Eustachian tube, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 3

Tinnitus Ear Problems Hello Doctor, last night I used earbud headphones to listen to rock music at a high volume for too long. When I suddenly took the headphones off, I experienced a brief tinnitus in my right ear for a few seconds (I have had tinnitus in my right ear before, bu...

Feeling of ear fullness? Hello Doctor, I had severe nasal congestion recently, and I’m wondering if blowing my nose too forcefully might have caused some injury to my ears. When I swallow, I hear a popping sound in my ears, and they feel somewhat clogged, but my hearing doesn’t s...

Abnormal issues in the left ear following a traumatic perforation of the left eardrum due to an accident? Hello, doctor. On August 18, 2022, I accidentally perforated my left eardrum while using tweezers to clean my ear. At that moment, I experienced dizziness and bleeding. After...

Is it possible to perform two ear surgeries at the same time? Can a tympanostomy tube balloon dilation procedure be performed before undergoing ossiculoplasty? (Hearing has been impaired by 50 decibels) Both ears have experienced Eustachian tube obstruction for six months, and th...

Unable to hear sounds when tilting the head back? Hello, about a year ago, I started experiencing a condition where whenever I tilt my head back (like when hanging clothes), the surrounding sounds become very faint or even disappear, and I can hear my heartbeat in my ears very lo...

Ear problems Hello Doctor, two months ago I experienced ear fullness and tinnitus. I visited a clinic and was diagnosed with otitis media. I took antibiotics for three weeks, and the tinnitus improved, but the ear fullness and pressure have been fluctuating. I consulted another c...

Hearing issues Hello Dr. Cheng, in February 2022, I woke up one morning with a feeling of ear fullness and went to the otolaryngology department for treatment. After a week, the ear fullness resolved, but it returned again a week later, accompanied by unclear hearing. I even had ...

There is a popping sound when I apply pressure to my ear? A few days ago, I started to hear a popping sound in my left ear when yawning or hiccuping. There is also a popping sound when I apply pressure to my ear, but it does not affect my hearing or daily life. What could this is...

Ear problems and hearing? Dr. Li: After being diagnosed on October 31 last year, I experienced a recurrence of nasal allergies and a feeling of fullness in my right ear. As a child, I had recurrent otitis media in both ears, which led to the placement of ventilation tubes and a s...

Hearing consultation Hello Dr. Lee, I attended a music performance at the end of December last year (12/24), and since my position was very close to the speakers, I felt discomfort in my ears afterward: 1. My right ear (the speaker was in front of my right side) felt stuffy and ...

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Cheng: Last night, I suddenly felt something unusual in my left ear. When I gargle, eat, or talk, I feel like I can hear my own voice, somewhat reminiscent of the sensation I had during childhood when I had otitis media. When I burp, my left ear also feels like...

Tympanic membrane retraction Hello, Doctor. I have a history of chronic otitis media for many years, which has led to a progressively enlarging perforation in my eardrum. Last year, I underwent tympanoplasty, partial reconstruction of the ear canal, and surgery for a mild cholest...

Tension in the facial muscles can affect the muscles near the ears? Hello Doctor: For the past two months, I have been experiencing tightness and limited movement in the muscles at the right corner of my mouth. Occasionally, during severe episodes, the discomfort spreads slowly a...

Hearing consultation Hello Dr. Chi, I attended a music performance at the end of December last year (12/24), and since my position was very close to the speakers, I felt discomfort in my ears afterward: 1. My right ear (the speaker was in front of my right side) felt stuffy and...

Hearing test The report indicates the following results for the eustachian tube function test: Right ear: fair; Left ear: CNT. In this context, "fair" means that the eustachian tube function in the right ear is moderately effective, while "CNT" stands for &q...

Interpretation of Eustachian Tube Examination Results The report indicates the following results for the eustachian tube function test: Right ear: fair; Left ear: CNT (Cannot Test). This means that the eustachian tube function in the right ear is considered fair, indicating some ...

Unexplained twitching near the eardrum? Hello, doctor. For the past two weeks, I have experienced a sudden twitching sensation near my left eardrum on one particular day, similar to an eyelid twitch. Normally, this twitching occurs about 4 to 7 times when I have a reverse hiccup,...

Eustachian tube function Hello! I have a long history of allergies, and about three months ago, I had an experience of ear fullness that required medical attention. Recently, after having a cold and fever, I again felt ear fullness and had slight difficulty hearing when speaking....

Hearing issues? Dear Dr. Cheng, I am the patient who consulted you previously regarding discomfort in my right ear after being too close to the speakers during a music performance at the end of December. Currently, my main symptoms are: 1. A feeling of fullness and tightness in ...

Ear congestion and tinnitus? Hello, I have had allergies for many years. In November of last year, I experienced a feeling of fullness and tinnitus in one ear. I visited an otolaryngologist and was informed that it might be an issue with the Eustachian tube, as well as mild otiti...