Breathing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 7

Allergic rhinitis Hello Doctor: I have a very sensitive nose. Can allergic rhinitis cause a bad odor when breathing? A classmate mentioned that my breathing has an odor, which has been bothering me a lot. I have been wondering if I have atrophic rhinitis. My symptoms include cons...

Respiratory arrest Hello, doctor. I have some questions to ask you. I have had allergic rhinitis since childhood, and my nose is often congested on both sides, especially worse in winter. I have seen many doctors, but there has been no improvement. Since high school, I occasional...

Ear popping sound? Recently, I've been experiencing a sound similar to a popping or crackling in both ears when swallowing, opening my mouth, or breathing in and out. What could be the possible causes of this condition, doctor? Thank you!

Pain in the left lower cervical lymph nodes? Hello Doctor, I experienced a tearing pain in my neck lymph nodes a couple of days ago. Initially, it was just pain in the lymph nodes, but it gradually spread to my ear canal, causing difficulty in breathing and severe pain while swal...

Hoarseness issue Hello Dr. Zheng, on November 10th, I visited a clinic due to a cold, but the doctor mistakenly prescribed me medication that I am allergic to. I started experiencing palpitations on the 11th. On the 12th, I returned to the same clinic and consulted the same docto...

Post-nasal drip for many years? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing post-nasal drip since childhood, for over ten years now. I previously underwent surgery for turbinate hypertrophy and a deviated septum. However, I still have a constant runny nose every day, which severely a...

Suspected esophageal diverticulum and corresponding ostomy treatment? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about a long-standing esophageal issue that has worsened recently, prompting me to make an appointment. Since childhood, I have had some difficulty swallowing pills, not o...

Questions about nasal irrigation? Hello, I have an issue with allergic rhinitis (but it's not very severe). A friend mentioned that nasal irrigation could provide some relief. However, after doing nasal irrigation here, I noticed a strange smell when I breathe (somewhat like...

Could you please provide more details about your issue? It seems quite complex, and I'd be happy to help you understand it better? Doctor, for the first three years, I noticed blood in my first morning sputum and was worried about nasopharyngeal cancer. Later, I went to a la...

Fracture and lateral displacement of the inferior nasal concha? Hello, doctor. I come from mainland China. A few years ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum and lateralization of the inferior turbinate at a hospital in China. I'm not sure if you are familiar with th...

Chronic pharyngitis Hello, Doctor. I have severe seasonal allergic rhinitis. When it flares up, I experience headaches, frequent sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, sore throat, shoulder and neck pain, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis. I recently recovered from an epis...

Is discomfort in the tonsils related to nasal secretions? Hello Doctor, I have a deviated septum and long-term issues with nasal allergies and congestion. Recently, I caught a mild cold, and my nasal discharge (or allergic inflammation) has become thicker, causing me to frequentl...

Ear pain accompanied by a sensation of emptiness or coolness in the ears during deep breathing? The main issue is that I have pain in my left ear. I have already seen an otolaryngologist who told me that my ear is slightly inflamed and gave me some ointment to apply. However, I w...

Tightness in the clavicle? Hello, Doctor. I have post-nasal drip and mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The doctor mentioned that I have mild asthma. Previously, I experienced a tight sensation around my collarbone, but it would resolve on its own even without medicatio...

Pharyngeal reflux I have been feeling a sensation of tightness in my throat and jaw area for the past few days, and I experience difficulty breathing when I slightly lower my head. I visited a doctor who said that the mucosa around my vocal cords is very swollen and diagnosed me ...

Rapid heartbeat and breathing issues? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been feeling a bit of shortness of breath and have to take deep breaths. After visiting a clinic, I found out that both my blood pressure and heart rate were unexpectedly high, with my heart rate around 120 ...

There is a sound when swallowing saliva, and there is a frequent urge to clear the throat and cough? Hello Doctor, I have a concern. When I swallow saliva, I hear a sound in my right throat (only I can hear it), but I do not experience this sensation when eating or drinking. Occa...

Runny nose, headache, abnormal lung sounds? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions: I have a history of nasal allergies and asthma since childhood, but my condition has worsened over the past month. Last week, I visited an otolaryngologist and was diagnosed with a cold...

Nasal issues? Esophageal reflux? Laryngopharyngeal reflux? Hello, the symptoms have persisted for two months. I have visited two small clinics four times (3 days each) and the second clinic twice (3 days each) without any improvement. Symptoms include: 1. A sour sensation around ...

A cool sensation in the throat? Hello Dr. Chi, for the past month, I've been feeling a cool sensation deep in my throat, and my breathing also feels cool, especially after meals. There's no pain in my throat, just this cool feeling. I'm not sure what could be causi...