Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 46

Nasal pharyngeal mucoid substance Hello, I have a history of smoking for several years and started to quit smoking two years ago. However, since last year, I have been experiencing light yellow secretions in my throat upon waking up, and sometimes the itching in my throat becomes...

Small spots on the inside of the lower lip that are not painful or itchy? I have developed many small, raised spots on the inside of my lower lip. They are not painful or itchy, and I can't really reach them with my tongue. They don't seem to be blisters and won't ...

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...

Nasal issues Hello Doctor: My daughter is currently in the fourth grade, and sometimes when she eats, food gets stuck in her nose, especially noodles (it feels like something is there, and when she blows her nose, it's noodles). Is this normal, or could there be another reas...

Is the sound in the ear related to a nasal issue or an ear issue? Hello doctor, I don't know why, but one day I started experiencing a buzzing noise in both ears, a high-frequency sound that is particularly noticeable in quiet environments and when I'm trying to sleep, ...

Tinnitus distress Recently, I don't experience tinnitus when I wake up in the morning, but around 10 AM to the afternoon, I often have tinnitus (the type where I can hear my own voice). Leaning my body forward reduces the tinnitus slightly, but after a few seconds, it starts...

Nasal speech with occasional tinnitus? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about a concern. I've noticed that I have a nasal voice when I speak (even though I don't have a cold, people often mistake me for having one). Sometimes, while I...

I have seen a doctor, but the results were not satisfactory? I occasionally experience nasal congestion and have a significant amount of nasal discharge. I lost my sense of taste and later consulted a doctor. The doctor diagnosed me with allergic rhinitis and prescribed medicatio...

Blood-tinged nasal mucus? Hello doctor, a while ago I had a severe cold (three weeks ago) and I noticed that every time I sniffed my nose, there was blood. Now that I feel like the cold is getting better, I still experience post-nasal drip in the morning, and when I sniff my nose...

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...

Nasal allergies Why does my nose feel sore when exposed to cold air?

Increased sound perception in the ears? Since elementary school, I have experienced sudden loud sounds in my ears, but it didn't happen very often. However, during middle school, this issue became more frequent, especially noticeable when I was exercising. Every time the sou...

Regarding the Eustachian tube? When pinching your nose and blowing, you hear a "pop" in your ears, but no matter what you do, you can't achieve that sound and your ears always feel clogged. You also experience decreased hearing and a buzzing sound. What kind of exa...

It may be caused by inner ear imbalance, leading to feelings of heaviness and pressure in the head? Hello, Doctor: About a week ago, I suddenly experienced dizziness while sitting, feeling unable to lift my head. After resting my head down for a while, I recovered, but it happene...

Tinnitus while sleeping? Hello doctor, I started experiencing tinnitus two years ago. Last month, I had an examination at Chang Gung Hospital, where I had blood tests that showed elevated lipid levels and low platelet counts. I also underwent an endoscopy, which showed no abnorma...

Can postnasal drip and a cold cause eustachian tube inflammation? A week ago, I visited a clinic due to a cold with post-nasal drip, sore throat, and productive cough. I was prescribed medication for a week. Most of the cold symptoms have resolved, leaving only slight nasal conge...

Could you please clarify your question regarding nasal irrigation? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with post-nasal drip and have seen an otolaryngologist. The doctor suggested that I use a nasal irrigator. As a beginner with the nasal irrigator, I initially used it without saline...

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.

Hearing is normal, but the constant feeling of swelling severely affects daily life? Recently, I started to worry because I suddenly felt swelling in my ear, but it was intermittent at first. However, during the summer vacation, it became persistent day and night. Since I needed ...

After riding my bike in the afternoon, I woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat? I rode my bike from around 4 PM to after 7 PM. Since I haven't ridden in a long time and I went quite far and fast, I was actually quite breathless along the way. I drank cold spo...