Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 36

Excessive yellow and thick phlegm? Hello, doctor. I am a high school freshman, and I often experience excessive phlegm that I have been unable to improve. I have tried seeing doctors and taking medication, but as soon as I stop taking the medication, the symptoms return. When I h...

Phlegm in the throat? Hello: My symptoms are as follows: In the morning, after brushing my teeth, I feel like there is phlegm in my throat, and I have to cough about 5 to 6 times, with each cough producing a small amount of white phlegm mixed with saliva (it seems like there is m...

Frequent colds? Recently, I'm not sure if it's due to the weather changes, but I've been experiencing a sore and itchy throat. Since I have a performance coming up, I hurriedly went to see a doctor. After taking some medication, it seemed to improve. However, a cou...

It seems that a grain of rice is stuck in the nasopharyngeal tube? Occasionally, when I eat, I feel like a small piece, similar to a grain of millet, gets stuck in my nasopharynx, and it only happens on one side, either the left or the right. It feels like it is lodged where post...

How to effectively treat phlegm in the throat? I often feel that I have phlegm in my throat, and it seems to be quite thick. I would like to ask the doctor how to improve this condition.

Dry cough Hello. I have been coughing for the past two weeks, but there is no phlegm. The coughing is often very distressing, and I also feel pain throughout my chest and experience tightness in my chest. However, I do not have a cold, do not smoke, and have not been exposed to s...

Hemoptysis My girlfriend works at a bakery, and in order to attract customers, she has to shout loudly. Today, she mentioned that she coughed up blood, and the amount was significant. What could this be, and is it serious? Thank you.

Influenza At first, I had a fever, followed by a runny nose, cough, and sore throat. After seeing a doctor and taking medication, there was no improvement. I went to another doctor, and that same night, after taking a dose of medication, I felt weakness in my limbs, dizziness, an...

Is it vertigo? I have been experiencing a cold for over a week, during which I had a fever for about 3 to 4 days, but the fever has now subsided. My cough and nasal congestion symptoms have improved somewhat, but I have recently noticed persistent dizziness that has lasted for al...

Sore throat? 1. I have a sensation of swelling in my throat, and when I swallow, it feels like there is a foreign object stuck. This symptom has been present for 1 to 2 months. 2. In the morning, the first sputum I expel contains small, deep yellow particles, about the size of a ...

Sore throat? I usually experience symptoms of a cold that start with a sore throat, where I feel like there's something stuck when swallowing. The discomfort worsens day by day, making it uncomfortable even when I'm not swallowing. After that, I begin to have nasal cong...

Otitis media For over a month, I have occasionally felt a bit of pressure in my left ear, and it hurts when I sneeze. However, I did not experience any significant discomfort until December 15, when I attended my daughter's school event. When the sound volume was high, my ea...

Chronic nasal congestion Since returning to Taipei from Pingtung after military service this July, I have frequently experienced nasal congestion, but I do not have any other cold symptoms. This has not happened to me before! I would appreciate any advice you could provide. Thank...

Coughing is followed by sneezing? Is this normal?

Phlegm in the throat? Recently, due to having more classes, I have been using my voice more frequently. I often feel phlegm in my throat, but I can't seem to cough it out. I have also visited an otolaryngologist, but the condition has not improved.

Chronic cough Since January, I have been experiencing a persistent cough that hasn't improved. Sometimes I cough, and sometimes I don't, but tests have shown no significant issues. I have received treatment at both Luodong Saint Mary’s Hospital and Boai Hospital, yet I ...

Sore throat? I often feel like something is stuck in my throat when I first lie down to sleep, making it difficult to breathe. As a result, I involuntarily cough a couple of times to wake myself up, and then I can fall asleep peacefully. When I was a child, I frequently had tonsi...

Is there a relationship between a deviated septum and post-nasal drip? I often experience post-nasal drip, and after a CT scan, the doctor diagnosed me with a deviated septum. Although I have sinusitis, the doctor mentioned that surgery for sinusitis is not yet necessary and inst...

Nasal sound Hello doctor, I have had a persistent nasal voice for a long time that has not been cured, and I also experience severe post-nasal drip, coughing, and difficulty swallowing. One side of my tonsils is inflamed, but my voice has always been very strong. I am unsure what...

Wheezing Dr. Chen: Hello, I have a one-year-old daughter who had a high fever last night. Today, my mother took her to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor diagnosed her with otitis media and croup. I would like to ask the doctor what croup is, whether it is caused by a vi...