Others, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 4

Tinnitus that sounds like the beating of a metal plate? Recently, when I lie down to sleep, I can faintly hear a sound in my right ear that resembles a rhythmic ticking or the sound of water dripping onto an awning. It's not the heartbeat sound that occurs when my ear is pre...

Tinnitus, lymphatic issues, and acne inside the nose? Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I started experiencing tinnitus in my right ear, and at times, I felt some pressure in my ear that affected my hearing, making it difficult to understand what others were saying. At the same time,...

Eustachian tube issues (blockage and echo sensation) Hello Doctor, I started experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear about the beginning of last month, along with echoing while speaking and hearing sounds. My left ear feels similarly blocked but without echo. Both ears...

Ear pain with heat and itching, feeling moist, and sometimes making sounds when turning the head? Hello doctor, I started experiencing some ear pain and a sore throat around January 23rd. At that time, I was wearing headphones frequently for class, and since the discomfort subsid...

There is a foreign object in the left mandibular angle? Hello, several years ago I noticed a lump on the angle of my left jaw. It has never been painful when pressed, but occasionally it seems to get larger, and at times it appears to shrink. Although it doesn't hurt and doe...

Dizziness consultation Hello Doctor, 1. I have been troubled by a feeling of dizziness (lightheadedness) for over ten years. Recently, after undergoing all the ENT examinations at National Taiwan University Hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with vestibular migraine. I feel grogg...

Coughing and abnormal breathing sounds? Hello, I recently started experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing, with occasional wheezing sounds when I breathe. The symptoms worsen when I lie down, and the cough returns within a few seconds, although my breathing feels smooth; it’s...

There is a small hard lump on the side of the neck? Recently, I found a small round hard lump about 0.3 centimeters in diameter on the left side of my neck. The edges are well-defined, and there is no pain at all. The skin appears smooth unless pressed specifically. I would like ...

Nasopharyngeal-related issues? Hello, doctor. I do not have a family history of head and neck cancer. Last September, I went to a major hospital due to a cold and was found to have residual adenoid tissue in my nasopharynx. The biopsy pathology report indicated normal lymphoid ti...

Excessive elongation of the styloid process? Hello, about two months ago, I started feeling discomfort on the right side of my throat, with a specific point that hurts. The clinic doctor diagnosed it as tonsillitis, noting significant redness. I took medication, which provided in...

Ear drops clogged the entire ear? A few days ago, I went to see an otolaryngologist due to severe ear pain and was diagnosed with otitis media. The doctor prescribed me ear drops. After applying the drops, I wanted to let them drain out after 10 minutes, and a little bit came out...

Ear drops clogged the entire ear? A few days ago, I went to see an otolaryngologist due to severe ear pain and was diagnosed with otitis media. The doctor prescribed ear drops for me. After applying the drops, I wanted to let them drain out after 10 minutes, and a little bit came...

Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...

Determine whether it is a lymph node? Hello Doctor, Last night while lying in bed, I noticed a lump about 1 cm in size just above my Adam's apple when I tilted my head down. It hurts when I swallow and also when I tilt my head up or down. It’s not very visible from the out...

Tinnitus issues Hello Doctor, around August 2nd to 3rd, I experienced a rhythmic thumping sound in my right ear. The first noticeable occurrence was when I stood up from a seated position, lasting for about 5 seconds without interruption. Initially, I didn't think much of it...

Tinnitus issues Hello doctor, today while I was out, I noticed that on a certain floor of the hotel (27th floor), I experienced tinnitus (a high-frequency sound that was very faint, similar to a radio signal), but I didn't feel it on other floors. Could this be a problem wit...

After recovering from sudden hearing loss, are you hearing strange sounds? Hello doctor, I experienced sudden hearing loss two and a half months ago. After seeking medical attention, my hearing largely returned to normal, with audiograms showing around 20 dB. However, the affecte...

I often experience tinnitus in the morning, and it seems that I need to lie down to alleviate it? In the past few months, I have frequently experienced tinnitus in the mornings (a muffled sound, hearing my own breathing, and feeling something strange when I speak). It usually imp...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, about a month ago, my lymph nodes suddenly swelled and were painful. After visiting a general clinic, I was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, which helped a bit, but after a while, it started to worsen. Several lymph nodes became swollen, and ...

Nasal congestion and post-nasal drip issues? In the past, I would recover after taking medication once, but last year, after getting sick, I took medication three or four times, and then I started experiencing post-nasal drip from my right nostril. Since May, I've noticed th...