Understanding Deviated Septum and Enlarged Turbinate: Treatment Options
Deviated septum with hypertrophy of the right inferior turbinate? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions. I am in my thirties and had a septoplasty three years ago at the ENT department of Tri-Service General Hospital due to a deviated septum. However, I still frequent...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsu: Several otolaryngology specialists, such as Dr. Liu Chia-Ming from National Taiwan University, Dr. Chang Ke-Chang from Mackay Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Jiang Rong-Shan from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, have suggested that if necessary, further treatment for...[Read More] Understanding Deviated Septum and Enlarged Turbinate: Treatment Options
Understanding Ear Noises When Swallowing: Causes and Solutions
When swallowing food (including saliva and water), there is a gurgling sound in the right ear? About three years ago, I started experiencing symptoms where my right ear makes a gurgling sound when swallowing food or saliva. After about half a month of treatment, the symptoms recu...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Mr. Ah La: Your issue sounds like an obstruction of the Eustachian tube. Performing the Valsalva maneuver, which involves pinching your nose and blowing gently, may likely improve your condition. You can also seek treatment at the China Medical University Hospital or Taichung Vet...[Read More] Understanding Ear Noises When Swallowing: Causes and Solutions
Managing Chronic Tonsil Infection: Risks and Treatment Options for Seniors
Frequent tonsillar suppuration? My mother is 65 years old and has been experiencing recurrent purulent tonsillitis (white patches) for the past one and a half years. She frequently visits an ENT clinic every 7 to 10 days for aspiration of the pus. Some doctors have suggested a to...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sir: Your mother's condition appears to require surgery; however, she falls into a high-risk category for surgery (due to hypertension and advanced age) and needs to be evaluated by a physician in person. Please schedule an outpatient appointment for her.[Read More] Managing Chronic Tonsil Infection: Risks and Treatment Options for Seniors
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Ringing in the left ear? Hello, I have been feeling a sensation of fullness in my left ear for the past month. The symptom includes a persistent "rumbling" sound in my left ear, which I know is only perceived by me. Is this what is referred to as tinnitus? My hearing ha...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Mr. Wood: Based on your description, your issue may fall into two categories: 1. Eustachian tube dysfunction: This can be caused by upper respiratory infections or allergic rhinitis, with symptoms including hearing loss and a sensation of fullness in the ear, similar to hav...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Tongue Sores: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies
Tongue Hello: I have frequently experienced tongue ulcers, especially after eating fruits. Most fruits cause this issue, regardless of their sweetness; even a small amount can trigger an ulcer. Sometimes, the ulcers appear spontaneously. They are quite painful, making it difficul...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Miss Amy: Oral ulcers can indeed be very bothersome, as they can cause significant inconvenience in terms of diet and daily life. The exact cause is still not entirely clear, but many theories suggest a connection to viral infections. Therefore, enhancing your immune system and m...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Sores: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies
Understanding Tongue Protrusion: Treatment Options and Concerns
Macroglossia Hello Doctor: I have noticed since childhood that my speech is different from others because my tongue often protrudes noticeably while speaking. This has made me reluctant to speak in front of many people, as I feel embarrassed and fear being called "tongue-tie...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Miss Hsiao-Ju: Generally speaking, no one has a tongue so large that it prevents them from speaking properly. Most cases arise from incorrect speaking habits, which hinder the normal movement of the tongue, leading to the appearance of the tongue protruding during speech. This co...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Protrusion: Treatment Options and Concerns
Understanding Nasal Speech: Treatment Options and Surgical Considerations
Nasal sound I have had a heavy nasal tone since childhood, along with unclear speech, which makes it difficult for others to understand me when I talk. I consulted a doctor who suggested surgery for treatment (the doctor mentioned that the surgery may not necessarily lead to impr...
