Nasal cavity, Otolaryngology FAQ

Regarding nasal cavity dryness? It is possible that staying in an air-conditioned room has caused nasal dryness, leading to nosebleeds. The urge to pick at the nose may have resulted in the presence of blood clots for several days. I would like to ask the doctor if I can apply ha...

I keep smelling an odor similar to newspaper ink? Recently, I have been smelling a strong odor similar to the ink on newspapers. The smell is quite pronounced, and I can detect it with a light inhale (but it seems to diminish when I take a deep breath). Initially, I thought it wa...

Questions regarding Eustachian tube treatment? Hello, Doctor! I apologize for bothering you. Recently, for the past three weeks, I've been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my ears. It’s not too noticeable when I wake up in the morning, but as the day goes on, it sometim...

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma issues? Hello Doctor, I am very anxious and would like to ask a few questions. I have not had any cough, but I constantly feel like I have phlegm. I have visited several clinics, and the doctors prescribed medication for mild inflammation. After seeing th...

Unilateral nasal odor? Hello, Doctor. About two weeks ago, I started to notice a plastic-like smell in my left nostril, accompanied by a feeling of congestion (similar to the sensation before a nosebleed), but there has been no actual discharge. I have a history of allergies and ...

Choking on a drink with jelly? I would like to ask the doctor about accidentally choking while drinking a beverage. At that moment, I was able to expel some of it, but I'm still concerned that something might be left in my nasal cavity. I've tried to sneeze, blow my nos...

Allergic rhinitis issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions (I have quite a few, and sometimes when I go to see a doctor, I don't know how to explain everything in detail from start to finish. Thank you for your help!): Symptoms: I have been troubled by ...

Nasal issues Hello doctor, I am #206632. I would like to ask you some more questions: You mentioned that mucus does not get sucked into the lungs, so should I still avoid breathing through my mouth when I have mucus? However, I remember seeing before that sucking mucus can draw i...

Cold and painful sensation in the nasal cavity? In recent days, I have suddenly felt that the air I inhale through my nasal passages is excessively cold and painful (there is no nasal congestion or other abnormalities; rather, my breathing feels very smooth). The cold pain improv...

Is yellow nasal discharge a common symptom during every cold? Hello, Doctor! I've been troubled by yellow nasal discharge and yellow phlegm due to sinusitis for a long time. Since my daughter started school in August, she has been catching colds almost every month, and my hu...

How to prevent nasal mucosal bleeding? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent nosebleeds since childhood, which have caused me significant distress in my daily life. The bleeding occurs repeatedly on the same side, and I have noticed that as I age, the volume of bloo...

Discharge Consultation Hello, doctor: I find that if I don't keep swallowing saliva, I feel nauseous. I've noticed a persistent sensation of mucus in my nasal cavity and throat. I would like to know if there is a way to eliminate this feeling of having a foreign body so...

Nasal allergy medications Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing long-term inflammation and pain in my left nasal cavity. I don't often have nasal discharge, but when I encounter polluted air, such as from incense burning or cooking oil fumes, I experience a continuous slig...

Nasal discharge with blood or blood clots? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a runny nose and throat phlegm since early December. In the mornings, I typically have light yellow-green nasal mucus and phlegm, which turns clear by the afternoon. Occasionally, I notice long-a...

Smelling smoke? Hello, doctor. The place where I work has a smell of smoke, and after I get home from work, I notice that I can still smell smoke. This has been going on for three days (I haven't worked for the following three days). I currently do not have a cold or any all...

There is a small amount of blood in the nose? Hello, doctor. I used to frequently use cotton swabs to clean my nose, and I always did it gently. Recently, while gently using a cotton swab in my left nostril, I noticed a small amount of bright red blood on the swab. Currently, the...

Nasal congestion Hello, I have a concern that I often feel nauseous when I open my mouth. Excluding factors like odors and touching the inside of my mouth, I have noticed another reason that makes me feel like vomiting: the thick sensation in my nasal cavity. Just keeping my mout...

Every day, there is dried blood when I clean my nasal mucus? Hello Doctor, my son is over five years old and has a problem with nasal allergies. For the past two to three months, he has occasionally had sudden nosebleeds, sometimes due to bumps, and other times while sleeping in ...

Coughing up phlegm with traces of blood? At the end of May, I had a cold and coughed up green phlegm with blood streaks. I saw a doctor and took medication, which helped, but afterwards, the phlegm continued to have blood streaks. I went to the hospital to see a pulmonologist, an...

Olfactory issues Hello, I have been experiencing an unusual odor in my nasal cavity for the past few days (somewhat similar to grains), which becomes more pronounced when I eat. Two months ago, I had a brief cold, and after recovering, I experienced a similar situation (though th...