Cold, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 20

There is a strange sound when blowing air into the ear? Hello Doctor, I frequently experience episodes of otitis media and often visit the clinic for follow-ups, but my hearing is normal (I have had my hearing tested at the hospital). Recently, my right ear (the one that hurts th...

Nasopharyngeal issues? I started to have a bit of a cold with a runny nose last week. I had yellow nasal discharge and sought medical attention, taking medication, which has significantly improved my symptoms over the past few days. However, occasionally when I blow my nose force...

One side of the tonsil is enlarged? Hello, doctor. Recently, I suddenly noticed that one side of my tonsil is particularly enlarged, and it appears uneven on the surface. I have checked some information online, and I haven't had a cold recently, nor do I often experience not...

Ear problems Recently, while washing my hair, I accidentally got water in my left ear and forgot to dry it immediately. After nearly a week, I started to feel some discomfort, so I went to see an otolaryngologist. However, since I had a cold at the time, the doctor determined tha...

Nasal endoscopy I have no history of smoking, drinking, or betel nut use. For over a week, I have had symptoms of a cold with runny nose and yellow nasal discharge, which have improved significantly. However, I still feel the urge to blow my nose or use tissues or cotton swabs to...

Peritonsillar abscess Hello Doctor: I had a peritonsillar abscess that did not improve after taking medication for three days at a small clinic. On December 1, I went to a large hospital where they incised and drained the abscess, and I have been on antibiotics for seven days. Th...

After coughing up blood, there is a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, accompanied by throat pain similar to that of a cold? I have experienced several instances of coughing up blood, which seem to occur after consuming crispy fried foods or fibrous vegetables. I feel as ...

Nasal symptoms The symptoms of sneezing began on Sunday, and by Monday and Tuesday, there was a runny nose with yellow discharge from the left nostril. On Tuesday, I sought medical attention and took medication, which improved the symptoms somewhat. On Tuesday and Wednesday, my t...

Elevated EBV index in nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello, during my recent health check-up, my EBV (IgA) level was 17.31, with a reference value of (<6.0). The nasopharyngoscopy showed no abnormalities. I have not experienced any of the early symptoms such as neck lumps, blood-st...

Oral ulcer issues? Hello Doctor, last week I developed an ulcer on my lip that measures about 1*0.5 cm, and shortly after, I started experiencing cold symptoms. I frequently suffer from oral ulcers (which have been checked and found to be normal) that lead to colds. Additionally,...

My ear feels strange? Hello, doctor. When I woke up today, I felt something strange in my ear. When I swallow, my right ear makes a popping sound, and I also experience some tinnitus in a quiet environment. What could be the issue? Oh, and I had a similar problem before, and afte...

Pain in the vocal cords? Hello Dr. Zheng, in August of this year, I caught a cold, which caused mild swelling of my vocal cords. After taking medication and getting plenty of rest, my cold has resolved, but I still experience pain in my vocal cords when I speak. It has been four ...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I previously asked you about my condition. Six years ago, I felt a small, slightly hard mass in my left tonsil, but I didn't pay much attention to it. A year ago, I visited your hospital and had a CT scan with Dr. Shi. He said it didn't look ...

May I ask the doctor? Hello Doctor, about five or six years ago, I had tonsil stones and would often use my fingers to poke at my tonsils. I accidentally discovered that there seems to be a small hard spot in my left tonsil. At the end of last year, I remembered this and went to ...

Ear problems I was involved in a car accident yesterday afternoon. After a brief examination, the emergency physician recommended that I stay in the hospital for two hours for observation to see if I experienced any further discomfort. About an hour after that, I started to exper...

Ear problems I previously had a problem with nasal congestion, which was quite uncomfortable. I rolled up a tissue into a cone shape to try to suck out the mucus deep in my nose. While I did manage to clear some mucus, some of it seemed to flow back, and then I started to hear a ...

Habitual nosebleeds I have never had a nosebleed before, but in March or April of this year, I experienced my first nosebleed. Since then, it has been recurring. I previously visited a clinic, and the doctor told me that there was a wound inside my nose and prescribed me some hem...

Pinching the nose and blowing can cause one ear to collapse? Hello, recently the doctor mentioned that I have Eustachian tube dysfunction and advised me to pinch my nose and blow. At first, both ears would inflate normally, but now only one side is functioning properly. The other...

Is surgery always necessary for sinusitis? Hello Dr. Lee! I finally had the root of my upper right second molar extracted in July, which resulted in an oral-antral fistula. After contacting the hospital twice, they still deemed it normal and advised against a follow-up visit. How...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, I experienced tightness in my left neck in mid-October. However, since I had a recent injury on the right side that required rehabilitation, I thought it might have affected my left neck, causing the discomfort. At that time, I had no symptoms other than th...