Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 61

Regarding tinnitus associated with this symptom? Hello, I would like to ask if my ears produce a buzzing sound when I hear certain noises, such as the sound of a fan or the television, but there are no strange sounds in a quiet place. Does this symptom qualify as tinnitus, or is ...

Blisters in the throat? Hello Dr. Zheng, for the past 2-3 months, I have frequently felt a sensation of a foreign body in my throat after meals. When I look in the mirror, I notice a small blister on the left side of my throat. The blister appears and usually disappears on its ow...

The tip of my tongue has been intermittently experiencing a salty taste since the end of June to early July. This symptom is still present as of September? Since the end of June to early July, I have been intermittently experiencing a salty taste on the tip of my tongue. Now, in ...

Nasal skin irritation and allergies? Recently, the weather has been slightly cool, and I've been experiencing post-nasal drip. Sometimes in the morning, I wake up sneezing and with a runny nose, which occasionally has a bit of blood in it. I decided to see an ENT specialist ...

My throat feels strange? I have a sensation of a foreign body in my left throat, sometimes I feel it when swallowing and sometimes I don't. My left ear also feels stuffy, but I have seen a doctor who examined my throat and said there was no issue. What should I do?

Small white spots on the inner sides of the cheeks? Hello Doctor, two days ago in the morning when I woke up, I noticed that there were some spots on both sides of my tongue, with the right side being more pronounced. Both sides have some slight appearance towards the throat. I v...

Chronic sinusitis with post-nasal drip? Hello, I have been suffering from phlegm in my throat for the past two to three weeks. I do not have a fever or headache, and I am not coughing, but I occasionally have a runny nose. My throat constantly has phlegm, which I can cough out, b...

Tonsillitis with white spots in the back of the throat may resolve on its own. However, it is important to monitor symptoms and consult a healthcare professional if they worsen or persist? Hello Doctor, I have recently been diagnosed with acute tonsillitis and am currently taking...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello doctor, for the past couple of days, I've felt like something is stuck in my throat, but it doesn't hurt or itch, and swallowing food doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. However, since last night, I've experie...

Tonsillitis can have periods of improvement and worsening? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that whenever my body feels more fatigued or after eating fried foods, my tonsils become slightly swollen, and there seems to be some white spots inside, which gives me the impression...

Ear cartilage pain Doctor, last month when I was cleaning my ears, I felt pain when pressing on the cartilage at the entrance of my ear, and I kept pressing until my entire ear canal became red, swollen, and inflamed. I took antibiotics for a week, and it took a total of two week...

Unilateral tinnitus? I have been experiencing a thumping sound in my right ear, similar to drumming, at irregular intervals. This usually occurs when I wear headphones, answer phone calls, or suddenly hear loud noises, but it doesn't happen every time (sometimes it also occu...

Unilateral ear tinnitus? I have been experiencing a drumming sound in my right ear intermittently. This usually occurs when I wear headphones, answer phone calls, or suddenly hear loud noises, although it doesn't happen every time (sometimes it also occurs when the fan is bl...

Unilateral ear tinnitus? I have been experiencing a thumping sound in my right ear, similar to drumming, at times. This usually occurs when I wear headphones, answer phone calls, or suddenly hear loud noises, but it doesn't happen every time (sometimes it also occurs when th...

Frequency of Nosebleeds Hello Doctor: I have had frequent nosebleeds since childhood, but the condition improved as I grew older. I only experience them occasionally in dry environments or when I pick my nose. However, in the past two months, the nosebleeds have become more frequ...

I would like to confirm if there is still a possibility for a salivary gland cyst that has not healed for a long time to resolve on its own? Last week, I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor explained that I have a salivary gland cyst. My sleep schedule has bee...

Sinusitis and tinnitus? Dear Doctor, My mother has been experiencing tinnitus since March of this year, possibly due to excessive stress and busyness. After consulting multiple otolaryngologists, they all suggested that it is related to menopause and ear degeneration. Her sympto...

Persistent production of frothy sputum? Hello, recently my throat has been very itchy. When I am standing or sitting, it's manageable and I only cough occasionally, but as soon as I lean back or lie down, I start to cough frequently. Each time, I cough up thick, foamy sputum...

External high-intensity noise causes vibrations in the ear, making the ear canal feel like it is being struck like a drum? Doctor: Hello, since I was young, my ears (especially the right one) have experienced strong vibrations and a drumming sensation in response to certain loud ...

Hypersecretion of acidic saliva from the salivary glands? This issue has been bothering me for a year or two. Every time before I eat, my salivary glands on both sides secrete saliva that is similar to what I would produce when seeing sour plums. This causes a lot of pain in my c...