Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 33

What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? What is the most accurate method to diagnose sinusitis? (1) What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? (2) What methods are most accurate for diagnosing sinusitis (such as location and severity)? (3) How can sinusitis be prevented?...

Similar to a cold, but with persistent coughing? Hello, I live in Hualien, so I would like to ask Dr. Jian for a favor. My father is around 40 years old. Previously, my younger brother had a cold that lasted for a long time, and now it has spread to my father. He is coughing cont...

Military service issues? Hello, doctor. I have a question I would like to ask you. I have a deviated septum and have undergone corrective surgery. Currently, I experience less frequent nosebleeds, but there hasn't been significant improvement in nasal congestion and post-nas...

Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...

Regarding the degeneration of the throat in the elderly? Hello Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask you about the throat degeneration issue in elderly individuals. My grandmother is 76 years old, and in the past year or two, she has frequently experienced a sensation of a foreign body in...

Snoring issues Dear Dr. Yeh: If a patient experiences symptoms such as respiratory pauses during sleep, frequent urination, choking, and coughing at night; and during the day shows signs of poor sleep leading to feelings of fatigue, lack of concentration, memory decline, restless...

Snoring issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a patient who is troubled by snoring. They have undergone a septoplasty, but the symptoms remain severe, especially as their body gets more fatigued, the snoring becomes louder, and there are episodes of breathing cessation, often accompanie...

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way? Hello, I've been feeling like there's phlegm stuck in my throat for the past few days, and I can't seem to cough it out. Additionally, when I swallow saliva, I can taste blood, and it has a foul smell. I...

My throat feels strange? Hello: For more than a year, I have felt like there is phlegm stuck in my throat, but I can't cough it out or swallow it down; it just feels like there is always phlegm in my throat. Is this related to exposure to secondhand smoke?

I'm sorry Dear Dr. Yeh, Question 1: When the degree of hearing loss in the ear is approximately moderate, is there a possibility of restoring normal hearing, or will it continue to deteriorate? (After treatment prescribed by an otolaryngologist, there was no response.) Que...

My rhinitis—this surgery was unnecessary? I recently underwent surgery for nasal polypectomy and septoplasty less than two months ago, but my nose is congested again. I looked in the mirror and can see that some of the tissue has indeed been removed, but there is still swollen ti...

Nosebleed Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if it's due to the recent cold weather, but I've noticed that I wake up with nasal congestion (which happens when it's cold). However, when I blow my nose, there is often blood mixed with the mucus! This has happened befor...

Pediatric Cold Hello Dr. Tsai, My baby is 9 months old and has recently been experiencing frequent clear nasal discharge, persistent coughing, and a sensation of phlegm in the throat, although the fever has subsided. We took him to see a doctor and received medication for rhinit...

...throat inflammation and swelling? The situation is as follows: I initially had a high fever, dizziness, headache, and cough. I visited a general clinic and felt much better, but suddenly my throat started to hurt severely, and I developed a serious cough (with phlegm that is v...

Regarding allergic rhinitis and nasal issues? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am a college student suffering from allergic rhinitis, which causes me significant discomfort, especially during seasonal changes. I often experience nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. I have noticed that ...

Multiple symptom combinations Hello, Doctor. Happy New Year! I started experiencing high-frequency tinnitus about two months ago, with my right ear being more severely affected. When I visited the hospital, the doctor only mentioned eustachian tube dysfunction and did not provide...

Do turbinate hypertrophy and deviated septum require surgery? I have been experiencing a persistent cough for about three months. After visiting an otolaryngology clinic, the doctor diagnosed me with turbinate hypertrophy and a deviated septum, and suggested surgical treatment. I...

A long-standing issue... snoring? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing snoring for a long time, which has negatively affected my sleep quality and overall mental state. My nose is usually congested on one side, while the other side is blocked. I previously visited a doctor at...

There are many versions of diagnoses from different physicians. Who should I trust? Hello Dr. Tsai, About a year ago, I accompanied a friend to the hospital and seemed to have inhaled something that left a scratchy feeling in my throat. I wasn't very sure about it. After r...

Do all colds require a doctor's visit and medication? Sometimes the symptoms of a cold can vary, and when I feel very uncomfortable, I go to see a doctor. However, if I only have a runny nose and cough, I let it resolve on its own. Is it okay for a cold to heal on its own? W...