Others, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 17

Nosebleed Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if it's due to the recent cold weather, but I've noticed that I wake up with nasal congestion (which happens when it's cold). However, when I blow my nose, there is often blood mixed with the mucus! This has happened befor...

Regarding allergic rhinitis and nasal issues? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am a college student suffering from allergic rhinitis, which causes me significant discomfort, especially during seasonal changes. I often experience nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. I have noticed that ...

Israeli nasal phototherapy devices available on the market? I have had nasal allergies since childhood and have been seeing doctors at large hospitals. Recently, I noticed that an Israeli nasal light therapy device has appeared on the market, and its price is not too high. I wond...

Tinnitus Hello, doctor. I have had hearing impairment in my right ear since childhood, but I have never experienced the persistent buzzing sound like I do now, which occurs every two to three nights. I believe this is subjective tinnitus. I am currently studying in the United Sta...

Please ask again? Hello Dr. Yeh: Since I live in Kaohsiung, after consulting you online last time, I went to a large hospital in the city for an examination. The report showed that my hearing is normal and my ear pressure is also normal. I have a history of migraines (which usual...

Hearing impairment? Since I started my military service, I've felt that my hearing has not been very good, especially in my left ear, which is more severe. I usually think that I speak quite loudly, but others perceive my voice as very quiet. I recall an incident from my chi...

Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...

White spots on the tonsils? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing high-pitched tinnitus in both ears for the past two months. After undergoing a hearing test, the results were normal. However, the clinic doctor noticed a white spot on my tonsils and prescribed a course of antibi...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Dr. Yeh, although I have read many of your responses regarding the sensation of a foreign body in the throat, I am unsure if my issue is the same as others, so I have to trouble you. Around May of this year, I felt a sensation of s...

Snoring Long-term poor sleep quality has led to a decline in my mental state. I usually have nasal congestion on one side, while the other side is often clear. I recently discovered that I snore. I've noticed that many others have similar issues. Doctor, I live in Tainan and...

Voice Regardless of whether it's my classmates or someone hearing my voice for the first time, they are often startled, thinking my voice belongs to a boy. For instance, when my sister's classmate called her, they asked if it was her younger brother on the line, but my ...

Tinnitus I am an elementary school teacher and often have to raise my voice to stop students from making noise. Over the past three years, during the hot summer days or after staying up late the night before, I have noticed no unusual symptoms in the morning. However, as it gets ...

Please ask a question about a throat issue? I have a round swelling on the right side of my throat that is not painful or itchy. It enlarges when I eat, and pressing on it causes pain, but it usually doesn't hurt. I also found information online stating that "mumps"...

What should I do if I am pregnant and have severe allergic rhinitis? Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. I am a severe allergic rhinitis patient and I sneeze and have a runny nose almost every day. The nasal congestion makes me feel very uncomfortable. In the...

Nasal issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, Recently, I experienced a nosebleed while clearing my nose, and a few days later, I noticed a strange smell coming from my right nostril. When I carefully used a cotton swab, I ended up with another nosebleed (I've been having frequent noseblee...

Tonsillar crypts often contain foul-smelling yellowish-white substances? Dear Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing issues for over two years since an episode of tonsillitis. I have been finding white, foul-smelling substances in the crypts of my tonsils. Initially, I could cough t...

Strained voice production Hello Doctor: Four years ago, my voice gradually became softer for no apparent reason, and I have to speak very loudly for others to barely hear me. I used to think my voice was quite good. However, now it is weak and accompanied by hoarseness. I often h...

Ear pain? Hello, Director. I would like to ask for your advice: About four months ago, I started experiencing a pulsating sensation in my ear occasionally, which comes and goes at irregular intervals. During this period, I have visited an otolaryngologist multiple times and under...

Ear Previously, after catching a cold, I experienced twitching in my ears (without pain), followed by a sensation of echo or reverberation when hearing others speak the next day. This was followed by a feeling of ear fullness or blockage, and my hearing seemed to be diminished, a...

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time, and I would like to ask for your advice. My ears often have a "buzzing" sound, usually in the left ear, but sometimes in both ears. I have hepatitis B and I sleep on my side, and I w...