Eardrum, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 15

Eustachian tube obstruction Since yesterday, I've had a feeling of fullness in my left ear, and my hearing seems a bit strained. I've experienced this before, but it usually resolved quickly. However, yesterday it persisted all day, and it was quite uncomfortable. I saw...

Itchy right ear? I have been experiencing itching in my right ear every day, which feels deep, close to the eardrum. There is a slightly moist yellowish fluid accompanied by a foul odor, but it's not a lot. I also notice yellowish flakes. I usually use a cotton swab with a s...

Pain upon palpation below the left ear? Tonight, I suddenly noticed that there is a significant pain when I apply pressure to the area just below the angle of the bone on the left side of my jaw, about a finger's width down. The pain radiates upwards towards my left eardrum,...

There is a popping sound in my left ear when I swallow? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have noticed a popping sound in my left ear that occurs when I swallow saliva, lasting about 0.x to 1 second. I haven't had a cold lately, but I do have a long-standing allergy that causes nas...

Antibiotics for sinusitis? Hello, doctor. Recently, after seeing a physician, an X-ray revealed mild inflammation of the maxillary sinus, with some yellow mucus drainage and negative pressure in the eardrum. The doctor also aspirated some yellow mucus. Initially, no antibiotics w...

Injury inside the ear? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, while I was cleaning my ears, my child accidentally bumped into me, and the ear cleaning stick went in deep. When I took it out, it was bleeding. I noticed that it had grazed some tissue, and now there is fluid inside that sme...

Sinusitis issues Hello, Doctor. For about a year now, I have experienced occasional hearing loss in my eardrum, and loud sounds can be uncomfortable, similar to the sensation of being in the mountains. I also have a feeling of pressure and pain in the upper part of my eyeball, wi...

There is a popping sound in the ear? Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by a recent issue. When I lie down and turn my head to the right, I hear a continuous "popping" sound in my left ear. When I try turning my head to the left, there is no sound in my right ear at all...

Can otitis media and otitis externa occur on the same side? Hello: In August, I had otitis media with effusion in one ear, and after more than a week of treatment, it improved. However, yesterday I developed an outer ear canal infection in the same ear. I would like to know why t...

There is a sound of bubbles popping in the ear? During the summer vacation, I experienced tinnitus that didn't improve, so I tried pinching my nose and blowing air. It seemed like I used too much force, and suddenly I heard a loud popping sound in my ear accompanied by a bit...

I would like to inquire about issues related to the ear? I would like to ask about a sudden occurrence in the past month where I hear a cracking sound in my right ear whenever I yawn, hiccup, or apply pressure to my ear. There is no pain or other symptoms, just the cracking sound...

Left ear fullness sensation? In recent days, I can hear my own voice and breathing sounds in my left ear when I speak. Could this be due to a retracted eardrum?

There is a crackling sound in the left ear when chewing? Hello, I would like to ask about a sound I sometimes hear near my left ear while chewing. It sounds like bones grinding against each other. This occurs intermittently and has been happening for several years. I'm not s...

There is a popping sound in the ear? I have a clicking sound in my ear, but I can control when I hear it and when I don't (it's been like this for several years). Recently, it has suddenly changed to making a clicking sound when I talk, and I can no longer control it. T...

Tinnitus Hello, Doctor: When I slightly exert force on the muscles of my right face or lightly touch near my right ear, I hear a noise in my ear (similar to the sound of water about to flow out). I have visited an otolaryngologist, and the doctor confirmed that there are no issue...

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Hello Dr. Cheng, I have not undergone any examinations at the hospital, but based on my symptoms, I believe I have Eustachian tube dysfunction. I experience this condition intermittently for at least four hours a day, sometimes up to eight hours, which...

Feeling a bit anxious? Doctor, recently whenever I feel anxious, the muscles around my mouth feel tight and sore, and my ears also feel full and sometimes painful. However, after visiting the doctor, aside from a slight retraction of the eardrum, my hearing tests were normal. Can...

There is a popping sound when swallowing saliva? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you, since I caught a cold last November, I have been experiencing a popping sound (crackling sound) in my ears when swallowing saliva. I have visited three major hospitals, and the doctors examine...

The imbalance of the eardrum is causing my mom to feel dizzy and uncomfortable? I would like to ask Dr. Zheng about my mother's occasional dizziness. She says that whenever she moves her body even slightly, it feels like the world is spinning, as if she has fallen from a gre...

Ear water retention & nasal polyps Dear Doctor: Will the symptoms of ear discomfort caused by water entering the ear while swimming gradually heal? Should I be concerned about a suddenly appearing painless polyp in my nose?