Dr. Chen Duliang Reply:
Hello, Xiaofeng: The causes of nasal speech and unclear articulation include sinusitis, cleft palate, hearing impairment, tongue tie, congenital anomalies, and speech development disorders. If it is related to the latter two, speech therapy can be performed for correction. Please...[Read More] Understanding Nasal Speech: Treatment Options and Surgical Considerations
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Tinnitus I have been experiencing tinnitus in both ears for over five years. It started in my left ear, with the sound gradually increasing in volume. I have visited countless hospitals and seen numerous doctors, but they all seem to conduct only hearing tests, which has left me ...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
There are pure tone audiometry tests, auditory brainstem responses, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations. Please visit my website at http://www.csie.nctu.edu.tw/~yehdawei to refer to the articles on tinnitus dated 89.7.22 and 89.3.20 under &q...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatments
Allergic rhinitis Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you about my nose, which often itches, and I frequently sneeze with clear nasal discharge. I also experience nasal congestion. Based on these symptoms, could this be allergic rhinitis? Should I pay attention to my diet? I of...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
From your symptoms of frequent itching in the nose, frequent sneezing, clear nasal discharge, and nasal congestion, it indeed appears that you have allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is typically managed with antihistamines, supplemented by nasal sprays for effective treatment,...[Read More] Understanding Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatments
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Concerns After Ear Surgery
Annoying tinnitus Hello, four years ago I had surgery on my right ear due to a cholesteatoma, and now my hearing is almost zero. Over the past year, my previously normal left ear has been experiencing intermittent tinnitus, which lasts for several weeks each time and is very both...
Dr. Chen Duliang Reply:
There are many causes of tinnitus. Please visit our ENT department for a detailed examination and treatment. Wishing you health and happiness. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Du-Liang.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Concerns After Ear Surgery
Latest Surgical Techniques for Chronic Sinusitis: What You Need to Know
Sinusitis surgical methods My elderly father has suffered from chronic sinusitis his entire life, and to my knowledge, he has undergone five surgeries, the most recent one being ten years ago. Recently, doctors have advised him to undergo surgery again for definitive treatment. I...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Chronic sinusitis is indeed quite bothersome, and since your father has undergone five surgeries, he must be very eager to achieve a cure. Currently, the primary treatment for chronic sinusitis remains functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Recently, there has been a develop...[Read More] Latest Surgical Techniques for Chronic Sinusitis: What You Need to Know
Understanding Chronic Nasal Congestion: Causes and Solutions
Chronic nasal congestion Since returning to Taipei from Pingtung after military service this July, I have frequently experienced nasal congestion, but I do not have any other cold symptoms. This has not happened to me before! I would appreciate any advice you could provide. Thank...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Sometimes it is like this. If medication continues to be ineffective and nasal congestion persists, surgical intervention should be considered. In the clinic of Dr. Da-Wei Yeh, an ENT specialist, common symptoms such as cough, headache, dizziness, and nasal congestion are frequ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Nasal Congestion: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Related Conditions
Tinnitus Hello Dr. Yeh: Since April and May of 1996, I have experienced a very faint tinnitus in my left ear, which later developed in both ears. I have seen doctors and undergone hearing tests, which were normal. I do not have a habit of using headphones or working in noisy envi...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
The doctor mentioned above is correct. As long as it does not affect hearing, it is unrelated to surgery. This article will be organized later on the 【Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic website/Health Education】. Everyone is welcome to cite this article, but please indicate the source. ---...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Related Conditions
Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed? Understanding Ear Health and Remedies
Will hearing loss continue to progress? Hello, doctor. Since high school and throughout college, I have loved listening to music, and as a composer, I often need to turn the volume up very high to enhance my experience of the music. Now, I gradually realize that what others consi...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Based on your description, it appears to be occupational hearing loss caused by exposure to high decibel noise. Indeed, prolonged exposure to a high-decibel work environment initially leads to high-frequency hearing loss, and over time, it may result in a broader range of hearing...[Read More] Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed? Understanding Ear Health and Remedies
Understanding Excess Earwax: Causes and Management Tips
Prone to earwax buildup? Right ear! (Right ear... hearing... etc. are all normal) tends to produce earwax easily, requiring cleaning at the otolaryngologist's office once a month on average, while the other side is normal. I asked the doctor, who said it is caused by a fungu...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Elvis: Earwax can indeed be a bothersome issue, but if it does not cause discomfort or hearing loss, it does not need to be cleaned frequently. If there is a fungal infection in the ear, it can lead to increased earwax production and significant itching. Treating ear fungus can b...[Read More] Understanding Excess Earwax: Causes and Management Tips
Exploring New Treatments for Loud Snoring: ENT Insights
Snoring Loud snoring can be bothersome, and there are several newer treatment options available. Please let me know if you would like more information. Thank you!
Dr. Chen Duliang Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: There are many reasons that can lead to loud snoring, such as relaxation of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles, mandibular deformities, retrognathia, macroglossia, nasal obstruction, hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils, adenoid hypertrophy, and obesity. The treat...[Read More] Exploring New Treatments for Loud Snoring: ENT Insights