Cold, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 34

When blowing your nose, you may hear sounds in your ears? I recently caught a cold, and initially, blowing my nose didn't cause any sounds in my ears. However, for the past few days, when I blow my nose, I hear a whooshing sound in my right ear. I would like to ask the docto...

What about the use of antibiotics? Dear Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a cold for quite some time now. There is no nasal discharge, but I occasionally have white phlegm when clearing my throat (for the past 10 days). Recently, I have noticed a chemical smell in my nasal pas...

Nasal mucus with blood clots? Hello, doctor. I recently caught a cold, but aside from a sore throat and fever, my nasal discharge isn't severe, and I don't feel particularly congested—basically, I don't need to blow my nose much. I do have some phlegm in my throat....

After a loud noise, a "buzzing" sound appeared in the right ear? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have never had any issues with my ears until two years ago when I had a cold. I'm not sure if it was due to tonsillitis affecting my right ear, but it was the first time in my lif...

Blood is coming from the nose, but it doesn't appear to be a typical nosebleed? Hello, I recently caught a cold and have been blowing my nose, which resulted in a nosebleed. However, it didn't seem like the blood was flowing from my nose for long, and it stopped quickly...

Abnormal sounds in the ear? Hello, I have nasal allergies and have been experiencing tinnitus for over a year. My doctor suspects it is due to inner ear edema, but there has been no improvement with medication. In the past few months, I have noticed that when I swipe my phone scr...

Individuals with Eustachian tube dysfunction are more prone to developing otitis media? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abnormal hearing since I was 7 years old. I feel like I can hear my own voice and breathing very loudly, and sometimes when I breathe, I even feel a vib...

Eustachian tube obstruction Isn't it true that eustachian tube obstruction not caused by a cold will heal on its own? I currently hear a popping sound when swallowing saliva.

Secondary cold I recently had a cold, and not long after, I suddenly started coughing again yesterday. The coughing has been frequent and forceful, and I even noticed that my saliva had a light red color (blood) last night. I would like to know what might be happening.

Sore throat Hello doctor, I have had a sore throat for a week. I initially thought it was a cold, but it hasn't worsened or presented any other cold symptoms. I later realized that the pain is localized to the upper left area of my throat, feeling sharp, like the pain of hav...

Sore throat, lower back pain, headache, dizziness? Yesterday morning, I didn't sleep because I had to catch a train and walked for two to three hours. I initially thought my symptoms were due to muscle soreness. During the walk, I accidentally burned myself with a cup of hot...

The reasons for a popping sound in the ear? A few weeks ago, after using a cotton swab to clean my ears, I felt a blockage and experienced some tinnitus. However, even after using earwax removal drops, there was no improvement, so it shouldn't be caused by earwax. A few days...

Deviated septum and resection of the superior turbinate? As mentioned, I had surgery before the Lunar New Year. The attending physician indicated that the wound on the right side is larger, and now the right side of my nose has been slightly runny for a while. Is this considered ...

Inner ear imbalance I have been experiencing dizziness, and my doctor arranged for an "ear temperature difference test." When cold and warm air was introduced into each ear, I did not feel any dizziness in my left ear, but the dizziness in my right ear was quite pronoun...

Persistent phlegm in the throat? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing a sensation of phlegm in my throat for about two weeks. I'm not sure if it's post-nasal drip, but I feel the need to clear my throat or spit it out to feel more comfortable. It often feels ...

The ears feel stuffy, and hearing is somewhat impaired? Hello doctor, I am in the ninth grade this year. Recently, for the past couple of days, I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness in both ears, and sounds seem quieter than usual. Taking a deep breath and holding it doe...

Sometimes the ears can be very itchy? I often experience sudden itching in my ears, and it gets worse when I swallow. Why is this happening? However, every time I scratch it, the itching goes away.

Throat The sore throat that started the day before yesterday and has now progressed to a sharp pain when swallowing saliva could be caused by several factors. Common causes include viral infections such as the common cold or influenza, bacterial infections like streptococcal phar...

Nasal and ear issues? A month ago, I experienced nasal congestion, a cough with a lot of phlegm, and a popping sound in both ears (which I can control). After seeing a doctor, I was told that one ear canal was slightly red, and I was prescribed medication. The doctor diagnosed me...

I have been taking medication for tonsillitis for twelve days? Hello, doctor. My tonsillitis started on March 26, and I have been taking medication for twelve days. I still have a cough with phlegm and have started taking traditional Chinese medicine. However, on April 7, my tons...