Recurring Tonsillitis: When to Seek Advanced Medical Care
Recurrent tonsillitis? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with severe tonsillitis in February of this year. After visiting the doctor five or six times, I finally recovered. However, I have been experiencing recurrent infections without the typical cold symptoms, just unilateral tonsi...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Chronic tonsillitis is common. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to visit a hospital for examination. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Jue-Yi Cheng, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Recurring Tonsillitis: When to Seek Advanced Medical Care
Understanding Swelling on the Right Side of the Neck: ENT Insights
There seems to be some swelling on the right side of the neck? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I've been feeling something unusual on the right side of my neck. It doesn't hurt, but it feels a bit swollen. When I look in the mirror, I can't see anything, but w...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, it will gradually improve. However, if discomfort persists, it is recommended to continue follow-up visits for monitoring and examination. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Jue-Yi Cheng, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan General Ho...[Read More] Understanding Swelling on the Right Side of the Neck: ENT Insights
Understanding White Pus on Tonsils: Causes and Recovery Timeline
White pus on the tonsils? Hello, doctor. Since I discovered my sore throat, I have seen a doctor who said that my tonsils have white pus and that only one side is enlarged. It used to hurt, but after taking medication, I have almost no pain now. However, the white pus is still pr...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, secretions after an infection should gradually decrease. If they persist for more than two weeks without disappearing, it is recommended to visit a hospital or clinic for further examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director o...[Read More] Understanding White Pus on Tonsils: Causes and Recovery Timeline
Can Sinusitis Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes in Children?
Lymphatic issues Hello, doctor. My six-year-old child has a lymph node enlargement in the neck measuring about one centimeter. An ultrasound examination has already been scheduled. Since February of this year, my child has been experiencing colds with yellow nasal discharge, whic...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Infection may cause lymphadenopathy, but it is not necessarily directly related to sinusitis. If the lymphadenopathy exceeds one centimeter, it is recommended to visit a hospital for examination and follow-up. Wishing you safety and health. Director of the Department of Ot...[Read More] Can Sinusitis Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes in Children?
Post-Tonsillectomy Concerns: Pain and Recovery Insights
Post-tonsillectomy issues? Hello, doctor. I was hospitalized in May of this year due to tonsillitis with purulent infection and high fever, and I received antibiotic treatment. Afterward, I switched to oral Augmentin 1g twice a day, but every time I stopped the medication, the sy...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: If there is no obvious fever and the pain is gradually improving, it is generally considered a normal phenomenon. However, if the pain continues to worsen, it is advisable to return for an earlier check-up. Before the wound is completely healed, it is recommended to rinse ...[Read More] Post-Tonsillectomy Concerns: Pain and Recovery Insights
Understanding Right Ear Tinnitus: When to See an ENT or Neurologist
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...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if the symptoms have appeared within the last month, it is important to rule out the possibility of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly referred to as sudden deafness). I recommend visiting an otolaryngology clinic that offers hearing tes...[Read More] Understanding Right Ear Tinnitus: When to See an ENT or Neurologist
Understanding Dizziness and Sensory Changes After Tonsillitis
Dizziness and feelings of faintness? Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I had inflammation of the right tonsil, accompanied by pain in my right ear. After an examination by an otolaryngologist, it was determined that there was no middle ear infection. After taking medication for thre...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Vestibular neuritis or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) typically improves within three weeks. If symptoms persist without improvement, it is recommended to return for a follow-up consultation with an otolaryngologist or neurologist for ongoing outpatient treatm...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Sensory Changes After Tonsillitis
Painful Movable Lump on Right Jaw: When to Seek Medical Attention?
There is a painful lump on the right side of the jaw? Hello Doctor: In the past two days, I have felt a movable lump about the size of a small marble on my right jawline. It hurts when I press on it, but it is not visible from the outside; I can only feel it when I touch it. Prev...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is common for lymphadenitis to be caused by an infection. If the toothache improves and the lymph nodes naturally decrease in size, you can continue to monitor the situation. However, if the lymph nodes continue to enlarge or if the pain persists without improvement, it...[Read More] Painful Movable Lump on Right Jaw: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Dizziness After Tonsillitis: Is It Related to Ear Pain?
Dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I had severe throat pain that made swallowing very painful. I then visited an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with right-sided tonsillitis, and at that time, I also experienced pain in my right ear. I mentioned t...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It may be related to inner ear imbalance caused by a viral infection. If it persists for more than a week without improvement, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist or neurologist. Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Ot...[Read More] Dizziness After Tonsillitis: Is It Related to Ear Pain?
