Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 28

Thyroglossal duct cyst in children Hello Doctor: In January of this year, we noticed a protrusion in our child's throat. In February, after an examination, the doctor diagnosed it as a thyroglossal duct cyst, approximately one centimeter in size. After the examination, the d...

My father, 74 years old, had a stroke in his ear and received a steroid injection in his ear. There has been no improvement? Hello, doctor. My father suddenly felt that his left ear was experiencing strange hearing, with a bubbling sound. He went to see a doctor that same day, an...

Olfactory disorders If you have a history of allergies and have recently noticed that you can hardly smell anything from your left nostril and only a little from your right, it is advisable to undergo a thorough evaluation. You should consider the following steps for related exam...

One side of the facial cheekbone is elevated? Hello, doctor. My child has a history of allergies and frequently experiences mumps. About a month ago, after drinking milk, I noticed swelling in the left eye. We were referred to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's ophthalmology dep...

Waking up with bleeding? Waking up with saliva often containing red blood and yellow fluid, and noticing blood streaks on the pillow in the morning, even after dental cleaning, raises concerns. If it is periodontal disease, what improvements can be made? Family members suggest th...

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 ...

Nosebleeds are common! Hello Dr. Zheng, 1. The last time I experienced a nosebleed was in January 2014, which took nearly two days to completely stop! It was like a malfunctioning faucet. At that time, I went to the emergency room and was referred to an ENT specialist. After exa...

Tonsil stones Hello Doctor: I have a sensation of something stuck in my throat, and upon looking in the mirror, I discovered a tonsil stone that is visibly lodged there. I can confirm it is a tonsil stone. I have experienced similar situations in the past, but this particular one...

Hello, doctor. Regarding nasal endoscopy? Hello Doctor, recently I noticed blood in my nasal mucus and visited an otolaryngologist. Upon the doctor's recommendation, I underwent a nasal endoscopy. The doctor mentioned that he observed a small mass in my nasal cavity, but he ...

Nasal allergy Hello, I have been troubled by perennial allergic rhinitis for a long time. A year and a half ago, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. I feel that my breathing has become smoother, but my morning nasal allergies have not impro...

Nasal irrigators and saline solutions issues? I recently started nasal irrigation and would like to ask some questions regarding it. 1. Nasal saline solution preparation: Can I use "boiled tap water" mixed with "iodine-free salt" to prepare the saline soluti...

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...

Sudden tinnitus in the right ear? Hello, doctor. Currently, I am abroad and unable to visit the hospital for a consultation. Since the 27th, I have suddenly experienced tinnitus in my right ear, as if there is a thin membrane covering it. When I hold my breath and apply pressure ...

Postoperative cough Since I have had severe nasal allergies since childhood, I went to an otolaryngologist for an examination. After the evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with sleep apnea. On May 27, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, and nasa...

Tonsillitis, ulceration, foul odor? Hello Dr. Cheng, a couple of days ago I woke up with sudden sharp pain in my left throat. After an examination by a clinic physician, I was diagnosed with severe swelling and redness of the tonsils, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. I h...

Sinusitis and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Hello Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing a persistent cough since early April. Initially, the clinic diagnosed it as a cold, but after taking medication, there was no improvement until May. In May, I had a chest X-ray, which showed no abnorma...

Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus examination for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and sinusitis? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing symptoms like coughing in early April without a fever. Initially, the clinic diagnosed it as a cold, but after taking medication for a month, my cough did...

Since the end of June to the beginning of July, there has been a sudden salty taste in my mouth? Since the end of June until now in early July, I have suddenly experienced a salty taste on my tongue. I first noticed this salty taste at the tip of my tongue, similar to the taste o...

Eustachian tube dysfunction Hello Doctor: My left ear initially experienced frequent feelings of fullness (although I could still clear it by yawning). After about a month of this, I felt something was wrong and went to a clinic for a check-up. The diagnosis was middle ear effusi...

Can the symptoms of fungal sinusitis resolve and heal on their own? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you again. I have been diagnosed with fungal sinusitis and surgery is scheduled for July 6. The basis for the diagnosis was a CT scan taken on June 23 at a local hospital and an...