Cold, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 13

Blood-tinged mucus draining from the nasopharynx into the throat? In October and November, I experienced blood streaks flowing down from my nasopharynx. I visited two ENT clinics, and both doctors performed nasal endoscopy. They noted that the microvessels inside my nasal cavity ...

The cold has not improved for several months? I have been experiencing cold symptoms for the past month or two, often feeling a sore and itchy throat, with yellow phlegm. I even frequently feel faint to the point of passing out (but my blood pressure is less than half of the norm...

Choking on frozen tofu? Today, I accidentally choked on some frozen tofu while trying to swallow it after biting it into pieces. I felt like something was stuck in my nose area, close to my throat. I thought it would feel better after waking up, but it didn't, so I went to a...

Pain in the outer ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have been experiencing mild pain on the outer part of both ears, specifically on the upper outer area and near the inner side close to the head. The pain is not severe enough to require medication, but it...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

There is a sensation of difficulty swallowing that extends to the ear? Two weeks ago, I primarily experienced throat discomfort and mild cold symptoms. After visiting my primary care physician, the doctor did not prescribe cold medication but instead provided treatment for esopha...

When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat, resembling the taste of phlegm and somewhat like medication? When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat that resembles phlegm or has a medicinal flavor. However, there are no symptoms of a cold,...

Auditory degeneration Hello Dr. Chi, I often hear a ringing sound in my ears that resembles "shaking" when I turn my head. Is this a sign of hearing deterioration? Can this be improved? I have heard that eardrum injections can be used. Is it possible for an 83-year-old ...

Nasopharyngeal-related issues? Hello, doctor. I do not have a family history of head and neck cancer. Last September, I went to a major hospital due to a cold and was found to have residual adenoid tissue in my nasopharynx. The biopsy pathology report indicated normal lymphoid ti...

Foreign body sensation in the left side of the throat? Hello doctor, at the end of August, I went singing and drinking, and the next day I woke up with a sore throat. I visited an ENT specialist and after taking medication, the pain subsided, but I developed a sensation of a fore...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor, I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my...

When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat, resembling the taste of phlegm and also reminiscent of medication? When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat, resembling the taste of phlegm or medication. However, there are no symptoms of a c...

Ear, throat, and head pain? Hello Doctor: My right ear often has a dull pain, feeling as if the pain is deep inside (in the eardrum). Occasionally, I hear a sound like there is a lot of earwax inside (but there isn't), especially when wearing headphones, which makes it more ...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello, Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my...

Do I need to take antibiotics until my tonsillitis is cured? Hello, Doctor. A week ago, I started feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat (I felt a bit chilled that night while sleeping), and I had a feeling of foreign body sensation while swallowing. I thought it was...

Can a toothache affect the throat? A few weeks ago, I had an infection in the root of my lower right tooth. I noticed an increase in the number of lymph nodes on the right side. After undergoing partial root canal treatment, I started experiencing pain in my temple and ear, as we...

Experiencing discomfort in the nasal passages during hyperventilation? I have a long-term issue with allergic rhinitis and post-nasal drip. Occasionally, I feel that my inhalation volume is insufficient, although I don't often experience nasal congestion in either nostril. I...

Uncertain if there are any fish bones? A couple of days ago, I ate a lot of dried fish with bones, and despite being careful, I still got pricked by a bone. At that moment, I felt the bone was in my throat; it wasn't very deep, but before I could react, I swallowed another b...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. In the past couple of days, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the contour of my right ear. Currently, I notice that swallowing (though my throat doesn't hurt) and quickly shaking my head from side to side sometimes triggers the pain, while...

Waking up with unilateral tinnitus and nasal congestion? Hello Doctor, I am currently studying abroad and it's inconvenient for me to seek medical attention. This morning, I woke up with tinnitus in my right ear and nasal congestion on the right side. I am very concerned tha...