Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 32

Coughing persistently after a cold? Hello, my daughter is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing a persistent cough for about a month after several colds, which she didn't have before. The doctor mentioned it could be an allergic reaction. This time, the cough seems ...

Nasal congestion issues? I have been experiencing chronic nasal congestion since childhood, for about six years now. I heard that if I undergo surgery to remove the tissue in my nasal cavity, it could resolve the issue. Would this mean I won't have to deal with nasal congest...

Symptoms related to the nose and throat? My mother has been suffering from long-term nasal and throat-related diseases. According to her, she experiences symptoms similar to nasal bleeding, where blood comes from her throat and occasionally results in a nosebleed. However, most o...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific information to provide an appropriate response. Please provide more details about your situation? Hello, Dr. Jian: I started smoking around the second year of junior high school. After a few years, I noticed that I would cough u...

Is it suitable to use down or silk comforters for someone with nasal allergies and frequent colds? Hello Doctor, I am a 27-year-old unmarried female with a history of allergies. My skin reacts to metals and certain prickly wool fabrics, and I often experience itchy eyes and nasal...

Sleep habits can lead to some cognitive difficulties? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a concern that when I sleep, my mouth tends to stay open, which results in waking up every day with a particularly dry mouth and tongue. Since I am currently on an offshore island, it is even colder and d...

Nasal mucus issues I previously had surgery for sinusitis, and since then, I often have mucus stuck between my nose and esophagus that I can't cough or clear out, which is very uncomfortable. Seeing a doctor hasn't helped. Additionally, my tinnitus has not improved. Cou...

I have had phlegm in my throat for several months? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you something. For the past six months, I have had phlegm in my throat. The phlegm is very minimal, but I constantly feel like there is a foreign object in my throat, so I keep trying to expel i...

The process of eating can easily lead to the expulsion of air? Hello Doctor: Since I was in the third year of middle school, I have experienced a feeling of bloating in my stomach while eating. At that moment, I usually stand up, take deep breaths, and contract my abdomen, then e...

I have a cough, and both my throat and chest hurt? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been coughing, and my throat hurts from the coughing. If I cough too hard, my chest also hurts! I'm not sure if I have "pneumonia" or "tuberculosis," and I'm worrie...

Laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed? My father's condition started with discomfort in his throat, and it has been 5 to 6 months before he went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed him with throat cancer. Initially, the doctor said surgery was an option, b...

Sinusitis I have sinusitis and experience nasal congestion both in the morning and evening. Are there any treatments available? Besides taking medication, should I exercise?

Throat sensitivity? I have a sensitivity in my throat due to the cotton tree (also known as the hero tree), which causes me to cough frequently. Additionally, my symptoms worsen when the air quality is poor. Is this a serious issue? Also, are there any methods to alleviate or eve...

I feel like I'm not doing well at all? Hello, Doctor Yeh... Recently, my throat has been feeling unwell! I really don't know if there's an issue with my throat or my lungs... I have a cough, but it seems like there's no phlegm! When I forcefully exhale, I feel...

Deviated septum I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with "chronic hypertrophic rhinitis with a deviated septum." My allergy history includes: allergies -> acute rhinitis -> chronic rhinitis -> acute hypertrophic rhinitis ->...

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis 1. Is chronic hypertrophic rhinitis considered irreversible? Some websites state this, which implies that once it transitions from acute to chronic, surgical treatment is necessary. A doctor told me that nasal sprays are ineffective if the nose is co...

Persistent phlegm in the throat? I feel mucus sticking to the walls of my throat; I just coughed it up, and soon after, it returns. It seems like I have mucus all the time, making it hard to speak clearly. The mucus I cough up is clear and resembles bubbly glue. What is an effect...

Constantly clearing the throat? My son is currently 4 and a half years old. Two months ago, after a cold, he started to exhibit persistent throat clearing (not coughing). We have visited both the pediatric and otolaryngology departments at the Taipei Yangming Hospital in Banqiao,...

The phlegm in the morning is brown in color? I noticed that my first sputum in the morning is brown, and the mucus I draw from my nose to my mouth has blood streaks, but when I blow my nose, there is no blood. The phlegm I cough up from my throat also does not have blood streaks....

Ear and throat issues? Hello, Doctor: I have a few questions I would like to ask you. <1> Why does my son's earwax feel hard and difficult to remove? When I try to clean it, he experiences pain. What should I do? My son is just over two years old and almost three. <...