Nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 65

There is a constant humming or buzzing sound in the ear? Doctor, I have been experiencing a buzzing sound in my ears for the past two to three years, which resembles the sound of insects. Sometimes, I also feel pain, and when I swallow, I hear a crackling sound. I have seen docto...

Ear problems? The initial cause was that on February 29, 2015, I was diagnosed with otitis media, and the doctor mentioned that I had adenoid hyperplasia. I continued medication treatment until I underwent adenoidectomy on October 20, 2015. During this period, I also had biopsy e...

Septoplasty Hello, doctor. I had my septoplasty done at the end of last month. I haven't had time to return for a follow-up appointment, so I wanted to ask you about my situation. The stitches in my nose haven't come out yet, and the area is still painful. Should I let ...

Eustachian tube dysfunction Dr. Cheng, does Eustachian tube dysfunction affect hearing or lead to hearing loss? Is it true that one should avoid forceful nose blowing due to the risk of developing a cholesteatoma over time? Is the action of blowing the nose the same as normal bre...

Seeking advice, please? I have been troubled by a neck tumor for a long time, so I went to see a doctor. He only performed a physical examination and determined that I have lymphadenopathy, but this lymph node measures 2.5 cm, almost 3 cm, and there is also a small mass nearby th...

I seem to have a problem with my hearing in my ear? Doctor, I work as a vehicle assistant, and while driving on the highway with the windows tightly closed, I noticed that after about 30 minutes, my hearing decreased. The high-pitched music suddenly sounded lower, and I could har...

Treatment of salivary gland cysts? Hello Dr. Cheng, I visited the hospital today and was diagnosed with a salivary gland cyst. The doctor wanted to perform surgery to remove the cyst immediately, but I decided to schedule a time for the procedure later because it was too sudden. ...

Phlegm in the throat; phlegm in the nasal cavity? Hello doctor, I had a cold a while ago, and after a week of feeling really unwell, I went to see a doctor. Now my symptoms have improved, but I still occasionally cough up phlegm from my throat, and there's also a little bit ...

There is continuous bleeding from the right nostril after inserting tissue into it? Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been feeling discomfort in my right nasal cavity, and I keep sensing an unusual smell. When I insert a tissue into my right nostril, there is blood (b...

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma? A month ago, I discovered a movable, round tumor in my neck near the ear, which has a hard texture. It has not decreased in size and has not grown larger. Currently, I feel like there is phlegm stuck in my throat that I cannot clear (swallowing does not ...

How to determine the position of snoring? Hello, doctor. Due to my snoring issue, I have undergone several polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies and have consulted with ENT specialists multiple times. I have had minor surgeries on my inferior turbinates, septum, tongue, and soft pa...

What should I do if the dental nerve was removed but the sinus cavity was perforated? Hello Dr. Zheng, two weeks ago I went to Taipei Chang Gung for dental treatment. The dentist arranged for a root canal procedure, but while he was working, I suddenly felt swelling in my nose, a...

Issues related to an elongated soft palate? Hello, doctor. I would like to seek your advice again. I have been diagnosed by my physician through X-ray that I have a longer soft palate. I have also heard that if the soft palate extends to the base of the tongue, it can create an &...

Oral leukoplakia Hello: My uncle has been diagnosed with oral leukoplakia. Should he just be monitored for this condition? Are there any precautions or treatment options he should be aware of?

Sinusitis issues Hello, Doctor. For about a year now, I have experienced occasional hearing loss in my eardrum, and loud sounds can be uncomfortable, similar to the sensation of being in the mountains. I also have a feeling of pressure and pain in the upper part of my eyeball, wi...

There is a persistent sensation of a sore or burn on the right side of my tongue? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sensation on the right side of my tongue for the past 13 days, similar to that of a self-inflicted bite or burn. This feeling extends from the tip of my tong...

Ear drops are blocked? Hello, Doctor. A few weeks ago, my ear became blocked due to a cold when I was blowing my nose. At that time, the mucus felt very thick, and I had to blow my nose very hard to feel clean. Now that my cold has resolved, I still feel a pressure sensation in m...

Postnasal drip with hemoptysis? I would like to ask about my symptoms over the past month. My throat has felt constantly irritated, and a doctor diagnosed me with post-nasal drip and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). After a week of treatment, there was no improvement, so I...

There is a sound of bubbles popping in the ear? During the summer vacation, I experienced tinnitus that didn't improve, so I tried pinching my nose and blowing air. It seemed like I used too much force, and suddenly I heard a loud popping sound in my ear accompanied by a bit...

The area on the left side of my face near the bottom of my ear? Swelling and pain in the area near the parotid gland for over a month could be caused by several factors. Since you have already seen a dentist and ruled out dental issues, possible causes might include a salivary gl...