Others, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 15

Nasal issues? Hello, I am currently experiencing frequent nasal congestion. Sometimes at night when I go to sleep, the congestion becomes so severe that I have difficulty breathing and cannot sleep. I have to inhale very forcefully to breathe, which causes headaches. I would like...

Is it an allergy or a nasal issue? Symptoms: I experience nasal congestion when lying down, and I am prone to catching colds around my menstrual cycle. Once I get sick, I have to see many doctors and take a lot of medication before I slowly improve. However, since November of thi...

Subcutaneous cyst If a subcutaneous cyst is left untreated, it may continue to grow, become painful, or become infected, leading to complications such as abscess formation. In some cases, the cyst may rupture, causing inflammation and discomfort in the surrounding tissue. Treat...

It is common to occasionally notice a foul odor coming from the nose? Hello, doctor: Recently, I have occasionally noticed a slight foul odor in my nose for about two months, but I don't smell it every day (I haven't had a cold). Could you please tell me what might be h...

What is stage IV laryngeal cancer? Hello, Dr. Yeh. My father recently visited the hospital due to discomfort in his throat, and the initial diagnosis is stage IV throat cancer. Can throat cancer be cured? What does stage IV mean? Is there a risk to his life?

It seems like there is a round foreign body in the throat/chin area? Last year, I accidentally discovered a round mass under my chin (I didn't pay much attention to it, and when I asked others, they all said it was normal). However, a few days ago, I casually touched my chin...

About Allergic Rhinitis? I have this symptom at home, and there are four of us. This symptom has puzzled me for a long time. I have read articles from others and know that I should consult a clinic. Because of this symptom, I have severe dark circles under my eyes, and going to b...

Standing for too long can cause difficulty in hearing clearly? Hello Doctor: I seem to have had difficulty standing for long periods of time for as long as I can remember. I would like to ask why every time I stand for too long (about 30 minutes to an hour), I experience a sensat...

There are small bumps in the mouth that are painful? In the areas between the gums on both sides of the mouth and the upper and lower gums, there are small raised bumps that appear when consuming spicy foods. Sometimes there is more than one bump, and occasionally both sides are ...

I would like to respectfully ask Dr. Hsu..? Dear Dr. Hsu, I hope this message finds you well. A few years ago, I had a consultation with you at the Taipei United Second Outpatient Center (if I remember correctly, it was on a Tuesday evening). Later, I followed your advice and we...

About allergic rhinitis? Hello, I have hereditary allergic rhinitis, and I often sneeze to the point of feeling dizzy and having headaches, along with severe ear pain. I usually go through an entire pack of tissues without stopping, and by the end, my nose is bleeding from blowin...

Chronic nasal congestion? I previously had a mild cold, which caused some nasal congestion, and since then, I haven't fully recovered. I'm not sure if it's related to the time I got hit on the head by my backpack. Often, one side of my nose gets congested, but it&#...

I have had tonsillitis since I was a child? I remember that since I was young, I would experience tonsillitis about once a year, which has been quite bothersome for me. It comes with bad breath and discomfort, and I might have it 2 to 3 times a year. This year, it has returned fo...

Persistent cough? On the morning of June 15, I woke up feeling a slight discomfort in my throat. Everything else was normal. On June 16, I woke up with a significantly lower and hoarse voice, and my throat felt very uncomfortable. In the afternoon, I started to feel lethargic, an...

Yellow discharge from the nasal cavity? Hello, for the past six months, I have been experiencing yellow mucus and some pinpoint bleeding from my right nostril. There is also a foul smell when I inhale forcefully, and I have yellow nasal discharge both in the morning and evening. ...

Do I have to wear a hearing aid? Dear Dr. Hsu, My mother, who is 48 years old, has a history of otitis media and underwent surgery on both ears twelve years ago. She has been regularly returning to the hospital for follow-ups, and everything has been normal during this long peri...

I would like to inquire about detailed information regarding otosclerosis? Dear Dr. Hsu, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my right ear for about eight years. Initially, it was mild, so I ignored it, but it has since become disruptive even during the day. I have consulted man...

Nasal congestion issues? I have been experiencing chronic nasal congestion since childhood, for about six years now. I heard that if I undergo surgery to remove the tissue in my nasal cavity, it could resolve the issue. Would this mean I won't have to deal with nasal congest...

I previously received treatment for sudden hearing loss. Is there a chance of recovery? I only have hyperbaric oxygen therapy left? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I previously experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss. After a week of treatment, there hasn't been significant progress; ...

Question! Hello Dr. Yeh: Recently, I have experienced a sensation of blood rushing to my head accompanied by a roaring sound when I squat down and then stand up. Afterward, it usually resolves, but sometimes I also feel a dull headache in the back of my head along with a sensatio...