Eardrum, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 7

Auditory degeneration Hello Dr. Chi, I often hear a ringing sound in my ears that resembles "shaking" when I turn my head. Is this a sign of hearing deterioration? Can this be improved? I have heard that eardrum injections can be used. Is it possible for an 83-year-old ...

Ear, throat, and head pain? Hello Doctor: My right ear often has a dull pain, feeling as if the pain is deep inside (in the eardrum). Occasionally, I hear a sound like there is a lot of earwax inside (but there isn't), especially when wearing headphones, which makes it more ...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. In the past couple of days, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the contour of my right ear. Currently, I notice that swallowing (though my throat doesn't hurt) and quickly shaking my head from side to side sometimes triggers the pain, while...

Is there any recommended testing for unilateral high-frequency tinnitus? Hello Doctor: About six months ago, after catching a cold, I developed right ear otitis media (ear fullness, pain, and hearing loss) along with chronic sinusitis symptoms. Initially, the doctor only prescrib...

I have been experiencing tinnitus for over ten years? Hello, I had an episode of acute otitis media in elementary school, and I first visited a clinic for treatment. Later, I was referred to the ENT department at a hospital, where they confirmed that the otitis media had resolved...

Ear cartilage pain Doctor, last month when I was cleaning my ears, I felt pain when pressing on the cartilage at the entrance of my ear, and I kept pressing until my entire ear canal became red, swollen, and inflamed. I took antibiotics for a week, and it took a total of two week...

Tinnitus and sinusitis? Dear Doctor, My mother developed tinnitus in early March, possibly due to excessive stress (I am not entirely sure of the exact cause). She describes a buzzing sound, and when the noise is too loud, it makes her very uncomfortable. During this period, she...

Unilateral hearing loss, occasional dizziness, and tinnitus? Hello, Doctor! I would like to inquire about the issue of unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. It seems that my left ear has not been able to hear for a long time, and sometimes I experience dizziness, where I feel ver...

There is a sticky sound in the ear? Hello doctor, I have noticed that when I blow air with my mouth closed, there is a sticky sound deep in my left ear, and sometimes there is a "pop" sound similar to air being compressed. This occurs even when my ears are clean. Additi...

Ear problems Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing ear problems around the time of the Lunar New Year this year. Initially, I mistakenly thought there was a bug deep in my right ear, as I felt pain and itching deep inside. After seeking medical attention, I was diagnosed with mil...

After recovering from sudden hearing loss, are you hearing strange sounds? Hello doctor, I experienced sudden hearing loss two and a half months ago. After seeking medical attention, my hearing largely returned to normal, with audiograms showing around 20 dB. However, the affecte...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Eustachian tube dysfunction Hello Doctor: My left ear initially experienced frequent feelings of fullness (although I could still clear it by yawning). After about a month of this, I felt something was wrong and went to a clinic for a check-up. The diagnosis was middle ear effusi...

Ear problems The left ear feels blocked, and pulling on it produces a loud whooshing sound.

Tinnitus condition About two months ago, I started experiencing low-frequency tinnitus in my left ear in a quiet environment due to insomnia. After taking medication, the tinnitus subsided. At that time, I underwent a pure-tone audiometry test, which yielded normal results. Howev...

The ear produces a vibrating sound in response to certain audible sounds for unknown reasons? I experience a sensation in my left ear when wearing headphones, where I can hear high or low frequencies, but my ear canal vibrates intensely. I can still hear the sound, but it feels a...