Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 23

Hearing impairment issues What factors can cause allergic rhinitis to worsen? I have had allergic rhinitis before and never experienced any ear congestion. However, since the end of last year, I have been increasingly feeling congestion in my right ear. I visited a clinic, and th...

Ear pain? Hello, Doctor. I work in a labor-intensive job and often inhale dust, which leads to irritation and symptoms such as a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and dry heaving. I previously consulted a doctor who recommended using a nasal irrigation device, and my condition impro...

I have been experiencing nosebleeds for two and a half years, almost three years? Frequent nosebleeds occur primarily on the right side, often waking me up in the middle of the night or happening right after I get out of bed. Occasionally, I experience nosebleeds while showering,...

A total of four visits to the otolaryngology department? From April 19 to May 1, I visited an otolaryngologist four times. The first visit was for gastroesophageal reflux disease. On April 22, I felt discomfort in my nose, and the diagnosis was a respiratory infection. The third ...

Mild cough with phlegm? Hello, I started experiencing a mild cough about two days ago, and my throat feels phlegmy. I've tried to cough it up, and it has been white so far. The coughing has improved significantly in areas with less air conditioning (almost no coughing). Addi...

First nosebleed? Hello, doctor. I have had nasal allergies since childhood, and I often experience dryness in my nasal mucosa. When I sleep in an air-conditioned room, my nose becomes itchy, and I sneeze frequently. I also have a habit of forcefully sucking out mucus and spitting...

Ear congestion after water exposure? Hello Doctor: A few weeks ago, while showering, I accidentally got water in my ear from the showerhead. I thought using a cotton swab to absorb the water would help, but it ended up causing inflammation. I visited a doctor who prescribed ear d...

Transient nasal congestion Hello Doctor: For the past couple of days, my nose suddenly gets congested; sometimes it's partially blocked, and other times it's completely blocked. However, after about ten minutes, it clears up on its own. The first time it was partially b...

Regarding the treatment of mumps, what does it mean when it becomes hard during the process? Hello, doctor. My boyfriend has recently been diagnosed with parotitis. I would like to ask: 1. Is viral parotitis the same as bacterial parotitis? 2. He is currently in the mid-stage of ...

Tinnitus issues Hello, doctor. I would like to correct my previous message. On a certain day in February, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my left ear. The next day, I sought medical attention and was diagnosed with temporomandibular joint inflammation. After taking medicati...

Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor, On a certain day in February, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my left ear. The next day, I visited a doctor who diagnosed me with temporomandibular joint inflammation. After taking medication, the pain subsided, but since that day, I have ha...

Sudden tinnitus, with no history of ear injury, accompanied by a persistent buzzing sound? Hello Doctor, I am currently abroad and feel quite helpless, so I hope you can provide some advice. Thank you. On April 7th, I started experiencing tinnitus in my left ear. I initially th...

Decreased hearing in the right ear? If only the right ear is experiencing reduced hearing, it could be due to several potential causes. These may include earwax buildup, middle ear infections, eustachian tube dysfunction, or damage to the auditory nerve. It is important to consul...

Tinnitus issues Hello Doctor, I previously suffered from chronic tonsillitis for a long time, during which I occasionally experienced tinnitus that would quickly resolve. However, in February of this year, I suddenly had severe ear pain, and the next day I visited a clinic. The d...

Should I go to a major hospital? I have written several times and have also consulted the allergy department. I have been taking medication and using a nasal spray, but I still feel very uncomfortable. My mouth is cracked, and I am breathing through my mouth; my nose is not funct...

Nasal discharge with blood streaks? The symptoms have been present since February 9th. Upon waking up, I feel like there is a lump of fluid stuck in my nasopharynx that is difficult to expel. It is easier to bring it up into my mouth and spit it out, which often contains blood st...

Throat issues Hello, Director Ji. I have been experiencing a tightness, a thick sensation, and a feeling of something foreign in my throat for over four months now, with symptoms varying in intensity. I have consulted both an otolaryngologist and a gastroenterologist, and both do...

How to effectively treat allergic cough symptoms? Hello Doctor, I have had small red itchy rashes on my skin since childhood. In recent years, I have started to experience phlegm in my throat, persistent coughing, and runny nose in the morning and evening. Recently, the coughing ...

Even after recovering from a cold, my throat still hurts? I have been coughing due to a cold, and during the worst days, I was coughing so much that I couldn't sleep well. I think I coughed too hard, and later my throat started to hurt. Even though I am no longer coughing an...

Tonsillitis I have had issues with tonsil stones since childhood. Last Tuesday, I started experiencing a sore throat and went to see a doctor who diagnosed it as pharyngitis. After taking medication, there was no improvement, so I visited a second doctor who noted that the pharyn...