Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 6

Uncertain if a fish bone is lodged in the throat, experiencing a foreign body sensation? During a meal, I got a fish bone stuck in my throat. Prior to eating that day, I had a mild cough. Later that night, I felt discomfort in my throat and went to a large hospital for an endosco...

Hoarseness after lung surgery? Due to general anesthesia and intubation during lung surgery, the patient is experiencing hoarseness and can only produce a breathy voice, making it difficult to drink water without choking. The surgeon advised monitoring for two months. Is this rel...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat, difficulty swallowing? Since June 11, I have been experiencing tightness in my neck, a sensation of something stuck in my throat, frequent burping, and difficulty swallowing, making me feel like I could easily choke. On June 15, I visite...

Pain behind the ear Hello Doctor, I have pain in the area about 2-3 centimeters behind my left earlobe when I press on it or cough, and I also experience pain in the left side of my neck when I tilt my head back. The discomfort is especially noticeable in the morning after I wake...

Symptoms of tracheobronchial foreign body obstruction? Dr. Zheng, I apologize for bothering you during this busy time of the pandemic. Here’s the situation: I have chronic pharyngitis and acid reflux, and while eating, I had some fried food. Afterward, I drank pearl green tea and...

Throat issues A few days ago, I suddenly felt a bit of pain in my throat with a metallic taste of blood. I went to the bathroom to clear my throat and noticed some clear phlegm with a bit of blood in it. The next day, when I cleared my throat again, there was still some blood, bu...

Occasional presence of faint blood streaks in nasal mucus? Hello, doctor. I am concerned about my boyfriend's long-term nasal allergies and would like to inquire. He has a smoking habit and underwent minimally invasive surgery for turbinate reduction over three years ago. Ho...

Neck mass About a month ago, I started feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat, but it wasn't painful. Three weeks ago, I noticed two or three lumps on the left side of my neck, each about 1 to 1.5 centimeters in size. They are firm, painless, and immovable. An u...

Children coughing with phlegm in the morning? Every morning, I cough up thick yellow phlegm, but I don't cough or have phlegm for the rest of the day. Occasionally, I also cough while brushing my teeth at night, and there is phlegm, but it is not as thick as the morning phle...

My throat feels a bit strange? I would like to ask the doctor, I have recently started feeling something unusual in my throat over the past few days. I have not been in contact with any infected individuals or received any notifications. What are some possible conditions that cou...

Coughing up blood? Hello Dr. Lee: I have a history of bronchial allergies, and I tend to cough during seasonal changes! However, it is usually a dry cough without other symptoms. Recently (for about 1-2 months), my cough has been persistent (sometimes severe, sometimes mild), and...

The color of sputum? Waking up to cough up phlegm that is transparent but mixed with a slight light brown color, followed by clear phlegm, can be concerning. Given that you have chronic rhinitis, this could be related to post-nasal drip, which often leads to the accumulation of m...

I have been coughing for three and a half months. How should I manage it? Hello, Doctor. I am currently in Chicago, USA. Since last Christmas, I have been experiencing cold symptoms (sore throat, fatigue, nasal congestion, and mild diarrhea). I took over-the-counter cold medicati...

Foreign body obstruction? Doctor, I took a B-complex supplement called He Li Ta Ming after lunch today. While I was taking it, I was distracted and ended up swallowing it along with water without any swallowing action. Afterwards, I felt strange and induced vomiting. I'm con...

The cough has persisted for over four months without improvement? Hello Doctor, I have been coughing for over four months without improvement. In the first two months, it resembled a cold cough with phlegm, and I would cough uncontrollably, especially at night. Later, I visited a...

Foreign body obstruction? Doctor, I took a B-complex supplement called He Li Ta Ming after lunch today. While I was taking it, I was distracted and swallowed it along with water without any swallowing action. Afterwards, I felt strange and induced vomiting. I'm concerned tha...

Swallowing difficulties Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions despite your busy schedule! Recently, I have been experiencing a sense of psychological pressure when swallowing saliva or drinking water, which causes hesitation during the swallowing...

A chicken bone has been lodged in the throat for about two weeks? Hello doctor, about two weeks ago, I accidentally swallowed a small chicken bone that was approximately 2 to 3 centimeters long while eating, and it got stuck in my left throat. Despite trying various methods, I ha...

Chronic nasal congestion Hello: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for six months. Previously, I consulted an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with sinusitis and prescribed antibiotics for 14 days, which alleviated the nasal congestion. Upon follow-up, it was noted that I n...

Nasal allergies Hello Doctor: I have a history of nasal allergies, and recently I've been coughing non-stop, both in the morning and at night. I feel like there's phlegm in my throat, but when I cough it up, it's white. Occasionally, I also taste nasal mucus. I...