Cold, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 26

Unilateral tonsillar enlargement with lymphadenopathy greater than 2 centimeters? Hello Doctor, about a month ago, I noticed swelling on the right side of my neck near my ear. I went to see a doctor who mentioned that my tonsils were red. After taking the prescribed medication, I...

Neck problems Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a concern I've had since the week before last. I've been feeling a tightness on the left side of my neck when I turn my head, particularly just below my chin. I visited a doctor who did not find any lumps upon examin...

Nasal mucosal swelling and decreased olfaction? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you: Recently, I had a cold and couldn't smell much. After visiting the clinic, the doctor used a nasal endoscope and said that the mucosa in my nasal cavity was swollen, which was affecting my...

Ear congestion? Hello Doctor: Since last month, I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear. Sometimes when I burp, I hear a coughing sound in my ear. I visited a clinic where the doctor used an endoscope and found nothing in my nasal cavity, attributing it to ...

Swelling above the nasal wings on both sides of the nasal bridge? Hello, doctor. I have suffered from allergic rhinitis since childhood, experiencing daily sneezing and frequent nasal congestion. Over the past year, I have noticed occasional swelling on both sides of my nasal bri...

There is an unusual growth on the tongue? Recently, due to work-related reasons, I have had instances of drinking during social events and staying up late. My diet may have also been less healthy, and I have been driving long distances for business trips, relying on chewing gum t...

Recurrent tonsillitis? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with severe tonsillitis in February of this year. After visiting the doctor five or six times, I finally recovered. However, I have been experiencing recurrent infections without the typical cold symptoms, just unilateral tonsi...

Lymphatic issues Hello, doctor. My six-year-old child has a lymph node enlargement in the neck measuring about one centimeter. An ultrasound examination has already been scheduled. Since February of this year, my child has been experiencing colds with yellow nasal discharge, whic...

Coughing for three weeks with some tinnitus? Hello, Doctor. I have been coughing for over three weeks now without improvement. At first, I thought it was a sign of a cold, but it has persisted with only a scratchy throat and occasional cough, along with some sputum that is colorl...

Yellow phlegm with a reddish tint? A few days ago, I coughed forcefully about 5 or 6 times, and there was a small amount of pinkish color in the white phlegm (could this be due to throat irritation? I do not have a cold or cough). Additionally, I noticed that when I dry heave, my...

Nasal speech with occasional tinnitus? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about a concern. I've noticed that I have a nasal voice when I speak (even though I don't have a cold, people often mistake me for having one). Sometimes, while I...

Unilateral sore throat? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I started experiencing mild nausea after eating, although I have not actually vomited. At that time, I had no discomfort in my throat, gastrointestinal tract, or abdomen, and my appetite was quite good. I have already visi...

Blood-tinged nasal mucus? Hello doctor, a while ago I had a severe cold (three weeks ago) and I noticed that every time I sniffed my nose, there was blood. Now that I feel like the cold is getting better, I still experience post-nasal drip in the morning, and when I sniff my nose...

Nasal allergies Why does my nose feel sore when exposed to cold air?

It may be caused by inner ear imbalance, leading to feelings of heaviness and pressure in the head? Hello, Doctor: About a week ago, I suddenly experienced dizziness while sitting, feeling unable to lift my head. After resting my head down for a while, I recovered, but it happene...

Can postnasal drip and a cold cause eustachian tube inflammation? A week ago, I visited a clinic due to a cold with post-nasal drip, sore throat, and productive cough. I was prescribed medication for a week. Most of the cold symptoms have resolved, leaving only slight nasal conge...

Could you please clarify your question regarding nasal irrigation? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with post-nasal drip and have seen an otolaryngologist. The doctor suggested that I use a nasal irrigator. As a beginner with the nasal irrigator, I initially used it without saline...

Ear problems Recently, after cleaning my ears, my left ear has been feeling uncomfortable. Whenever I open my mouth or yawn, it feels like there's something in my ear, and I can also hear a sound. Could you please consult a doctor? Thank you.

Unilateral tonsillar enlargement? Hello Doctor, about a week ago I woke up with difficulty swallowing. After taking over-the-counter medication for about two days, the swallowing issue resolved. However, I still feel some discomfort and noticed that only my right tonsil is enlarg...

Sore throat while sleeping? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing excessive thirst at night for several months. My throat feels dry and painful, and the symptoms only ease in the morning after I wake up. Recently, after recovering from a cold, I now feel pain on the right side o...