is being constricted,...

Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old college student. Since middle school, I have felt that I need to take deep breaths through my nose to get a little air, and sometimes breathing through my nose causes a feeling of chest tightness or pressure. Eventually, I start...

Discomfort in the nose and throat? Hello Doctor: In recent days, I have been experiencing the following symptoms: 1. Pain in the right nostril while breathing, with some blood streaks in the nasal mucus (but no nasal congestion). 2. Slight pain at the top of my head on the right ...

Treatment for post-nasal drip? Hello, doctor. I had a history of acute sinusitis two years ago. Recently, for the past week, I've noticed that my throat always feels a bit congested with mucus, and it feels like something is stuck in my throat. This is especially noticeable ...

Throat issues I visited a clinic because I had a sore throat for three days. After taking a packet of medication, my throat pain turned into itching, and not only is my throat itchy, but my breathing has also become somewhat difficult. (I have a history of allergic asthma.) I wou...

Sore throat? On February 2, 2020, I caught a cold from a friend. Currently, I feel phlegm in my throat, often needing to clear it. My throat frequently itches, and I sometimes experience a sensation of shortness of breath or a cool feeling in my airways. I can't quite distin...

Olfactory issues Doctor, a few days ago, when I pinched my nose (just below the bridge), I heard a popping sound on the left side. I previously heard that the nasal turbinates alternate congestion to maintain the sense of smell, but after the popping sound, my breathing on both s...

Involuntary throat noises or vocalizations? Hello, I have been suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, and it has become somewhat severe since the beginning of this year. I can feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat, along with some pain...

Sleep apnea, snoring Hello, doctor. I've read online that exercising more and losing weight can help. I have been jogging 3 kilometers regularly for 2 years. My current body fat percentage is 23%, my weight is 66 kg, and my height is 165 cm. However, I occasionally experienc...