Understanding Vocal Cord Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Vocal cord ulcer Hello Doctor: I have been hoarse for over a month. I visited an otolaryngologist and underwent an endoscopy, where the doctor diagnosed me with vocal cord ulcers. However, after a month of medication, my hoarseness has not improved, and I occasionally experience ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, vocal cord ulcers indeed require several weeks to months for improvement. In addition to standard medical treatment, it is necessary to reduce spicy foods, minimize speaking, and increase water intake. If there is no improvement, a biopsy may be considered, which typically...[Read More] Understanding Vocal Cord Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Throat issues Hello, doctor. About two months ago, I frequently felt discomfort in my throat and had a cough. Last month, I visited an otolaryngologist due to pain and a foreign body sensation on the inner side of my left upper gum. The doctor prescribed an oral ointment and anti...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Chronic pharyngitis is often associated with post-nasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to return to an otolaryngologist and a gastroenterologist for further examination and treatment. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, ...[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Lymph Nodes Behind the Ear: Causes and Treatment Options
Two lymph nodes have developed below the head, behind the ear? Hello Dr. Zheng, About a month ago (on October 25), I noticed a lymph node about 1 to 1.2 cm in size in my right ear, connected to my head. A few days later, on October 31, I discovered another lymph node of the same...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, lymph nodes that fluctuate in size are mostly benign changes. However, if they continue to enlarge or cause discomfort, it is advisable to return to the hospital for follow-up. If necessary, an ultrasound or other imaging studies may be arranged for differential...[Read More] Understanding Lymph Nodes Behind the Ear: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and Remedies for Relief
Sore throat? Hello, recently I have experienced some discomfort in my throat due to a cold. While looking in the mirror, I noticed small pinkish lumps in my throat that have not disappeared for the past two to three days. Eating and swallowing are generally normal, but I do have ...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
Anti-inflammatory medications and vitamins can treat simple inflammation or ulcers, but your oral condition may not be just a simple inflammation or ulcer. It is recommended to visit an otolaryngology clinic for examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and Remedies for Relief
Understanding Chronic Pharyngitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Chronic pharyngitis Hello Doctor, here is my medical history. I am not sure if I am a patient with chronic pharyngitis, but after researching related knowledge online, I feel that my symptoms align quite well. Around the end of August, one Saturday afternoon, I suddenly developed...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms do indeed suggest chronic pharyngitis. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to consult with an otolaryngologist and a gastroenterologist for further evaluation. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Departmen...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Pharyngitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Daily Nosebleeds: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help
I have been experiencing nosebleeds almost every day recently? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a concern I've had for the past three weeks. Almost every day, I have experienced nosebleeds only from my right nostril. The amount is very small and it stays inside the n...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is common to experience bleeding from the microvessels in the anterior nasal area. If it persists without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation and treatment. Wishing you health and safety, and happy National Day! Sincerely, Dr. Jue-Yi Cheng, Director ...[Read More] Daily Nosebleeds: Understanding Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Ear Congestion: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
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 ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsiao, The issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Congestion: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Blood-Streaked Phlegm and Throat Discomfort: ENT Insights
Sore throat with blood-tinged sputum? Hello Doctor, I have had tonsil stones for the past two years, but they were small and not frequent, usually coming out on their own when I cough. Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been feeling discomfort on the right side of my tonsil...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, generally, a wound should fully improve within about a week. As for the discomfort, it may be related to chronic tonsillitis or stones. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, gargle, and maintain a regular routine. Thank you for your message. Wishing you peace and goo...[Read More] Understanding Blood-Streaked Phlegm and Throat Discomfort: ENT Insights
Understanding Nasopharyngeal Mucus: Causes and Management
Nasal pharyngeal mucoid substance Hello, I have a history of smoking for several years and started to quit smoking two years ago. However, since last year, I have been experiencing light yellow secretions in my throat upon waking up, and sometimes the itching in my throat becomes...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
Chronic sinusitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease may warrant monitoring the timing of mucus appearance (after meals? upon waking? with temperature changes?) and consulting an otolaryngologist at a hospital. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Nasopharyngeal Mucus: Causes and Management
Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer and Lymph Node Concerns
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma and lymphatic issues? Hello, Doctor. 1. If nasopharyngeal carcinoma leads to enlarged cervical lymph nodes, will the lumps increase in size over time? Typically, how large can they become? 2. Recently, I noticed a few enlarged lymph nodes on the left ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma can lead to cervical lymphadenopathy, with the masses typically increasing in size over time, generally exceeding one centimeter and continuing to grow. 2. If concerned, regular follow-up appointments for examination are recommended. 3. Based on...[Read More] Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer and Lymph Node Concerns
Persistent Cough and Occasional Ear Pressure: What to Know
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...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Coughing is often associated with respiratory sensitivity following a cold, and tinnitus may be related to dysfunction of the Eustachian tube. If symptoms persist without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr....[Read More] Persistent Cough and Occasional Ear Pressure: What to Know
Persistent Cough for a Week: Possible Causes and Solutions
I have been coughing for almost a week? I have been coughing for almost a week, and I cough everywhere, even when lying at home. I have asthma, but I don't wheeze when I cough. However, I feel pain in my chest when I cough. What could be the reason, doctor?
