Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 56

Neck issues Hello, doctor. Recently, my daughter underwent surgery to treat a benign cyst in her mandible. It was a fluid-filled cyst, and after the surgery, the cyst reduced in size. However, after 10 days, it started to accumulate fluid again. Now, the fluid-filled cyst has ref...

Tonsillitis and throat polyps? Hello Doctor: About a week ago, I had mild inflammation of my tonsils and was treated with Ampicillin for five days. However, after finishing the treatment, my throat still feels dry, and there are indentations on the edges of my tongue. I also expe...

Olfactory dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you about whether my and my roommate's sense of smell is normal. I have been living with my roommate for six months, and at first, when he did laundry, I would smell a strong chemical fragrance, while he said it wa...

Ear fullness sensation On January 19, I visited the clinic for a cold. Starting January 20, I began to feel a sensation of ear fullness, but yawning would temporarily relieve it. On January 21 at 9:10 PM, the fullness returned, and even after yawning, it did not improve. What sho...

Tinnitus that sounds like the beating of a metal plate? Recently, when I lie down to sleep, I can faintly hear a sound in my right ear that resembles a rhythmic ticking or the sound of water dripping onto an awning. It's not the heartbeat sound that occurs when my ear is pre...

Concussion, hearing impairment, nerve damage? Six months ago, I was riding my motorcycle when a car ran a red light and collided with me, causing me to be thrown upwards and hit the car's hood. I rolled several dozen meters and experienced a concussion, tinnitus, headache, d...

Nasal cavity with slight bleeding; a flashlight reveals a growth inside the nasal cavity? Hello, recently I have been experiencing sneezing accompanied by blood streaks. Initially, I suspected it was due to the cold and thought I might have sneezed too forcefully, so I didn'...

After surgery for preauricular sinus? I had surgery on January 6th, and it has been five days since then. Why is there significant swelling above the incision site? It feels very uncomfortable, and the swelling is quite extensive. Is this normal?

Tinnitus, lymphatic issues, and acne inside the nose? Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I started experiencing tinnitus in my right ear, and at times, I felt some pressure in my ear that affected my hearing, making it difficult to understand what others were saying. At the same time,...

My throat feels strange? Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation of choking in my throat, and my nose has been producing something that feels like either mucus or phlegm, which I can constantly clear. Sometimes, it's located in the area between my throat and nose. ...

Eustachian tube issues (blockage and echo sensation) Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear about the beginning of last month, along with echoing while speaking and hearing sounds. My left ear feels similarly blocked but without echo. Both ears...

Prone to colds? I have a history of nasal allergies and frequently catch colds. Sometimes I feel discomfort in my nose, as if the breathing process is uncomfortable. Occasionally, I also experience discomfort in my forehead or near my nose. I am 39 years old and have visited the ...

Laryngeal edema I would like to ask about my family member who had intubation and later extubation, but developed laryngeal edema afterward. Steroid treatment for a while did not improve the condition, and since there is only a small opening left, we had to reinsert the tube. Is ...

Ear pain with heat and itching, feeling moist, and sometimes making sounds when turning the head? Hello doctor, I started experiencing some ear pain and a sore throat around January 23rd. At that time, I was wearing headphones frequently for class, and since the discomfort subsid...

On January 3, 2021, Sunday, while I was out with my family during the day, I yawned in the car and suddenly felt pain in my left throat. After that, the pain in my left throat started? On January 3, 2021, a Sunday, I went out with my family during the day. While yawning in the ca...

There is a slight white coating on the side of the back of the tongue? Hello Doctor: I have white spots in my mouth. I had an oral examination in August this year, and the doctor advised me to just monitor it. I have developed a habit of regularly checking my mouth. However, in t...

Will a eustachian tube obstruction that has persisted for several years affect hearing? Several years ago, I went to the hospital for a hearing test, and the doctor diagnosed me with Eustachian tube dysfunction. After taking the prescribed medication, there was no improvement. Th...

Problems related to otolaryngology, neck, and oral cavity? Hello Doctor, I have a history of allergic rhinitis and vocal cord atrophy. Since April, I have occasionally experienced a sensation of heat in my left ear, followed by persistent tinnitus in the left ear. Occasionally, I...

Lymph nodes near the mandibular line? Recently, I have felt two or three lymph nodes near the lower jawline under my wisdom teeth. They are movable and not painful. Should I seek medical attention right away, or should I observe them for now? Thank you.

Symptoms such as tinnitus, a feeling of ear fullness, nasal congestion, and shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, about a week ago, my left ear became uncomfortable due to my phone's microphone accidentally switching to speaker mode at maximum volume. Currently, the tinnitus...