Ear, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 63

Sinusitis and tinnitus Hello, doctor! I have been suffering from sinusitis for over five years. Recently, I have been experiencing tinnitus, and after undergoing an MRI, it was found that there is a significant amount of fluid in my sinuses. I would like to ask if this condition ...

Tympanic membrane vibration sound? Recently, when I hear sounds with my right ear, I can hear a membrane vibration sound in my left ear. Conversely, when I use my left ear to listen, my right ear seems normal. What could possibly cause this issue? A while ago, I visited a doctor ...

Nosebleeds are common! Hello Dr. Zheng, 1. The last time I experienced a nosebleed was in January 2014, which took nearly two days to completely stop! It was like a malfunctioning faucet. At that time, I went to the emergency room and was referred to an ENT specialist. After exa...

Tonsil stones Hello Doctor: I have a sensation of something stuck in my throat, and upon looking in the mirror, I discovered a tonsil stone that is visibly lodged there. I can confirm it is a tonsil stone. I have experienced similar situations in the past, but this particular one...

Thyroglossal duct cyst, after drainage tube removal? I had surgery on the afternoon of July 29 and was discharged on August 1. Yesterday (August 3), I returned to the hospital to have the drainage tube removed. That night, I woke up at six the next morning and noticed that the wo...

Nasal allergy Hello, I have been troubled by perennial allergic rhinitis for a long time. A year and a half ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. I feel that my breathing has become smoother, but my morning nasal allergies have not impro...

Swelling and pain of the lingual frenulum with red rashes under the tongue? Hello doctor, I have recently noticed pain in my frenulum, especially when I pull my tongue upwards. I initially thought it was due to staying up late and having an irregular schedule, which caused mouth ...

Ear pressure and pain sensation? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling a slight dull pain in my right ear lately. Sometimes the pain is more pronounced, while other times it is milder. Occasionally, it feels like there is water in my ear, but when I gently rotate a cotton swab, it co...

Hearing a popping sound in the left ear? About a month ago, I noticed a popping sound in my left ear. Whenever I speak or am in a noisy environment, my ear makes a popping sound, but it stops when it's quiet. I went to a clinic, and the doctor said there was inflammation and...

There is a subtle pain in the groove below the ear? The occasional dull pain in the groove below the ear, without any lumps or swelling, could be attributed to several factors. Possible causes include muscle tension or strain in the surrounding area, irritation of the nerves, or ...

Sudden tinnitus in the right ear? Hello, doctor. Currently, I am abroad and unable to visit the hospital for a consultation. Since the 27th, I have suddenly experienced tinnitus in my right ear, as if there is a thin membrane covering it. When I hold my breath and apply pressure ...

Acne on the neck and issues near the carotid artery? 1. Recently, I've developed quite a few bumps on my neck. Initially, they were located near the jawline, and I thought they were acne, but they have been present for several weeks. Occasionally, they are painful, but most ...

Between the tongue and the tonsils? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, but I do not feel it when eating or during certain neck stretching movements. Upon examining my tonsils closely, there is no significant swelling, but ...

One tonsil is larger than the other? Hello, doctor. I have had enlarged tonsils since childhood, but I haven't experienced any significant issues over the years. My left tonsil has always been slightly larger, and every time I see a doctor, they mention that it is too large ...

Last year, I frequently had high fevers, but this year I have symptoms without a fever? Since last year, after being discharged from the intensive care unit and transferred to the step-down unit, I have experienced high fevers for a week. A month later, I had another episode of h...

Tinnitus issues I've been feeling something strange in my left ear for the past couple of days, with a bit of pain. When I gently touch my head near the left ear, I hear a thumping sound. Additionally, when I move my left side, such as walking or chewing, I also hear a thump...

Hearing test Hello, during the company's health check, the hearing test was conducted using a tuning fork to distinguish between the left and right ears. Although I could hear the sound, I didn't particularly feel that one ear was louder than the other, so I answered in...

Sublingual gland issues Hello, recently I have noticed two red spots at the tip of my sublingual gland. There is no discomfort, but it seems to be causing insufficient saliva, resulting in dry mouth and tongue sores. I have seen a doctor for the past two months, undergoing contin...

Why is the lymphatic system constantly inflamed? About two months ago, I noticed a lump on the right side of my neck that has been swollen and painful. Sometimes I also have mouth ulcers and experience headaches that can last for 2-3 days. I've visited several ENT clinics, a...

Sinusitis and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Hello Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing a persistent cough since early April. Initially, the clinic diagnosed it as a cold, but after taking medication, there was no improvement until May. In May, I had a chest X-ray, which showed no abnorma...