Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 53

Pharyngitis and issues related to lymph nodes and muscles? Hello Doctor, last week I experienced a dry and uncomfortable throat, and I noticed that several lymph nodes in my neck have become palpable (more pronounced than before). I went to Tzu Chi for a check-up, and the doctor ...

Nasal congestion, with pain and itching? I feel uncomfortable because of the presence of mucus in my nose, so I clean it while showering. Over the past few months, I've noticed that after cleaning one side of my nose, when I pinch it, that nostril becomes very itchy and slig...

Holding breath while speaking Hello, doctor. I have been searching online for a long time and have not found any similar cases, so I am taking the liberty to ask here. The following is a bit lengthy, and I kindly ask you to read it patiently. Medical History: This morning, I wok...

Nasal allergy issues? Hello, doctor. Since I was young, doctors at the clinic have told me that I have nasal allergies. However, I have noticed that my condition has worsened over the past two years, so I went to the hospital for a consultation. The doctor arranged for me to have...

Surgery for Sinusitis Hello, I sometimes have a foul smell coming from my nose, but I do not want to undergo FESS surgery. Is balloon sinuplasty available?

Could you please provide more context or specify what you would like to know about the laryngeal high-speed videoendoscopy examination? Hello Doctor: Due to frequently giving lectures and answering phone calls at work, I experienced discomfort in my vocal cords over a month ago (...

Injury and fainting after alcohol consumption? Hello, doctor. My father accidentally cut himself after drinking about 3 or 4 cans of beer, and then he fainted. Could the dizziness be caused by the injury he sustained while under the influence of alcohol?

Experiencing abnormal soreness in the throat, making it difficult to speak normally? Due to work-related reasons, I often speak a lot. Six months ago, after overusing my voice, I woke up one day and felt a pain in my throat as if I had strained a muscle. It was extremely painful,...

A persistent bloody smell in the nose? Hello, Dr. Chi. I previously underwent an endoscopy, but it has been a month, and I occasionally notice a bloody taste when I breathe through my nose, and sometimes there are blood streaks in my phlegm. This month, I consulted several clinic...

The ear suddenly feels blocked, and starting the next day, there is pain when hiccuping? Hello, I would like to describe my situation. One day I woke up and suddenly noticed that my left ear was blocked. At first, I didn't have any other discomfort. I tried pinching my nose ...

Eustachian tube dysfunction due to water ingress? Yesterday, while washing my hair and tilting my head back to yawn, I immediately noticed water entering my nose. At first, I didn't think much of it, but after a while, I realized there was a sound of water in my left ear. I ...

There is a hard lump in the auricle or ear cartilage? I have loved touching and pinching my ears since I was a child. I have noticed several hard lumps on my ear cartilage and ear bones that are not painful, and this has been the case for several years. Initially, it was only on ...

Allergic rhinitis Doctor, is it normal to have a runny nose and itchy eyes all day due to allergies? Are these signs of a cold? I don't have a sore throat, and after a good night's sleep, I feel much better the next day. However, I felt quite lethargic throughout the da...

Eustachian tube dysfunction I have been experiencing an imbalance in ear pressure for the past few days, and after a while, my ears start to feel a bit painful. It's also difficult to control the volume of my voice when speaking. I've tried pinching my nose and yawning,...

Hearing problems Hello Doctor: I am a 13-year-old middle school student. I have had a history of otitis media since childhood. The doctor said that I have fluid accumulation in my left cochlea, and if the antibiotics do not work, I will need to be referred to an otolaryngologist ...

Neck issue with a lump on the right side? Hello Doctor: About 2 to 3 weeks ago, I noticed a lump on the right side. I visited an ENT specialist, and the doctor diagnosed it as lymphadenitis. After about 10 days of treatment, it hasn't gone away. At that time, the doctor ment...

Deviated septum Hello, doctor. I had a septoplasty two days ago and have been discharged from the hospital. However, I still feel like there is some mucus in my nose. Is it okay to blow my nose to get it out? Otherwise, it feels completely blocked.

Symptoms triggered by ear ringing after flying? Hello Dr. Cheng, I flew abroad on September 3rd, and during the descent, I experienced tinnitus in my right ear. I initially thought it was normal, but after a while, the tinnitus suddenly turned into ear pain, which then extended t...

Nasal congestion, post-nasal drip? Hello, I experienced a cold at the beginning of July, and due to post-nasal drip, I had nasal congestion for a week. After taking medication, it improved, but since then, I have been experiencing unilateral nasal congestion while sleeping. In th...

Is it inflammation? Is it a cauliflower? I have raised white spots that are painful to touch. Initially, it was just a line that looked like a blood vessel. I've been experiencing pain for about 4 to 5 days and thought it might be from biting something. I asked my dentist du...