Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 17

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss & auditory nerve damage Dear Dr. Zheng, My mother (52 years old) has been diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and I have some questions. On July 9th, we stayed overnight at Alishan, and the next morning, July 10th, my mother re...

Tinnitus with loud sounds? For the past few years, whenever I sing karaoke or participate in events with loud sound systems, I experience a static-like noise in my ear that lasts for several seconds. This usually occurs when I sing vigorously or stand close to the speakers, typic...

The child has a black tumor on the upper jaw? Hello, my child is two years old and today he said his cheek hurts. When I had him open his mouth, I discovered a black lesion on the upper gum that I hadn't noticed before. Which department should I consult for this?

Fungal sinusitis / headache / tinnitus / impaired sense of smell / blood in saliva? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from headaches for over 20 years and have seen many doctors. Recently, I found out that the cause is fungal sinusitis, specifically in the sphenoid sinus. After...

Chronic production of thick sputum? I have a smoking habit and have been experiencing symptoms for over two months. I have persistent yellow-green phlegm in my throat, but no coughing. I expel or forcefully clear phlegm from my throat about 4 to 5 times a day. I have seen a pulmo...

Sore throat after a colonoscopy? Hello, I had a painless colonoscopy yesterday, and the nurse advised that I could eat as long as I had no issues drinking water. About an hour after the procedure, I went to have dinner, but halfway through, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my thro...

Otitis externa Hello Doctor: One day I suddenly experienced tinnitus, and later I consulted an otolaryngologist. Medication was applied to my ear canal, and my family noticed that there were pimple-like formations in the ear canal. Will this condition heal on its own? Currently, ...

Neck mass Hello Doctor, this is my neck ultrasound report. Could you please help me interpret it? Thank you. Impression: 1. Left thyroid cyst. 2. Small lymph nodes with benign appearance in the bilateral neck. Neck sonography shows: A cyst approximately 4mm in size at the left...

There is a sound when moving the throat? About two years ago, I started experiencing a cracking sound whenever I swallowed or moved my throat. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it, but later I noticed that the sound would be significantly louder on days when I used a ...

Sudden ear fullness and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. Today, after I parked my motorcycle at work, I suddenly noticed a ringing in my right ear and a feeling of fullness in my ear. The tinnitus became more pronounced when I heard louder sounds. After a few hours, it improved somewhat,...

Post-nasal drip and vasculitis? Hello, doctor. About two weeks ago, I tested positive for COVID-19, and approximately four days ago, I suddenly developed numerous petechiae on my calves. I went to the hospital's dermatology department for an examination, where they performed...

Pain from the right jaw to the shoulder, along with swelling at the anterior end of the right clavicle? Hello Doctor: 1. About three to four months ago, I started experiencing pain in my right shoulder and right upper back, which has progressively extended to my right jaw and ne...

Recurrent throat inflammation after COVID-19? Hello Doctor: I originally wanted to make an appointment yesterday, but you were fully booked. I would like to ask about my condition. I tested positive for COVID-19 on June 2 and have been testing negative on rapid tests for about a ...

Nasal allergies can lead to a loss of smell? I have been unable to smell for 4 to 5 years. Sometimes I can suddenly smell things, but most of the time I cannot smell at all. I have visited a clinic and taken medication, which provides temporary relief, but once the medication wea...

Tongue swelling, with redness of the mucosa near the teeth on the hard palate? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have noticed over the past year or two that there are two raised lesions on the surface of my tongue, which I occasionally bite and cause bleeding. Additionally, for the past nine mo...

The area under the tongue (the tissue on both sides of the frenulum) appears to have holes? Hello Doctor, about 5 days ago, one side of the small tissue under my tongue near the frenulum suddenly became red and swollen, and the next day it turned white, resembling an oral ulcer. ...

Chronic nasopharyngitis Dr. Zheng, for many years (approximately 10 years), I have occasionally noticed blood in my saliva, and there has always been a metallic taste in my mouth. Recently, the frequency and amount of bleeding have increased, so I consulted an otolaryngologist. T...

Earwax falls into the ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about cleaning earwax in a five-year-old child. During the process, a piece of earwax fell back into the ear, and since it was too deep and I couldn't see it clearly, I didn't dare to continue trying to remov...

The ear feels numb or tingly? The patient occasionally experiences numbness in front of the ear, which has persisted for many years. Previous medical consultations did not reveal a specific cause, and treatment has only involved medication to alleviate discomfort. What are the po...

Feeling of a foreign body in the throat after singing? Hello, doctor. I sang a few songs yesterday evening, but it wasn't too intense. However, I did clear my throat forcefully a few times. As a result, I woke up three times last night, unsure if it was due to a sore throat....