Understanding Ear Sounds: Is Your Eardrum at Risk?
Tinnitus? I hear a popping sound in my ear when I open my mouth wide, and when I move my jaw side to side, I can hear a sound like large pieces of earwax shaking. However, when someone checks my ear with an otoscope, the ear canal appears clean. Could this indicate a problem with...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Your issue seems to be related to Eustachian tube dysfunction rather than a problem with the eardrum. It is not a serious issue, but I recommend scheduling an appointment for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Ear Sounds: Is Your Eardrum at Risk?
Understanding Ear Infections: Antibiotics, Immunity, and Vaccination for Kids
Otitis media Hello Dr. Chen: On March 6, I asked about otitis media, and I would like to inquire further: 1. If the doctor says it has healed but the ear is still slightly red, should the entire course of antibiotics be completed? 2. Is frequent colds related to one's consti...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Dear Miss: If your middle ear infection has improved but the eardrum is still slightly red, it indicates that the inflammation in the middle ear cavity has not been completely controlled. If there are residual bacteria that have not been eradicated, the risk of reinfection will s...[Read More] Understanding Ear Infections: Antibiotics, Immunity, and Vaccination for Kids
Cholesteatoma and Trigeminal Nerve: Risks and Surgical Considerations
Cholesteatoma & Trigeminal Nerve Hello Dr. Tsai, my mother sought treatment in February for ear pain at a local clinic, where the physician diagnosed her with otitis media and informed us that her eardrum was perforated. The doctor recommended surgery to repair it to prevent ...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Doctor: Due to the complexity of your issue, I hope you can bring your mother to the outpatient clinic. I will provide you with a detailed response. My clinic hours are Tuesday and Friday afternoons, as well as Wednesday and Thursday evenings.[Read More] Cholesteatoma and Trigeminal Nerve: Risks and Surgical Considerations
Effective Treatment and Care for Chronic Otitis Media: A Guide
Chronic Otitis Media I have ear canal inflammation without any other symptoms. Initially, I was treated with ointment and ear drops. After about two weeks with no improvement, I continued medication for two months and eventually recovered. However, about a week later, it recurred...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss Jian: First, it is important to determine whether you have otitis externa or chronic otitis media. Otitis externa is often caused by swimmers or the entry of contaminated water into the ear canal, leading to an infection of the skin in the external ear canal. Chronic ...[Read More] Effective Treatment and Care for Chronic Otitis Media: A Guide
Do Ear Tubes Require Surgery? Understanding ENT Treatment Options
Ear drainage tube Is surgical intervention necessary for a perforated eardrum?
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Surgery can resolve the issue.[Read More] Do Ear Tubes Require Surgery? Understanding ENT Treatment Options