Eardrum, Otolaryngology FAQ

There is a popping sound in the ear? I recently caught a cold, and while blowing my nose at night, I heard a loud pop in my ear, followed by a sharp pain. Could this be a ruptured eardrum? However, I currently have the flu and cannot go out to see a doctor. How should I handle th...

Otolaryngology I have been experiencing a sore throat for the past few days, along with coughing and wheezing. Initially, I thought it was due to tachycardia, but every time I cough or wheeze, I also experience dry heaving, whether I'm sitting still or moving around. I can&#...

Tinnitus issues Hello, I have a problem with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and have been taking Lexapro and Lyrica for two and a half years. Due to long-term nasal discomfort, including dryness, swelling, and some post-nasal drip, I have been taking one Loratadine and usin...

Questions regarding Eustachian tube treatment? Hello, Doctor! I apologize for bothering you. Recently, for the past three weeks, I've been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my ears. It’s not too noticeable when I wake up in the morning, but as the day goes on, it sometim...

Unilateral ear congestion with unilateral headache? For the past month, I have been experiencing unilateral ear fullness and unilateral headache, with occasional facial numbness during severe episodes. The same side of my eye also feels pressure and swelling. The symptoms fluctua...

Itchy ears? I previously visited a clinic where the doctor mentioned that my itchy ears were due to allergies. They prescribed me an ointment, and after applying it, my symptoms did improve. However, recently the itching in my ear canal has returned. I would like to know if this ...

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Hello, doctor. On the morning of May 3rd, I woke up to find that my left ear felt stuffy and I couldn't hear very well. I went to the National Defense Medical Center in Hsinchu, intending to visit the emergency department, but there was no E...

Can Sanyl and ginkgo biloba be taken together? Hello, doctor. I visited the doctor due to tinnitus (eardrum damage). The original eardrum injury has healed, but I still experience some minor noise. The doctor mentioned it might be a functional disorder and prescribed Ginkgo bilob...

Tinnitus has persisted for over a week without improvement? Hello Doctor, I previously mentioned experiencing tinnitus after showering. I later visited a clinic where the doctor confirmed that my eardrum was intact and prescribed medication. After finishing the initial three-day ...

Ear pain and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. On January 2nd of this year, I took my 11-year-old child to the hospital for an ear examination, where the doctor accidentally punctured the eardrum with forceps. At that moment, there was pain and tinnitus. Concerned that the eardrum might b...

Bathing can lead to eardrum damage? Hello doctor, two days ago while I was taking a shower, I habitually cleaned my ears using my pinky finger. When I was cleaning my right ear, due to the water, it created a bit of suction, and without thinking much, I pulled it out forcefully. ...

Occasionally, when walking, I hear a sound in my right ear similar to popping candy? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a condition that started about six months ago. Occasionally, when I walk, I hear a popping sound in my right ear that coincides with my footsteps, and this...

Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I occasionally experienced a low rumbling sound in my right ear, which would resolve after a while. Later, I began to hear a high-pitched sound in my left ear, resembling an ambulance siren, which has been constant for 24 hours. I ...

Ear problems I constantly feel a rolling sound in my left ear. When I tilt my head to the left, I feel it rolling downward accompanied by a thumping sound. What could be the issue?

Ear congestion Hello doctor, I have a cold and when I blow my nose, I feel like air is getting into my right ear. It has been almost a month since then, and my ear still feels very clogged. I saw a doctor who said my nose is quite swollen, and the examination of my eardrum showed...

The ears feel clogged or stuffed, but hearing is normal? Recently, I experienced a sensation in my ear that felt like it was covered by a membrane when I got up. I visited an otolaryngologist, who examined my ears and nose but found no abnormalities. The doctor mentioned that my ...

Sore throat, headache, and ear noise issues? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced dizziness and visited a specialist in vestibular disorders. The doctor didn't say much and started performing maneuvers for BPPV, prescribing medication for dizziness. Two days later, one aft...

High-frequency tinnitus Hello Dr. Chi, I appreciate the various tinnitus issues and the advice from the physicians on this webpage. I do not have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, and my lifestyle and diet are normal. I smoke a little and walk 5,000 steps daily. In my ...

Tinnitus after middle ear effusion? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I experienced fluid accumulation in my middle ear. After about a month of medication treatment without improvement, I underwent tympanocentesis on my left ear twice (with a one-week interval). The doctor mentioned that ...

Recently, I've been experiencing issues with my ears related to hearing sounds? Since September, I have experienced a rejection of louder sounds in my right ear, and I find myself unconsciously wanting to contract the muscles around my ear (closing my eyes and trying to pull...