Understanding Vocal Cord Paralysis and Its Impact on Respiratory Failure
Vocal cord paralysis leading to respiratory failure? Hello, doctor. My mother is currently in the respiratory care unit due to respiratory failure caused by vocal cord paralysis. According to her attending physician, the respiratory failure is a result of the vocal cord paralysis...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
It is important to first determine whether your mother's vocal cord paralysis is adductor type or abductor type (based on your description, it seems to be the former). Indeed, after evaluation, vocal cord lateralization surgery could be considered. However, the surgery itsel...[Read More] Understanding Vocal Cord Paralysis and Its Impact on Respiratory Failure
Understanding HPV Transmission Risks Through Oral Sex: Key Insights
HPV Oral Transmission Issues Hello Dr. Cheng, I tested positive for HPV with a viral load of 10^9, and I have types 70, 51, and 68 (I was tested for type 11 in January 2015). I would like to know the likelihood of these three types of the virus being transmitted to a male partne...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: HPV infection can still occur through injured mucous membranes, and oral sex can pose a risk of transmission. Currently, types 16 and those associated with oropharyngeal cancer are of greater concern. It is recommended to continue follow-up visits for treatment. Wishing yo...[Read More] Understanding HPV Transmission Risks Through Oral Sex: Key Insights
Understanding Ear Discomfort After Cleaning: When to See a Doctor
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.
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen, The issues you mentioned may be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during air travel, mountain climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Degeneration of the audit...[Read More] Understanding Ear Discomfort After Cleaning: When to See a Doctor
Understanding Respiratory Infections: Symptoms, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Respiratory tract infection Hello Doctor: On the 27th of last month, I felt a severe sore throat and went to see an ENT specialist. Initially, the doctor noted that my throat was very red and swollen and prescribed medication. The next day, my throat pain subsided, but I experien...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The prolonged cough symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections may be related to airway sensitivity following the infection. If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks without improvement, it is advisable to seek further evaluation and examination at ...[Read More] Understanding Respiratory Infections: Symptoms, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Cholesteatoma Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Hearing Outcomes
Cholesteatoma surgery Hello Doctor, a few years ago my brother was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma at the hospital. The doctor mentioned that surgery would be needed to remove the cholesteatoma through an incision behind the ear, followed by reconstruction. He is afraid of losing ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Whether hearing will be affected after surgery and whether it is appropriate to perform hearing reconstruction simultaneously depends on the clinical judgment based on the condition at the time of surgery. Generally, it is recommended that cholesteatoma should still be sur...[Read More] Understanding Cholesteatoma Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Hearing Outcomes
Persistent Throat Tightness After Choking: Causes and Solutions
After choking, forcefully swallowing can lead to a persistent sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor: Earlier this year, I choked on peanuts and experienced severe coughing. While I was still coughing, I swallowed again, and since then, I have had a persistent ti...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, the symptoms still resemble chronic pharyngitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux. It is recommended to continue medication treatment and make lifestyle adjustments. Improvement in chronic pharyngitis typically requires more than three months. If there is no significant im...[Read More] Persistent Throat Tightness After Choking: Causes and Solutions
Frequent Coughing in Teens: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Respiratory tract infection Dear Doctor, is it considered frequent for a teenager to catch a cold twice in six months? My son is thirteen years old. In mid-March, he had a cough and sore throat. Initially, we visited a clinic three times (the doctor prescribed antibiotics, so he ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if you have already been examined previously and your current symptoms mainly indicate an infection, it is recommended to continue monitoring and treatment at the clinic. If necessary, the clinic physician can refer you to the hospital for further management. Wishing you s...[Read More] Frequent Coughing in Teens: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Managing Ear Pain After Sinus Pressure: Tips for Relief Before Your Appointment
Ear congestion with water buildup can cause pain when pinching the nose and blowing air? Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, my ear has been inflamed due to an infection. During my follow-up appointment this week, the doctor mentioned that I have fluid in my right ear. He perfo...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to stop the action of pinching your nose and blowing air, and to continue managing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. If discomfort persists, it is advisable to visit a clinic for examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Di...[Read More] Managing Ear Pain After Sinus Pressure: Tips for Relief Before Your Appointment
Understanding Lymph Node Swelling: Causes and Concerns in ENT Issues
Lymphadenopathy Hello, Doctor. Recently, I have felt 3 to 4 lymph nodes in my neck. They are painless and movable. I would like to know if this could indicate any issues. I am also wondering if this is related to my recent wisdom tooth eruption, as I have some pain in that area, ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Lymph nodes are commonly associated with infections, but if there are persistent lymph nodes in the neck that do not resolve, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngolog...[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Swelling: Causes and Concerns in ENT Issues
Understanding Popping Sounds in the Ear: Possible Causes and Concerns
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 ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello Flora, The issues you mentioned could possibly be attributed to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Auditory nerve degenera...[Read More] Understanding Popping Sounds in the Ear: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Painful Tongue Bumps: Causes and Treatments
Tongue issues: abscess on the right side of the tongue? Dear Dr. Cheng, I noticed that my tongue was painful when I woke up the day before yesterday. Upon looking in the mirror, I found a swollen, red area on the right side of my tongue, slightly towards the back, with white sp...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Commonly, this is due to inflammation or infection. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to seek medical examination. Wishing you safety and health. Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Zheng Jue-Y...[Read More] Understanding Painful Tongue Bumps: Causes and Treatments