Eardrum, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 14

Abnormal sounds in the ear? Hello, I have nasal allergies and have been experiencing tinnitus for over a year. My doctor suspects it is due to inner ear edema, but there has been no improvement with medication. In the past few months, I have noticed that when I swipe my phone scr...

Individuals with Eustachian tube dysfunction are more prone to developing otitis media? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abnormal hearing since I was 7 years old. I feel like I can hear my own voice and breathing very loudly, and sometimes when I breathe, I even feel a vib...

Hello, regarding the article about ear problems? 1. How long should this condition be monitored? 2. If there is no improvement, where can I have my eardrum examined?

Ear inflammation Hello doctor, I have been experiencing yellow or dark brown discharge from my ears for several years now. It originally started in my right ear, but now my left ear is also affected. I have visited both a clinic and a large hospital. The clinic diagnosed me with ...

My ear makes a popping sound when I bite down on things? As per the title, my ear makes a popping sound when I bite down on things. I previously visited an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with ear inflammation and prescribed some anti-inflammatory medication. However, after fin...

Tympanic membrane vibration Hello, Doctor: I have a question to ask. I experience a vibrating sensation in my right eardrum, similar to a drilling sound. It doesn't happen frequently, but when it does, it can last for about ten minutes. Should I seek medical attention for th...

Tympanic membrane vibration Hello, Doctor: I have a question to ask. I experience a vibrating sensation in my right eardrum, similar to a drilling sound. It doesn't happen frequently, but when it does, it can last for about ten minutes. Should I seek medical attention for th...

Inquiry about Ear, Nose, and Throat Issues (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma) Hello Dr. Zheng, I would like to ask about my symptoms and how to communicate with outpatient doctors for further treatment. I have a long history of nasal allergies, which cause severe nasal congestion on both...

Frequently feeling a sense of pressure in the middle of the nose, with a sensation of the ears popping when swallowing? Hello Doctor: Last June, I had a severe cold that led to sinusitis, and since then, I have felt a sensation of fullness in my ears and pressure between my nose ...

Otitis media Cholesteatoma in the left ear, and today it was found that there is a perforation in the eardrum. Can a perforated eardrum heal on its own? Can these conditions be treated with modern minimally invasive surgery, and is it covered by health insurance?

Ear pain Hello Dr. Cheng, I would like to ask you about something. I have a cold with nasal congestion, and I tried to relieve the congestion by pinching my nose and blowing air. As a result, I felt a popping sensation in my eardrum, followed by pain and a feeling of fullness in ...

The effects of dancing and rock climbing on ear pressure and recovery status? Hello, Dr. Cheng. My eardrum ruptured this past Tuesday, and the discharge of pus and blood has gradually been controlled after switching to a stronger antibiotic for the second time. Currently, my left...

I have difficulty hearing in my right ear; it feels like something is blocking it, yet it also feels like nothing is there? Hello doctor, a few days ago, my right ear suddenly felt blocked and I couldn't hear clearly. When I tilt my head down, I feel pressure in my right ear...

Tympanic membrane oscillation Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about a sudden sensation of my eardrum vibrating, producing a sound similar to a thumping noise (like a jackhammer) for about three to four seconds. I could clearly feel the vibrations in my ear, and I was just sitt...

Ear problems When I was a child, I had part of my eustachian tube removed due to inflammation. Recently, after using ear drops prescribed by a doctor for otitis externa, I noticed that my ear has become numb inside (I can still hear, but I feel numbness when I dig or press inside...

Tinnitus Hello doctor, I accidentally hit my classmate's left ear the other day, and he said he is experiencing tinnitus and some hearing loss. What should I do? I'm really worried about the impact on his hearing.

After otitis media causes fluid accumulation in the middle ear? Recently, I had ear pain and visited an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with otitis media and fluid accumulation in the middle ear. Now, it's been almost a month, and it feels like there is a transparent membr...

Tinnitus? I can clearly feel a thumping sound in my ear, as if my eardrum is beating like a drum. I once saw a doctor who said it might just be a bacterial infection. I took medication, but then I caught a cold. However, during the time I was taking cold medication, the issue wit...

The eardrum is easily vibrated? Hello Dr. Zheng: I have noticed a peculiar phenomenon while cleaning my ears, which I have found quite astonishing for many years. I would like to ask you about the reason behind this. My right ear canal is noticeably shallower than my left. If I r...

The ear has been producing sounds for several days? Hello Doctor: About a week ago, I started experiencing a strange sensation in my ear. It makes a "pop pop pop" sound when I turn my head, tug at my ear, or hear loud noises. It sounds similar to popping bubble wrap. I&...