Eustachian tube, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 12

Severe sensation of ear fullness? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing recurrent colds since September 2018, along with frequent gastroesophageal reflux. On January 10, 2019, I possibly developed a severe feeling of fullness in my left ear after taking a fast elevator, accom...

Ear problems Hello Doctor, I often hear popping sounds in my ears (which I can even use to keep a beat), and occasionally experience mild pressure or blockage. These symptoms have persisted for many years (since elementary school). I have undergone several examinations in the pas...

Abdominal straining with a whooshing sound in the ears? The reason you hear a whooshing sound in your right ear when you exert pressure in your abdomen could be related to a phenomenon known as "pulsatile tinnitus." This condition can occur when there is increased press...

Yawning and swallowing can cause a popping or crackling sound in the ears? Yawning, swallowing, and experiencing sounds in the ear, along with occasional sharp pain inside the ear, have persisted for three months. The doctor mentioned this is an Eustachian tube issue and advised ...

Ear problems Recently, I've been feeling discomfort in my ears when I hear others speaking, as if their voices are particularly loud. Additionally, I notice a "clicking" sound when I swallow. What could be the issue?

There is a strange sound when blowing air into the ear? Hello Doctor, I frequently experience episodes of otitis media and often visit the clinic for follow-ups, but my hearing is normal (I have had my hearing tested at the hospital). Recently, my right ear (the one that hurts th...

Ear pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I occasionally feel pain in my right ear. Sometimes I also experience mild headaches, and there is some discomfort in my right shoulder and neck. The bone in front of my right ear hurts when I press on it while closing my mouth. I visited an oto...

Ear problems Recently, while washing my hair, I accidentally got water in my left ear and forgot to dry it immediately. After nearly a week, I started to feel some discomfort, so I went to see an otolaryngologist. However, since I had a cold at the time, the doctor determined tha...

My ear feels strange? Hello, doctor. When I woke up today, I felt something strange in my ear. When I swallow, my right ear makes a popping sound, and I also experience some tinnitus in a quiet environment. What could be the issue? Oh, and I had a similar problem before, and afte...

Hello doctor, I have previously asked about pinching my nose and blowing air, which causes one of my ears to collapse? Hello Doctor, the article is a bit long. Thank you for your patience in reading it. Recently, I have been experiencing sounds in my ears when I open my mouth, an...

Ear problems I was involved in a car accident yesterday afternoon. After a brief examination, the emergency physician recommended that I stay in the hospital for two hours for observation to see if I experienced any further discomfort. About an hour after that, I started to exper...

Ear problems I previously had a problem with nasal congestion, which was quite uncomfortable. I rolled up a tissue into a cone shape to try to suck out the mucus deep in my nose. While I did manage to clear some mucus, some of it seemed to flow back, and then I started to hear a ...

Pinching the nose and blowing can cause one ear to collapse? Hello, recently the doctor mentioned that I have Eustachian tube dysfunction and advised me to pinch my nose and blow. At first, both ears would inflate normally, but now only one side is functioning properly. The other...

Fungal infection in the ear causing tinnitus issues? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I visited an ENT specialist because I felt a sense of fullness in my ear. The doctor diagnosed me with a fungal infection in my ear and prescribed a topical ointment. However, after using it for t...

A nasopharyngeal mass causing Eustachian tube obstruction requires surgery, which costs 30,000? Hello doctor, today I went to a small clinic for tinnitus. After performing the Valsalva maneuver by pinching my nose and blowing, my right ear immediately collapsed and lost pressure....

Regarding the Valsalva maneuver and Eustachian tube obstruction? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. In early July, I developed sinusitis that led to otitis media, resulting in a feeling of fullness in my ear and tinnitus. I v...

Eustachian tube obstruction and tinnitus; unable to equalize pressure by pinching the nose and blowing? Hello, Doctor. The article is a bit long, and I appreciate your patience in reading it. In early July, I developed otitis media, and I started experiencing tinnitus and a feeli...

Severe earplug use? Hello Doctor, I have started my third pack of oral contraceptives, alternating between YAZ and NINA. I have been experiencing ear congestion issues for several years. Initially, it did not affect my daily life, but recently, I have been experiencing multiple e...

Ear fullness and discomfort? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about a concern I have. I often experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, especially when I feel tired, but there is no ringing—just a sensation of pressure. Sometimes it suddenly clears up, then feels blocked...

Persistent tinnitus Three weeks ago, I suddenly experienced tinnitus in both ears, which resolved the next day. Two weeks ago and again one week ago, the same situation occurred. This week, it happened again, and when I woke up the next day, there was no improvement; in fact, my ...