Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 34

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...

Oral issues On April 4th, a laser surgery was performed on the oral mucosa for leukoplakia, and the biopsy results were benign. It has been one month post-surgery, and the wound has healed; however, the healed area appears white and often feels slightly painful. The healed area i...

Nasal and salivary issues? Hello, Dr. Chi, I am inquiring on behalf of my grandfather regarding his symptoms. In recent days, he has been experiencing continuous clear nasal discharge and excessive saliva secretion, which he has been spitting out. He does not have any phlegm in...

Tonsillar tumor Hello, doctor. I recently visited an otolaryngologist who mentioned that my tonsils are swollen again and that I have pharyngitis. Due to the pandemic, I was prescribed a 10-day course of medication (Fuyan Kua) which I took for about 5 days. I felt a bit better an...

Tinnitus has been a concern for one year? Hello, I have visited the ENT department at Taipei Hospital multiple times for tinnitus. I underwent detailed hearing tests, including a pressure test in a soundproof room, and the results showed normal hearing without any damage. However...

Recovery speed after intratympanic steroid injection for unexplained ear fullness? In mid-January, I received a phone call and noticed that I couldn't hear clearly in my left ear. However, after a hearing test, the results were normal. Starting in February, I began experienc...

Itchy sensation on the right side of the throat during swallowing, with associated feelings in the ear? The second molar on the right side has a deep cavity, and I recently underwent root canal treatment to address the decay issue. I tend to experience nasopharyngeal allergies (m...

Can a sublingual cyst cause gum pain? Hello, I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a sublingual cyst, which is quite large. However, they need to conduct further tests to determine the cause before deciding whether surgery is necessary. If surgery is required, it might be...

Oral ulceration On April 28, I developed a sore in my mouth that kept getting larger, and new ulcers appeared in other areas. I visited the ENT department on May 3, and on May 4, I experienced a dry and painful throat. By May 6, I had two ulcers initially, but then two more appea...

Neck muscle stiffness causing abnormal amplification of hearing? Recently, while exercising outdoors, I accidentally got chilled by the cold wind, which caused me to shiver for a while after returning to my dormitory. Later, during the weekend at home, I sometimes hear a high-fre...

Clear unilateral nasal discharge resembling water? During class, I experience a runny nose that drips into my mouth, with a clear, watery discharge from only one side. It continues to flow non-stop, with about one drop every three minutes. I took antihistamines, but they didn...

Ear problems Today, I accidentally used headphones that had small insects in them (both ears). As a precaution, I poured salad oil into my ears (after pouring, I realized it was expired, and I'm not sure if that will have any effect). Since I didn't have a dropper, I us...

Discomfort in the throat after unprotected oral sex? Hello Doctor: As mentioned in the subject, I performed unprotected oral sex with a male friend about a week ago, and he ejaculated in my mouth, which I then spit out. Since then, I have been feeling a strange sensation in my th...

Ear problems Hello Doctor, three days ago I started feeling some discomfort and slight pain in my left ear. When I woke up yesterday, I even felt my eardrum pulsating three times, especially while listening to the radio. Although I wasn't using headphones and was playing it ...

Tinnitus followed by a sensation of a lump in the throat and swollen lymph nodes in the chest? Hello, doctor! A month ago, I experienced severe tinnitus (which I have never had before) and was later diagnosed by a doctor with nasal allergies (which I have also never had before). ...

Tonsil problems Hello, doctor. Is there something wrong with my tonsils? The granuloma hasn't disappeared for several weeks. Also, there's a white protrusion below. If it's a tonsil stone, how can I remove it? (See attached image) https://imgur.com/a/ktwXp3f What c...

Tinnitus issues? Recently, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my right ear, especially at night when I hear a buzzing sound that disrupts my sleep. Sometimes, I also feel drowsy during the day. I later visited the hospital, where the doctor prescribed medication and arranged fo...

Ear congestion, ear fullness, and tinnitus? Hello, Doctor! Initially, I experienced a sensation of ear fullness. I consulted two doctors at clinics, and they both said it was just an imbalance between the inner and outer ear. They also performed an endoscopic examination and rule...