Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 60

Can a toothache affect the throat? A few weeks ago, I had an infection in the root of my lower right tooth. I noticed an increase in the number of lymph nodes on the right side. After undergoing partial root canal treatment, I started experiencing pain in my temple and ear, as we...

Tinnitus and neck mass? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask about my left ear, which has been experiencing tinnitus for a week. I can clearly hear the ringing in noisy environments. I visited a general clinic, and the doctor prescribed medication, but there...

Postoperative care issues related to salivary gland cyst surgery? Hello: 1. I recently underwent a "salivary gland cyst surgery" at a major hospital. It has been about 5 months post-surgery, and I still experience slight numbness in the affected area when eating, whic...

Excessive elongation of the styloid process? Hello, about two months ago, I started feeling discomfort on the right side of my throat, with a specific point that hurts. The clinic doctor diagnosed it as tonsillitis, noting significant redness. I took medication, which provided in...

Ear drops clogged the entire ear? A few days ago, I went to see an otolaryngologist due to severe ear pain and was diagnosed with otitis media. The doctor prescribed me ear drops. After applying the drops, I wanted to let them drain out after 10 minutes, and a little bit came out...

Ear drops clogged the entire ear? A few days ago, I went to see an otolaryngologist due to severe ear pain and was diagnosed with otitis media. The doctor prescribed ear drops for me. After applying the drops, I wanted to let them drain out after 10 minutes, and a little bit came...

Uncertain if there are any fish bones? A couple of days ago, I ate a lot of dried fish with bones, and despite being careful, I still got pricked by a bone. At that moment, I felt the bone was in my throat; it wasn't very deep, but before I could react, I swallowed another b...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. In the past couple of days, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the contour of my right ear. Currently, I notice that swallowing (though my throat doesn't hurt) and quickly shaking my head from side to side sometimes triggers the pain, while...

Enlarged tonsils may not always be painful? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat for the past year. I have seen doctors and felt better for a few months, but then the sensation returns. It often occurs on the left side of my throat, w...

Maxillary issues Doctor, when I lick the roof of my mouth with my tongue, I can feel a small bump about 0.1 cm in size. It looks like a little nodule, but it doesn't hurt; sometimes it itches, and sometimes it doesn't. After a few days, it disappears, and when I lick th...

Waking up with unilateral tinnitus and nasal congestion? Hello Doctor, I am currently studying abroad and it's inconvenient for me to seek medical attention. This morning, I woke up with tinnitus in my right ear and nasal congestion on the right side. I am very concerned tha...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

Chronic nasal dryness with no identifiable cause, and topical or oral medications have not been effective? Chronic nasal dryness, inflammation, and bleeding without an identifiable cause can indeed be associated with conditions like Sjögren's syndrome, which is an autoimmune...

Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...

Is there any recommended testing for unilateral high-frequency tinnitus? Hello Doctor: About six months ago, after catching a cold, I developed right ear otitis media (ear fullness, pain, and hearing loss) along with chronic sinusitis symptoms. Initially, the doctor only prescrib...

The sputum is predominantly white? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing more severe post-nasal drip symptoms these past few days. I later noticed that the phlegm I am coughing up is very frothy and somewhat white. Additionally, I feel some pain in my ears and throat when swallo...

Can fruit flies or mosquitoes potentially fly into the trachea? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been helping out at my grandmother's house, but there are a lot of fruit flies and dark mosquitoes around here. I'm worried that while sleeping or passing by, they might a...

The sound that the ear hears causes vibrations in the ear canal? Hello Dr. Zheng, last Friday night while I was sleeping, I accidentally hit my head with my hand, and since then I've been hearing a "buzzing" sound in my ears, similar to a mosquito. The symptoms wor...

Neck issues? One day I noticed that the left side of my neck was swollen compared to the right side, and I could feel a small, round, hard lump under my ear. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, and sometimes I feel a sensation of something foreign in my throat. After two weeks,...

I have been experiencing tinnitus for over ten years? Hello, I had an episode of acute otitis media in elementary school, and I first visited a clinic for treatment. Later, I was referred to the ENT department at a hospital, where they confirmed that the otitis media had resolved...