Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 54

Nasal issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing nasal congestion for almost a year (usually just one side is congested, but since I can still breathe normally, I haven't paid much attention to it). However, in the past few months, I have frequently been smelling smoke,...

White bumps on both sides of the tongue root? Hello, recently I felt like there was something stuck in my throat while swallowing, and I discovered white bumps on both sides of the base of my tongue. Although the sensation of a foreign body has disappeared, the bumps have not gon...

Cleaning tonsil stones? Hello doctor, I was cleaning a stone myself and ended up applying too much pressure... it seems like I squeezed the stone that was encapsulated (I heard a sound similar to a pimple being popped). There was a lot of bleeding afterwards, so I quickly pressed...

Swelling of the oral parotid duct opening? Hello doctor, about two weeks ago, I woke up to find that the opening of my left parotid duct was swollen, with a white ulcer and pain. After applying an oral ointment for a week, the pain disappeared, and the swelling reduced, but there...

Glandular inflammation Three weeks ago, I experienced swelling of the salivary gland adjacent to my molars (the tip appeared leaf-shaped) along with an ulcer that was painful. After using an oral ointment, the swelling decreased slightly but persisted. A week later, during a visi...

Glossitis issues I have a red, painful, and hot tongue that has been fluctuating for the past two years. I went to a teaching hospital for an examination, and they said the redness was normal, and it improved later. However, it flared up again, and I consulted an ENT specialist w...

Ear pain? Hello doctor, today I noticed that pressing on the indentation behind my left ear causes pain. I don't feel any lumps, but it is painful. I would like to know what could be the cause and if it is serious.

Common Health Issues I often visit the doctor, and on March 1st, I was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis. Today, I have throat inflammation, and at times, I experience acute upper respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and so on. Could these be the cause...

Preauricular lymphadenopathy with a firm mass? Hello, doctor. I have a round, hard, slightly movable lump located in front of the lymph node of my right ear. It is about one centimeter in size and has not changed for nearly ten years. It felt like a swollen lymph node in front of...

Ear cleaning issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about ear cleaning. I have wet ears and I almost clean them with cotton swabs every day. A few days ago, I read online that it's better not to use cotton swabs. However, I have never removed any solid earwax, and I'...

There is an irregular pulsating sensation in the right ear? Hello, Doctor. Here’s the situation: I have a noticeable pulsating sensation in my right ear, as if some structure is beating. I’ve researched online and found that this is different from tinnitus, as it’s not a sound of...

How long should the antibiotic Curam be taken? I apologize, a couple of days ago I developed a sore throat due to a cold and took some over-the-counter cold medication, but my condition only slightly improved. Last night, while blowing my nose, I noticed that my right ear wasn&#x...

Can allergic rhinitis cause tinnitus? Hello, two years ago I had otitis media, and since then my tinnitus has not disappeared. I went to see a doctor, but they said there was no problem. I would like to ask: 1. Can allergic rhinitis cause tinnitus? 2. When I pinch my nose and blo...

Endolymphatic hydrops Hello Doctor: Last Friday, I went to the hospital due to severe dizziness accompanied by hearing loss. During my follow-up appointment this week, the doctor mentioned that my hearing has improved somewhat and diagnosed me with either inner ear edema or vesti...

Tinnitus that occurs only in the morning? Hello, Doctor. Recently, for the past month, I have occasionally experienced tinnitus in my right ear when waking up in the morning or at night. It's very faint, resembling a buzzing sound from an electrical device, and it generally ...

Do you feel like you can control your ear congestion? When I forcefully sniff, I sometimes experience a feeling of blockage in my left ear, but yawning or swallowing restores it, and I feel I can control it. Additionally, when I swallow, the sound I hear in my left ear is louder ...

Ear and throat pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus since before the Lunar New Year. I have a persistent dull pain in the tonsils at the back of my tongue, and there is also pain in the area indicated by the arrow in the photo. Sometimes, I experience sudden ear ...

Health issues In the past, my discomfort was mild, but today I definitely feel quite unwell. I went to the clinic, and the doctor said my nose was congested and helped clear it, mentioning that my nasal passages were more open now. However, I didn't feel significant nasal co...

If you are experiencing pain in the nasal bridge accompanied by slight redness, it may indicate inflammation or irritation in that area. Possible causes could include sinusitis, allergic reactions, or trauma. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagn...

Hearing issues Hello doctor, this has been a long-term issue for me. Whenever I encounter loud sounds, especially in lively environments, it happens most frequently (so I'm not sure if it's due to me making too loud a sound or if it's a problem with hearing loud so...