Should I Consider Surgery for My Persistent Nosebleeds and Allergies?
Nasal issues, concerned about whether to undergo surgical treatment? I would like to ask about my issue with nasal allergies. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent nosebleeds. I went to a nearby hospital for an examination, and the results showed a deviated septum, thin nas...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, I suggest that you first identify the cause of the nosebleeds before deciding whether surgery is necessary and what type of surgery to consider. Not all cases of a deviated septum require surgical intervention.[Read More] Should I Consider Surgery for My Persistent Nosebleeds and Allergies?
Struggling with Severe Nasal Congestion: Tips for Better Breathing
Nasal obstruction? Hello Doctor, since mid-November, I have been experiencing severe nasal congestion. I am unable to breathe through my nose and mostly have to breathe through my mouth; otherwise, I feel like I can't get enough air, which causes some difficulty in breathing...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello, in response to your question, according to medical research, chronic nasal congestion can significantly impact quality of life. It is recommended that you consult an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination to determine the underlying cause of your nasal congestion befo...[Read More] Struggling with Severe Nasal Congestion: Tips for Better Breathing
Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms, Impact, and Treatment Options
Eustachian tube dysfunction that has troubled me for over ten years? Hello, I have been experiencing Eustachian tube dysfunction since childhood, and I only learned this condition is called "Eustachian tube dysfunction" this year. For a long time, I have relied on pinch...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: The tracheostomy procedure is feasible and shows good results. The cost of this surgery will be covered by health insurance. Please first visit the ENT outpatient clinic for an examination. Sincerely, Dr. Yeh Da-Wei, Head of ENT Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Symptoms, Impact, and Treatment Options
Understanding Eye Misalignment in Children: Seeking Expert Advice
Strabismus Hello Dr. Chen, my daughter is currently one and a half years old. She was diagnosed with left-sided torticollis at nine months old. After undergoing rehabilitation, her head tilt is currently about five degrees. However, when she looks straight at objects, her head in...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Thank you for reading my paper published a few years ago. However, it is important to note that ocular deviation can be classified into pathological and physiological types. The pathological type must be differentiated from several common conditions, such as torti...[Read More] Understanding Eye Misalignment in Children: Seeking Expert Advice
Understanding Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms, and Levels Explained
Hello, how can I assist you? Hello, I have a few questions: 1. What are the causes of hearing degradation that can lead to impairment? 2. I underwent a pure tone audiometry test and found that my left ear has mild high-frequency degradation with a hearing threshold of 40 decibels...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, according to your literal question, hearing loss is defined as when a patient feels that their hearing is insufficient for their daily needs. The most common cause of hearing deterioration is "aging." Since each person's physical condition var...[Read More] Understanding Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms, and Levels Explained
Accuracy of MRI in Detecting Lymph Node Metastasis in Tongue Cancer
What is the accuracy of MRI for lymphatic metastasis in tongue cancer? Hello, doctor! My father is scheduled for surgery at the end of the month due to stage I tongue cancer. The doctor has performed ultrasound, bone scans, X-rays, and MRI, and they all indicate it is stage I. Ho...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Cancer staging can be categorized into several types: clinical staging, imaging staging, surgical pathological staging, and others. MRI and PET scans fall under imaging staging. However, surgical pathological staging is the most accurate. Therefore, if the clinica...[Read More] Accuracy of MRI in Detecting Lymph Node Metastasis in Tongue Cancer
Understanding Jaw Pain and Discomfort: Causes and Treatments
Reply regarding the sides of the jaw? I have swelling and soreness on both sides of my jaw, which then spreads to my earlobes, neck, and shoulders, causing discomfort. My mouth feels slightly sore. Occasionally, I experience an inexplicable itch from above my shoulders to both si...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, based on your literal description, it is still unclear what the exact issue is. However, it can be confirmed that it is likely not a major problem, as significant issues are typically not alleviated by pain medication alone, especially concerning your conc...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Pain and Discomfort: Causes and Treatments
Concerns About Ear and Neck Issues: When to Seek ENT Help
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Doctor, I remember that at the end of January, I felt something unusual behind my ear, extending to my neck and down to my jaw, and then I experienced ear fullness. I noticed it when I touched those areas, bu...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, may I ask if the texture of the lump is soft or hard? Does it cause pain? Sincerely, Dr. Chen Jian-Zhi, Physician at Taoyuan Hospital, Department of Health, and Lecturer at Fu Jen Catholic University.[Read More] Concerns About Ear and Neck Issues: When to Seek ENT Help
Effective Ways to Prevent Frequent Tonsillitis: Expert Insights
Are there any preventive methods for frequent tonsillitis? Hello, Doctor: For the past three years, I have been experiencing frequent inflammation of my tonsils for unknown reasons. When it flares up, it is very painful—eating hurts, drinking water hurts, speaking hurts, and even...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, The prevention method for tonsillitis is to avoid catching a cold. However, the key point is that it is still unclear whether your acute tonsillitis is bacterial, viral, or due to other causes. If you experience an episode, I recommend visiting our hospital for a ...[Read More] Effective Ways to Prevent Frequent Tonsillitis: Expert Insights
Understanding Hearing Loss: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Hearing deterioration Hello, what are the causes of hearing degradation that can lead to impairment? I underwent a pure tone audiometry test, which showed mild high-frequency degradation in my left ear with a hearing threshold of 40 decibels, and mild low-frequency degradation in...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, High-frequency hearing loss is considered a normal aging phenomenon, while low-frequency loss varies from person to person. Hearing impairment can be categorized based on the location of the pathological changes into "conductive hearing loss" and "...[Read More] Understanding Hearing Loss: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Frequent Nosebleeds: Understanding Causes and Seeking Solutions
