Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 21

Nasal congestion and throat issues that won't improve? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my issues with nasal congestion and sore throat. I have a history of nasal allergies, but I have never experienced nasal congestion for this long; it has been almost three mont...

Unsure if it is rhinitis? 1. When talking a lot or feeling excited, I experience a runny nose and nasal congestion. 2. Lying down for less than 10 minutes inevitably leads to nasal congestion and a runny nose. 3. I often have an itchy nose and frequently rub it. 4. I have a...

There is a foreign body sensation in the left salivary gland? Hello: Since February of this year, I have been experiencing pain in the right temporomandibular joint and started using an occlusal splint for correction, typically wearing it while sleeping. After more than a month o...

Itchy and painful inside the nose? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I visited an ENT specialist due to itching and pain inside my nose, and the doctor prescribed a cream called Gentasone for me to apply. Is it normal for my throat to have a medicinal taste after applying it? Did the med...

Infection issues Using an unopened expired saline solution (with intact packaging) for nasal irrigation may pose a risk of bacterial or fungal infection. While the packaging may appear intact, the expiration date indicates that the product may no longer be sterile or effective. I...

Nasal swelling causing difficulty sleeping? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why every time I lie down in bed to sleep, I feel nasal congestion, a sense of swelling, and a tingling sensation that prevents me from falling asleep. I have visited several ENT specialists, and they ...

Eustachian tube dysfunction This week, I've been experiencing a sensation in my right ear where sounds seem amplified; I can clearly hear my own breathing and my voice sounds louder. Today, I visited an otolaryngologist who performed an endoscopic examination and diagnosed m...

Occasionally, there is a sensation of ear fullness in the right ear? The occurrence is infrequent, but upon waking up in the morning, there is a sensation of fullness in the right ear, which is accompanied by a feeling of blockage during inhalation, while exhalation restores norm...

Middle ear effusion Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have middle ear effusion caused by nasal allergies. I underwent an endoscopy, and no tumors were found. After taking antibiotics for about a week, the clinic doctor advised me to take medication for my n...

Nasopharyngeal issues My father received the biopsy report last week confirming a recurrence of oral cancer (this is his third occurrence of oral cancer) and is currently waiting to be hospitalized for surgical treatment. His oral condition shows granulation tissue near the lower...

Nasopharyngeal issues My father received the biopsy report last week confirming a recurrence of oral cancer (this is his third occurrence of oral cancer). He is currently waiting to be hospitalized for surgical treatment. His oral condition shows granulation tissue near the lower...

White substances in the throat? I have a small white spot behind my throat tonsils, but it doesn't cause me any discomfort. Here is a link to a picture of the white spot: [link]. I hope the doctor can take a look. Thank you, doctor.

Oral transmission risk? Hello, doctor. My boyfriend was diagnosed with genital warts in March and underwent cryotherapy immediately. I went to the gynecologist and had no issues. I would like to ask, considering he has had cryotherapy and I have completed the second dose of the H...

Discomfort when swallowing saliva? Hello doctor, I have been feeling uncomfortable swallowing saliva since May 15 of this year (today is July 13, so it's been about two months). After a week without improvement, I went to a large hospital for a consultation. The doctor asses...

Head pressure or tightness? In recent days, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in my head, which does not have a fixed location or time (sometimes my nose also feels swollen). Occasionally, my hands and feet feel numb and tremble, and I have some pain in...

Nasal allergies with discomfort during the breathing process? I have been using a nasal spray with aminophylline in both nostrils, but I still feel discomfort in my nose, and sometimes I also feel discomfort around my nose or a sensation of pressure in my head. I underwent a nasa...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I previously inquired about the examination methods for a hyoid cyst. I have been experiencing a severe sensation of a foreign body in my throat, along with sharp pain when swallowing saliva. Three months ago, I underwent a bilateral tonsillectomy and ...

Sinusitis with post-nasal drip Hello, Doctor. In April, I underwent an endoscopic examination for sinusitis, which revealed a staphylococcal infection through bacterial culture. I took Montelukast for two weeks and returned for a follow-up at the end of April. The doctor said I w...

Allergic symptoms Hello, yesterday I experienced an itchy throat and a sensation of needing to cough, with my temperature ranging between 37.3 and 37.7 degrees Celsius. I also felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded. Although I have no known exposure history, I am still concerned about ...

Allergic nasal congestion caused by a cold that cannot be resolved? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I had a cold and visited an otolaryngologist. The doctor mentioned that the cold triggered nasal allergies. While the other symptoms of the cold have resolved, I still have persis...