Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 5

Olfactory dysfunction after diagnosis? Hello Doctor, I am currently 42 days post-diagnosis. On day 4, I experienced a loss of smell and taste, which began to improve on day 8 when I could detect some scents more clearly. My taste started to recover from a waxy sensation to about ...

Recently, I choked on water? Hello doctor, recently I choked on water and now my throat feels itchy on the left side. I have a dry cough but can't seem to bring anything up. Is there any way to relieve the itchiness, or should I go to the hospital for treatment?

Nasal symptoms Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent nasal discharge, a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, and difficulty coughing up phlegm for the past two months. I often feel the need to clear my throat, and the phlegm has been blood-tinged. Recently, my na...

Sudden unilateral nasopharyngeal pain with the expulsion of odorless yellow nasal discharge? Hello, doctor. I have a mild nasal allergy, but since my diagnosis in early September this year, I feel that my nasal symptoms have worsened. The main issues are: 1. Increased and thicker...

Middle ear effusion Hello Doctor, I had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days starting on September 11. I took antipyretics, and after the fever subsided, I tested positive for COVID-19. My symptoms included severe nasal congestion (in the right nostril) and a ...

Nasal allergies, post-nasal drip, nasal congestion, nasal irrigation? Hello Doctor, I have a history of nasal allergies, and whenever there are significant changes in weather, temperature, or environment, I start to experience symptoms like frequent sniffing and a runny nose. Sin...

Coughing up blood? Hello Dr. Zheng, two weeks ago I felt some discomfort in my throat, and the next day I started experiencing symptoms like a runny nose and cough. I took a rapid test, which came back negative, so I assumed it was just a cold. I bought cough capsules and expecto...

Feeling of a foreign body sensation with persistent cough? I have been coughing for almost six months. At first, it was just an itchy sensation (which I could suppress) and occasional feelings of something stuck in my throat (which would make me cough involuntarily). Over time, t...

Numbness in the preauricular area? The area around the ear canal and the preauricular region often experiences intermittent tingling sensations, similar to the effects of anesthesia, lasting for a short duration each time. Massage does not alleviate the symptoms, and there is no ...

1. There is a sensation of something stuck in the throat. 2. There is a sound when the mouth is opened? Hello, I would like to ask two questions. 1. My throat (specifically the lower part) makes a sound similar to a hiccup every afternoon until I fall asleep at night, and I f...

Could you please clarify what you mean by dizziness? Hello Doctor: At the end of June, I started experiencing a sensation of phlegm in my throat (transmitted by my child), followed by general weakness, headaches, and a feeling of pressure in my head, along with sudden dizziness. ...

Could you please specify what you would like to know about dizziness? Hello Doctor: At the end of June, I started experiencing phlegm in my throat (transmitted from my child), followed by general weakness, headaches, and a feeling of pressure in my head, along with sudden dizzine...

COVID-19 Cough Diagnosed on July 14, I had a cough with yellow phlegm and sneezing. The doctor prescribed antibiotics, which I took until the 25th, after which I stopped. Currently, I still have a noticeable cough in the morning and evening, and sometimes I sneeze as well. I star...

Mucus obstructing the airways can lead to difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor: Last night while I was sleeping, I felt like my body was filled with gas. It wasn't painful, but this morning before getting up, I dreamt that I couldn't speak because of bloating. When I woke...

Will suctioning phlegm from the throat lead to bronchial constriction? In adolescents who have undergone tracheostomy, it is common to experience increased mucus production and persistent coughing. This can be particularly pronounced immediately following the procedure. While mos...

Symptoms have recurred after six months, and there are additional symptoms? At the beginning of the year, I experienced recurrent nasal congestion, followed by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and itchy ears, which prompted me to visit a clinic. I forgot which side of the sinus th...

There is thick phlegm in the throat? Hello, doctor. I have a small amount of very thick phlegm in my throat that just won't come out no matter how much I cough. I can feel it every time I swallow. I smoke about two packs a day and don't drink much water—about 2000 cc to...

Foreign body sensation in the throat? Two weeks ago, I had tonsillitis, and I experienced a sore throat at that time. Now that I have recovered, I sometimes feel like there is something in my throat, and I often feel the urge to cough and have throat pain when speaking. Is this a...

Fishbone issues? Hello, it seems that I swallowed a fishbone last night. At the moment, I didn't feel much. However, later when I lay down to sleep, I started to feel a foreign body sensation. I tried to cough it out, but it didn't work. Drinking water and swallowing sa...

Nasopharyngeal-related issues? Hello Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing issues with allergic rhinitis and post-nasal drip, with my nasal discharge being clear. About three months ago, I noticed blood streaks when I coughed up mucus after waking up one morning (this happened only...