Eustachian tube, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 15

Eustachian tube dysfunction or Meniere's disease? Hello doctor, I have a feeling of fullness in my ear, and when I open my mouth or tilt my face, I hear a sound near my right ear and cheek that resembles something rubbing. This symptom has persisted for two years, and I have...

High-frequency tinnitus Hello Doctor, I experienced dizziness and went to sleep, and when I woke up, my right eustachian tube felt blocked. I have been visiting the clinic for over two weeks, but recently, due to the holiday, the doctor was unavailable, so I stopped taking my med...

Ear congestion sensation A few days ago, after singing, I experienced a feeling of fullness in my right ear. I visited an otolaryngologist who examined me with an otoscope and nasal endoscope (for about a minute) and mentioned that my ear was too clean and there was some injury. ...

Ear congestion? Hello Doctor: Since last month, I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear. Sometimes when I burp, I hear a coughing sound in my ear. I visited a clinic where the doctor used an endoscope and found nothing in my nasal cavity, attributing it to ...

Ear congestion sensation? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness and pressure in my ears for the past three months, occasionally accompanied by dizziness and headaches. I visited a clinic where I was informed that I had excessive earwax. After having it clea...

Nasal pharyngeal mucoid substance Hello, I have a history of smoking for several years and started to quit smoking two years ago. However, since last year, I have been experiencing light yellow secretions in my throat upon waking up, and sometimes the itching in my throat becomes...

Eustachian tube dysfunction Hello! I have been experiencing tinnitus since July 26, 2017, for about a month and a half. I underwent examinations at an ENT clinic and had an MRI, but no abnormalities were found. The doctor prescribed ginkgo biloba and vitamin B2. Currently, my tin...

Is it possible for laryngopharyngeal reflux to cause persistent high-frequency tinnitus in both ears? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if laryngopharyngeal reflux could potentially cause tinnitus? I have been experiencing tinnitus for about two years, characterized by persistent...

Coughing for three weeks with some tinnitus? Hello, Doctor. I have been coughing for over three weeks now without improvement. At first, I thought it was a sign of a cold, but it has persisted with only a scratchy throat and occasional cough, along with some sputum that is colorl...

Ear congestion caused by diving? Hello Doctor: I participated in a diving activity at the beginning of August (at a depth of about 20 meters). At that time, I had difficulty equalizing ear pressure, but after making appropriate adjustments, I was able to successfully equalize and...

Tinnitus distress Recently, I don't experience tinnitus when I wake up in the morning, but around 10 AM to the afternoon, I often have tinnitus (the type where I can hear my own voice). Leaning my body forward reduces the tinnitus slightly, but after a few seconds, it starts...

Nasal speech with occasional tinnitus? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about a concern. I've noticed that I have a nasal voice when I speak (even though I don't have a cold, people often mistake me for having one). Sometimes, while I...

Tinnitus in the right ear? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I suddenly experienced symptoms of ear echo, ear fullness, and tinnitus. After about three days, I had a severe episode of dizziness. Before the dizziness occurred, the tinnitus would intensify, and while I didn't f...

Regarding the Eustachian tube? When pinching your nose and blowing, you hear a "pop" in your ears, but no matter what you do, you can't achieve that sound and your ears always feel clogged. You also experience decreased hearing and a buzzing sound. What kind of exa...

Can postnasal drip and a cold cause eustachian tube inflammation? A week ago, I visited a clinic due to a cold with post-nasal drip, sore throat, and productive cough. I was prescribed medication for a week. Most of the cold symptoms have resolved, leaving only slight nasal conge...

Ear problems Recently, after cleaning my ears, my left ear has been feeling uncomfortable. Whenever I open my mouth or yawn, it feels like there's something in my ear, and I can also hear a sound. Could you please consult a doctor? Thank you.

Hearing is normal, but the constant feeling of swelling severely affects daily life? Recently, I started to worry because I suddenly felt swelling in my ear, but it was intermittent at first. However, during the summer vacation, it became persistent day and night. Since I needed ...

Eustachian tube obstruction Since May 19, I have experienced a feeling of ear fullness. I visited the hospital on May 21, and underwent a hearing test on May 24, both of which showed no issues. The doctor mentioned that it is usually temporary. Although the symptoms nearly disapp...

When speaking, there is a popping sound coming from my left ear? Recently, I've been hearing a popping sound in my left ear when I speak, and the frequency has increased. I've also noticed a small round lump (about 0.5 cm and movable) located near the hairline in front ...

Eustachian tube obstruction Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about my Eustachian tube obstruction. It has improved significantly, but I still occasionally experience a feeling of fullness, although it is not as severe as before. However, I have noticed that whenever I burp,...