Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 22

Is it the flu or just a common cold? On the morning of March 21, I started coughing, and in the afternoon, I developed a fever and headache, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. In the evening, I went to see a doctor, and my temperature was 39 degrees Celsius. The doctor dia...

Persistent cough I have been coughing for over a month now, but I don't have any other cold symptoms. The cough is productive, with phlegm that is sometimes yellow and sometimes white. I cannot lie flat at night while sleeping; I start coughing as soon as I do. I have seen a...

Throat issues Last Wednesday, I had a sore throat, but it got better on its own. On Thursday night, my sister slept with the fan on. On Friday morning, I woke up with a cough that produced phlegm and a runny nose. Until today, I only have a cough with phlegm that seems never-endi...

Sudden throat irritation? Hello Doctor: I haven't had a cold recently, but I often experience a sudden, sharp sensation in my throat that feels like a prickling irritation. This sensation makes me want to cough, and holding back the cough causes discomfort and tears. Althoug...

Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) There is no cough, but on the afternoon of the 18th, I coughed up a phlegm that contained blood (not just blood streaks), and the phlegm in the morning of the 18th had blood streaks. What could be the cause?

Constant nasal discharge? I have been experiencing a runny nose for the past two days, and sometimes I cough, but I do not have a fever or headache. Could this just be a cold, or is it possible that I have contracted the flu?

Itchy sensation in the oral and esophageal area? Hello Doctor: I have a question about an itchy throat and cough, which I initially thought was caused by a cold. However, I discovered that there is a white growth at the opening of my oral cavity and esophagus, but the clinic was ...

Nighttime cough with phlegm and blood-tinged nasal discharge? I had a cold before the New Year, and while I recovered, I still cough at night. The phlegm is thick and yellow, sometimes white, and it has been the same until now. I previously visited a clinic and received medicatio...

There are small white particles behind the last tooth on the lower row? Hello, doctor. Next to the last tooth in the lower jaw, on both sides closest to the throat, I can feel small raised bumps when I touch them with my tongue. They appear to be tiny particles (less than 0.1mm)....

Cold with nosebleed? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing a severe cold for the past five days, and I've been coughing continuously. For the last three days, I've suddenly been having frequent nosebleeds, sometimes twice a day, and I haven't touched my nose. Is ...

Coughing with shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have been coughing for about two weeks and it doesn't seem to improve. Sometimes the coughing becomes severe, causing a distressing sensation of not being able to catch my breath. After this distressing feeling passes, I fe...

Postnasal drip, with audible swallowing? Hello, I started experiencing severe post-nasal drip about a month ago due to a cold that hasn't improved. My voice has been hoarse, and in the past few days, I've begun to feel a sensation of mucus in my throat. At night or when...

Intermittent throat itching? Without any external factors influencing it, the throat suddenly becomes very itchy, followed by persistent coughing. Drinking hot water or similar remedies does not provide much relief, and this lasts for about 1-2 minutes before stopping on its own....

Oral HPV Hello Dr. Cheng, I would like to ask you about "I have warts in my throat and am currently undergoing treatment (monitoring). If I accidentally choke while eating and the food is coughed out, will the HPV virus be transmitted to the vocal tract or bronchi during thi...

Excessive phlegm and difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. I am a pregnant woman, currently 19 weeks along. A few days ago, I suddenly developed a fever in the afternoon, reaching over 40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by body aches and chills. I did not have any other cold symptoms...

Ureteral stone Hello, I have stones in my gallbladder and I've been experiencing a persistent cough with a lot of phlegm, some of which has blood in it. What could this condition be?

There are white lesions on the pharyngeal wall? I have had a cold and cough for nearly a month. I have taken antibiotics, and while I am not fully recovered, my condition has improved. I noticed a white patch about 1cm x 0.2cm in size on the back wall of one side of my throat. It...

Throat issues Hello Doctor: I am a 19-year-old college student. I wanted to ask online first to avoid occupying physical medical resources due to a moment of fear. Here’s my situation: about 2-3 weeks ago, I started feeling some difficulty when eating and swallowing saliva, but I...

About Lymphatic Swelling A month ago, I caught a cold and I am still coughing. I also feel swelling on both sides of my neck below my ears, which is not painful, but sometimes swallowing saliva hurts. I have taken antibiotics, but they haven't been effective. My body also fe...

Right-sided cervical lymph nodes? Hello. About a week ago, I noticed several lymph nodes on the right side of my neck. At that time, I was abroad, and after returning to Taiwan, I went to an ENT clinic for an examination. The doctor used an endoscope and indicated that there were...