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If there is a history of asthma and persistent cough that has not improved, it is recommended to seek medical evaluation or visit the hospital's pulmonary medicine department for further examination. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Jue-Yi Cheng, Director ...[Read More] Persistent Cough for a Week: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Pink-tinged Phlegm: Causes and Concerns
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...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is common for coughing to cause the mucous membrane of the throat to become damaged and bleed. Drinking plenty of water can help reduce excessive coughing. If the condition persists without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you safety and ...[Read More] Understanding Pink-tinged Phlegm: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Unilateral Throat Pain: Causes and Concerns
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...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is common for unilateral tonsillitis to cause throat pain. If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Additionally, throat itching is often associated with post-nasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux. ...[Read More] Understanding Unilateral Throat Pain: Causes and Concerns
Accidental Ingestion of Herbal Cough Syrup: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Accidental aspiration of Nien Tzu An Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao into the trachea? Hello doctor, I accidentally swallowed loquat syrup into my trachea while taking it. I didn't choke because it is viscous, but it seems to have entered the trachea. Although I am not experiencing diff...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, if there is no sensation of choking, it is less likely that the substance has entered the trachea. If there are no obvious symptoms, you may observe the situation first. However, if coughing or fever persists, medical evaluation is necessary. Wishing you safety ...[Read More] Accidental Ingestion of Herbal Cough Syrup: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Can Post-Nasal Drip and Cold Cause Eustachian Tube Inflammation?
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...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to finish the prescribed medication. If there is no improvement, you may continue to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation or go to the hospital for additional examinations. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Direc...[Read More] Can Post-Nasal Drip and Cold Cause Eustachian Tube Inflammation?
Why You Might Experience Sore Throat After Cycling: Causes and Remedies
After riding my bike in the afternoon, I woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat? I rode my bike from around 4 PM to after 7 PM. Since I haven't ridden in a long time and I went quite far and fast, I was actually quite breathless along the way. I drank cold spo...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The common issue is acute pharyngitis. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, and if there is no improvement, it is advisable to seek medical attention for further examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of O...[Read More] Why You Might Experience Sore Throat After Cycling: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Respiratory Infections: Symptoms, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Respiratory tract infection Hello Doctor: On the 27th of last month, I felt a severe sore throat and went to see an ENT specialist. Initially, the doctor noted that my throat was very red and swollen and prescribed medication. The next day, my throat pain subsided, but I experien...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The prolonged cough symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections may be related to airway sensitivity following the infection. If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks without improvement, it is advisable to seek further evaluation and examination at ...[Read More] Understanding Respiratory Infections: Symptoms, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Is Blood in Sputum Normal After Pituitary Surgery?
Is it normal to have blood in phlegm after pituitary surgery? Dear Doctor: I had pituitary adenoma surgery almost three weeks ago. Initially, I was coughing up phlegm that had bright red blood in it, but it has gradually decreased. Now, I occasionally cough up phlegm with brownis...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If there is persistent bleeding, it is recommended to continue follow-up visits for further examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Is Blood in Sputum Normal After Pituitary Surgery?
Chronic Cough and Mucus: When to Seek Hospital Evaluation?
If you have a persistent cough with excessive phlegm, should you seek an examination at a major hospital? Hello Doctor, I was exposed to sea breeze around May 26, and afterwards my throat felt inflamed. A few days later, I developed a hoarse voice and started coughing. Knowing th...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if the symptoms persist without improvement, it is recommended to visit the hospital's pulmonary medicine department for an examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the ENT Department, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health an...[Read More] Chronic Cough and Mucus: When to Seek Hospital Evaluation?