Eustachian tube, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 31

Sudden dizziness? Hello Doctor: After a flight of 11 hours today, I felt that my ears were not hearing clearly when I got off the plane. It felt as if there was a layer of glass between me and the sounds; I could hear them, but there was a sense of distance. I also experienced di...

I checked online about new treatments for tinnitus - is it true? Professor Tan Ying-Zhi from Saitama Medical University in Japan's Department of Balance and Neurology administers 4 mg of Dexamethasone (a corticosteroid) in a 1 CC solution injected into the middle ear cavity ...

Tinnitus caused by a cold? Two months ago, I had a cold and experienced severe coughing (yellow, thick, and sticky phlegm). Eventually, the cough subsided, but I still felt phlegm in my throat and was unable to recover despite taking medication. One night, I slept in a draft, and...

Intermittent severe ear pain? In the past three months, I have experienced sudden, intense sharp pain in my ear approximately every ten days. The pain usually lasts for less than a second, and there are days when it occurs multiple times, but not continuously. I thought it might ...

Dizziness Director Yeh, I apologize for the interruption. Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness whenever my eyes move rapidly, or when I shift my focus from near to far and vice versa. I am unsure how to address this issue and would greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank ...

Ear blockage For a long time, I have often experienced a sudden feeling of ear fullness, similar to what people feel when climbing a mountain. Usually, pinching my nose and forcefully exhaling helps alleviate the sensation, though sometimes it is only effective temporarily. Recen...

There is a sensation of air leaking from the ear? Hello Doctor: I am a college student, and about a year ago, I started experiencing a sensation of air leaking from my ears during intense exercise or after running. When I speak, my voice sounds extremely loud to me, which is very...

My ear suddenly feels stuffy..? After waking up, I suddenly felt a "stuffiness" in my left ear, similar to having water trapped in it... it feels like there's a membrane or something... there's no pain or itching... and the left side of my head feels a bit str...

Hearing ability of the ear? Hello, about once while I was sleeping at night, I suddenly experienced a strong pain in my left ear. After that, I frequently felt sounds in my ear, which lasted for about six months. Then, I noticed that my left ear seemed to have reduced hearing, ap...

Radiofrequency thermal ablation Recently, is this technology as effective as Dr. Li Hong-Hsin from Taipei Chung Shan Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology suggests? "The more convenient radiofrequency thermal ablation method is expected to cure allergic rhinitis, with...

There is a lump at the junction of the outer ear and the cheek? Hello: I have a lump near the junction of my right outer ear and cheek (approximately in the middle), and I feel a swelling sensation under both ears. I can also feel some lymph nodes in my neck. Recently, I've ...

Experiencing ear fullness and a resonating sound while sweating during exercise? I am 50 years old, and I experience a feeling of fullness in my left ear when I sweat during exercise (this has only happened in the past year). For example, while playing tennis or running, my left ...

Otitis media When I was around 5 or 6 years old, I had otitis media. During class, my hearing suddenly diminished, and sounds seemed distant. I received treatment and took medication, but I found the medicine very bitter and too large to swallow, so I stopped taking it once I fel...

Question! Hello Dr. Yeh: Recently, I have experienced a sensation of blood rushing to my head accompanied by a roaring sound when I squat down and then stand up. Afterward, it usually resolves, but sometimes I also feel a dull headache in the back of my head along with a sensatio...

Left ear issue? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing some issues with my left ear. Five days ago, I noticed that external sounds would cause a vibrating sensation inside my ear, which felt tingly. However, this sensation would disappear in the evening when it was ...

Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...

Loud breathing sounds? Hello Doctor: My breathing is quite loud, which often disturbs others when I study in the library, and it bothers me a lot. I usually breathe through my mouth unconsciously, but the sound is still loud (breathing through my nose is even louder). I have alle...

Ear pain while flying? Dear Doctor: My husband has a troubling issue that occurs when he is flying. When the airplane begins to descend, he experiences pain in his ears. This doesn't happen every time, but when it does, it is quite uncomfortable. He is unsure how to alleviat...

No content? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that currently very few otolaryngologists are willing to perform cochlear balloon dilation for patients. Is this because the technique has only been introduced to Taiwan for a short time and is not yet...

Yellow-green nasal discharge does not resemble mucus? Hello, Doctor Jian: I recently suffered from an upper respiratory infection and tonsillitis, and it took about three weeks of medication for me to recover. In the past few days, I have noticed that there is often fluid drainin...