Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 38

Ear problems Hello, Dr. Chi. I would like to ask about a situation where water got into my ear after washing my hair. For the past one or two days, I've been experiencing pain in my left ear when I burp, and I can hear sounds. Whenever I eat on the left side, I also experien...

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...

Follicular pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis issues? Hello, Doctor! I am currently a senior in high school. About a year and a half ago, I started experiencing discomfort in my throat, pain, and excessive phlegm. I have visited several doctors, and a few of them diagnosed me wi...

Tinnitus for over thirty years? Hello, Doctor. In my thirties, I participated in a five-day shooting event, and because no one reminded me to wear ear protection, I developed persistent tinnitus. A few weeks later, I went to the ENT department at Taipei Veterans General Hospital,...

Crusts in the ear that have not fallen off for three months? Hello, doctor. I visited a hospital over three months ago due to bleeding and scabbing in my ear canal. The doctor at that time mentioned that if it healed well, the scab would fall off. However, recently, I went to an ...

Hearing-related treatment issues? With current technology, is there still a chance for improvement in hearing loss at 60 decibels through treatment, or is it only possible to rely on hearing aids? Thank you.

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...

Vibration in the ear? Hello Doctor, I have been busy preparing for graduate school entrance exams these past few days. Occasionally, I experience a sensation of my eardrum twitching, but it hasn't been significant or frequent, so I haven't paid much attention to it. How...

Discomfort in the throat after unprotected oral sex? Hello, doctor: As mentioned, about a week ago, I performed unprotected oral sex on a male friend, and he ejaculated in my mouth, which I then spat out. Since then, I've been feeling a bit strange in my throat, experiencing...

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

Correct information on postoperative symptoms following alar nerve resection surgery? I am involved in divine communication, efficiency research, and causal experiments. On November 2nd, I underwent a nasal wing nerve resection surgery at Tzu Chi Hospital in Taichung. I would lik...

Wearing a single-ear headset? I would like to ask the doctor if frequently wearing a single-sided headphone can affect hearing. If I alternate between both ears but only wear one side at a time, will this help reduce the impact of using a single-sided headphone? Thank you, doctor...

Ear vibration sound When in crowded or noisy environments, my left ear experiences a sound similar to the vibration of the eardrum, described as a *rustling* sound, lasting about two seconds. This usually occurs when I feel fatigued or just after waking up; at other times, my hea...

Oral issues There are suspected white granules on the left tonsil that appear to have a smooth surface and feel hard. Could this be tonsil stones or an ulcer? If so, what should be done? How can it be prevented?

Foreign body sensation in the throat? Doctor, I would like to ask about my throat issues over the past two to three years. I have been experiencing persistent mild pain and a foreign body sensation on the right side of my throat. Initially, I had stones in my tonsils, which I squ...

Tinnitus issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issues of tinnitus, dizziness, and neck stiffness. I have undergone hearing tests, auditory nerve tests (which involve warming the ear), and balance assessments, all of which showed no significant problems. The neck is...

Respiratory issues Hello Doctor: Since around January of this year, I have been experiencing episodes of breathlessness, sometimes feeling like I am about to suffocate. For instance, when I walk for a while and then stop, I suddenly feel like my airway is blocked for a second or ...

There is something in the nose? Hello Doctor, I have a soft, pimple-sized bump inside my right nostril. It becomes more noticeable when I press on it slightly. It feels like it's beneath the skin, located just below the nostril in the area where nasal hairs are present. I of...

Tonsillitis with white patches or white spots? Last Tuesday, I experienced a sore throat and visited an otolaryngologist who noted slight swelling of the tonsils and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. The doctor prescribed general cold medication, which I was told I could take ...