Eustachian tube, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 8

Ear fullness sensation On January 19, I visited the clinic for a cold. Starting January 20, I began to feel a sensation of ear fullness, but yawning would temporarily relieve it. On January 21 at 9:10 PM, the fullness returned, and even after yawning, it did not improve. What sho...

Eustachian tube issues (blockage and echo sensation) Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear about the beginning of last month, along with echoing while speaking and hearing sounds. My left ear feels similarly blocked but without echo. Both ears...

Ear pain with heat and itching, feeling moist, and sometimes making sounds when turning the head? Hello doctor, I started experiencing some ear pain and a sore throat around January 23rd. At that time, I was wearing headphones frequently for class, and since the discomfort subsid...

Will a eustachian tube obstruction that has persisted for several years affect hearing? Several years ago, I went to the hospital for a hearing test, and the doctor diagnosed me with Eustachian tube dysfunction. After taking the prescribed medication, there was no improvement. Th...

Symptoms such as tinnitus, a feeling of ear fullness, nasal congestion, and shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, about a week ago, my left ear became uncomfortable due to my phone's microphone accidentally switching to speaker mode at maximum volume. Currently, the tinnitus...

Pain in the outer ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have been experiencing mild pain on the outer part of both ears, specifically on the upper outer area and near the inner side close to the head. The pain is not severe enough to require medication, but it...

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 ...

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...

The sound that the ear hears causes vibrations in the ear canal? Hello Dr. Zheng, last Friday night while I was sleeping, I accidentally hit my head with my hand, and since then I've been hearing a "buzzing" sound in my ears, similar to a mosquito. The symptoms wor...

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...

My throat feels strange? I have a sensation of a foreign body in my left throat, sometimes I feel it when swallowing and sometimes I don't. My left ear also feels stuffy, but I have seen a doctor who examined my throat and said there was no issue. What should I do?

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...

Tinnitus issues Hello Doctor, around August 2nd to 3rd, I experienced a rhythmic thumping sound in my right ear. The first noticeable occurrence was when I stood up from a seated position, lasting for about 5 seconds without interruption. Initially, I didn't think much of it...

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...