Cough, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 9

Sore throat + yellow phlegm? Hello Doctor, I recently moved back to my parents' house and noticed that my throat has become very itchy. When I wear a mask at home or when I'm outside, the itchy throat symptoms disappear. Although they went away for a few days, they have...

Allergic rhinitis There is no obvious runny nose or cough, but there is discomfort around the nose area. Sometimes it feels like there is insufficient oxygen, as if the brain is lacking oxygen. Should I switch to an immunology or rheumatology specialist? I have visited the ENT de...

Phlegm issues in the throat? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about having phlegm in my throat after meals. The phlegm is white and very sticky, making it difficult to cough up. Sometimes I also experience this in the morning. Are there any methods to relieve or resolve this iss...

Choking issues? Is coughing always a symptom when choking? I feel a tickling sensation in my throat and discomfort while swallowing food, but I am not coughing. Does this count as choking? Thank you, doctor, for your clarification.

Sore throat for one day, persistent sensation of a foreign body for three days, and ear pain? Hello, Doctor. I experienced a sore throat that lasted only one day, and it hurt even when drinking water, but there was no difficulty breathing. After the sore throat appeared, the pain...

Inner ear imbalance and vestibular neuritis issues? Hello Doctor: Since October, I have been experiencing dizziness, mild nausea, and occasional vomiting. I consulted an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with inner ear imbalance and advised me to avoid quick head movements. Throu...

Itchy deep inside the ear while sleeping? Hello, sometimes I experience intense itching deep inside my right ear while sleeping, and swallowing increases the itchiness. During these episodes, using an ear pick to reach deeper areas causes pain, but the itching sensation feels sig...

Coughing and abnormal breathing sounds? Hello, I recently started experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing, with occasional wheezing sounds when I breathe. The symptoms worsen when I lie down, and the cough returns within a few seconds, although my breathing feels smooth; it’s...

There is phlegm in the throat that feels itchy? In recent months, I have frequently felt like there is phlegm in my throat, which is itchy and makes me want to cough. The color of the phlegm is clear and stringy. Sometimes I cough to the point of feeling a bit nauseous. At times ...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

Nasopharyngoscopy 1. After receiving a local anesthetic spray in the mouth and undergoing a right-sided nasopharyngoscopy, it is generally recommended to wait at least 1 to 2 hours before eating. If you eat within 1 hour, you may risk choking or not being able to properly swallow...

Snoring, susceptibility to choking, tonsillitis? Hello, doctor. I have had a snoring problem for a long time and underwent a sleep study, which showed no signs of sleep apnea. After having a septoplasty, there was still no improvement, and sometimes I feel like I can't clear...

There is a sensation of difficulty swallowing that extends to the ear? Two weeks ago, I primarily experienced throat discomfort and mild cold symptoms. After visiting my primary care physician, the doctor did not prescribe cold medication but instead provided treatment for esopha...

Deep neck pain affecting the ear? I have noticed a few subtle sharp pains deep in my neck (unclear if it's in the throat or trachea) for the past few weeks. On average, this occurs twice a day, with the pain localized between the collarbone and the middle of the neck (the lo...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor, I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello, Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my...

Uncertain if there are any fish bones? A couple of days ago, I ate a lot of dried fish with bones, and despite being careful, I still got pricked by a bone. At that moment, I felt the bone was in my throat; it wasn't very deep, but before I could react, I swallowed another b...

About the throat? Recently, I have been experiencing throat sensitivity due to eating spicy food, which causes irritation. I'm not sure why this is happening. Additionally, I would like to ask what happens if liquids enter the lungs and trachea? I have not experienced coughi...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...