Frequent nosebleeds? I would like to ask about a concern I have. I often experience nosebleeds without any apparent reason, and it only occurs on the right side. Each time, the amount of blood is significant, and it can last for 2-3 consecutive days. I haven't had any trauma...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, if you frequently experience nosebleeds on the same side that are difficult to stop, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. If possible, I recommend that you go to the hospital immediately when a nosebleed occurs, as...[Read More] Frequent Nosebleeds: Understanding Causes and Seeking Solutions
Understanding Sudden Throat Irritation: Causes and Solutions
Sore throat? Hello Doctor, I often experience sudden itching and dryness in my throat, which leads to persistent coughing. Sometimes after coughing, I can't stop sneezing. Afterward, my throat feels fine again and is no longer dry or itchy. I do not have a cold, but these s...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
Recommend outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Throat Irritation: Causes and Solutions
Managing Nasal Issues: Tips for Relief and Prevention After Surgery
There are many issues with the nose; please help me, doctor. Thank you? Hello Doctor: 1. I underwent surgery for turbinate hypertrophy and a deviated septum in September of the year before last (I also have allergy issues). However, I often experience nasal congestion only on t...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Based on your literal question, here is the response. Sleeping on one side can alleviate nasal congestion on that side, which is related to changes in blood flow due to gravity. There are other methods to relieve nasal congestion, but they do not have significant ...[Read More] Managing Nasal Issues: Tips for Relief and Prevention After Surgery
Persistent Dry Cough at Home: Possible Causes and Solutions
Persistent dry cough? Hello, my husband starts to cough dry for no reason as soon as he gets home. He has taken cold medicine, but it doesn't help, and he doesn't cough when he's outside. I've also cleaned the house! For the past two years, he has had persiste...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Subject: Possible Relationships Coughing can be related to various factors. Just as we fear leaks when building a house, doctors fear misdiagnosing a cough. **Viral Infections – Viral Bronchitis** Coughing occurs in our bodies due to the presence of "cough receptors&quo...[Read More] Persistent Dry Cough at Home: Possible Causes and Solutions
Should Patients with Favism Get the H1N1 Vaccine? Key Insights
Inquiry about vaccines? Hello: 1. A: Currently, there are no statements indicating that patients with G6PD deficiency should not receive the H1N1 vaccine. Whether G6PD deficiency patients will experience adverse reactions after receiving the H1N1 vaccine requires further invest...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Based on your literal question, there are currently no regulations stating that patients with G6PD deficiency (favism) cannot receive the influenza vaccine. If you have concerns about the new influenza vaccine, you can decide whether to get vaccinated based on your...[Read More] Should Patients with Favism Get the H1N1 Vaccine? Key Insights
Excessive Saliva Production: Is Salivary Gland Removal the Solution?
Excessive saliva production, inquiring about the possibility of salivary gland removal? Hello, doctor. I have had a problem with excessive saliva production since childhood, which has caused me to choke on saliva (I estimate this has happened over two thousand times). I have diff...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer: Hello, the condition you describe as "excessive saliva" seems a bit unusual. It is difficult to ascertain your condition based solely on this description. May I ask if you are experiencing any difficulty swallowing? Do you often have a sore throat? How is...[Read More] Excessive Saliva Production: Is Salivary Gland Removal the Solution?
Managing Ear Drum Bleeding: Tips for Safe Air Travel
Tympanic membrane hemorrhage? Hello, doctor. I have a situation where I experience tinnitus more easily than others when traveling by car, and while others can equalize their ears, it takes me some time. Previously, after flying, I had a very painful experience; upon landing, I d...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems more like a dysfunction of the Eustachian tube. There are many causes for Eustachian tube dysfunction, and I recommend that you see an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination. If you experience extreme discomfort in your ears every t...[Read More] Managing Ear Drum Bleeding: Tips for Safe Air Travel
Post-Thyroid Surgery Voice Damage: Seeking Effective Recovery Options
Vocal cord injury after thyroid surgery? My mother underwent thyroid surgery last January, and her vocal cords were damaged postoperatively. Now, she can only speak in a very weak voice. The surgeon who performed the operation mentioned the possibility of vocal cord damage, stati...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: 1. You can schedule an appointment with either the Otolaryngology Department or the Rehabilitation Department for speech therapy. 2. Some patients may experience self-improvement within a few months, while others may not. Dr. Yeh Da-Wei, Director of the Otolaryngo...[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery Voice Damage: Seeking Effective Recovery Options
Can Eardrum Puncture Surgery Alleviate Ear Pain During Flights?
Tympanostomy surgery? Although I have poor Eustachian tube function, I usually do not have problems in daily life. However, I often experience severe tinnitus and pain when flying, which is quite bothersome. Would undergoing a tympanostomy (ear tube surgery) help alleviate the pa...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
If you have poor Eustachian tube function, it's important to consult a specialist for proper treatment. I do not recommend undergoing tympanostomy. Thank you.[Read More] Can Eardrum Puncture Surgery Alleviate Ear Pain During Flights?
Causes of Hearing Impairment: Key Factors and Their Percentages
Causes of Hearing Impairment What are the causes of hearing impairment and what are their respective percentages?
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, I received a sudden phone call from a senior colleague in the medical field whom I have always admired. During the call, he mentioned that a friend of his complained about experiencing a subjective decline in hearing on one side while listening to music. I casual...[Read More] Causes of Hearing Impairment: Key Factors and Their Percentages