Postnasal drip, Otolaryngology FAQ

Chronic pharyngitis with coughing: how to treat? Hello Doctor, I have confirmed that I have chronic pharyngitis (for about six years), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-nasal drip, with the latter being more severe. Both of these issues are difficult to manage, and...

Throat injury, post-nasal drip, illness-related taste disturbances? Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. In my research, I found that "hemoptysis" doesn't seem to be what I'm looking for. I would like to know if there are any medicatio...

Nasal congestion? Hello, Doctor. My nose has been congested for a while, with one side being blocked, but it doesn't consistently alternate sides. I've had this nasal congestion for several years. Since I don't have a runny nose, postnasal drip, or sneezing, I have...

The cough has persisted for over four months without improvement? Hello Doctor, I have been coughing for over four months without improvement. In the first two months, it resembled a cold cough with phlegm, and I would cough uncontrollably, especially at night. Later, I visited a...

Nasal mucus with blood has been present for three months? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing symptoms of post-nasal drip with blood at the end of July this year. Initially, there were only slight streaks of bright red blood, and it wasn't present every time. It disappeared...

Foreign body in the throat I have frequently felt a foreign body sensation in my throat for the past six months. I initially consulted an ENT specialist who examined me with a laryngoscope and found nothing wrong. I have a history of nasal allergies, and the situation persisted. ...

Sinusitis with post-nasal drip Hello, Doctor. In April, I underwent an endoscopic examination for sinusitis, which revealed a staphylococcal infection through bacterial culture. I took Montelukast for two weeks and returned for a follow-up at the end of April. The doctor said I w...

Post-nasal drip Hello, doctor... Since the beginning of January, I have been experiencing nasal congestion and post-nasal drip, with symptoms that have not improved. The nasal discharge is clear, and I have never had this issue before. In early April, I went to Linkou Chang Gung ...

Tonsillar hypertrophy Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat along with phlegm for the past few days. I went to the ENT department for an endoscopic examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with enlarged lingual tonsils. They suggested...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing a persistent sensation of fluid in my throat and continuous dry heaving around mid-last year. I underwent an endoscopy and abdominal CT scan at the hospital, which showed no abnormalities. The doctor...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

Nosebleeds and a sensation of ear fullness? Hello Dr. Zheng, In March, I started noticing blood in the mucus from my right nostril. Initially, I thought it was due to picking my nose too hard, but later I discovered blood streaks in my postnasal drip as well. The amount of blood...

My throat feels strange? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, but there is no pain or swelling. I would like to know if I need to undergo an endoscopy to examine the deeper parts of my throat. The sensation of a foreign body...

Feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears after eating? Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about a sensation of fullness in my ear after meals. Specifically, 1. It feels similar to the ear pressure experienced during a flight (sounds are muffled as if there is a membrane, b...

Voice problems I have been struggling with allergic rhinitis, and as someone who loves to sing, I noticed since last year that I can't produce falsetto. Occasionally, I also experience a sore throat and often have a dry throat. I would like to know what the problem might be ...

Experiencing low-frequency sounds in the left ear for three days? Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Since the night before last, when I was about to sleep, I have been hearing a sound in my left ear while lying in bed. It resembles a steady tone...

Persistent throat discomfort for one month? Hello, Dr. Zheng. Since January, I have been experiencing recurrent symptoms of throat itchiness and pain. In mid-January, I developed a sore throat and, after taking Western medicine, I have not fully recovered. I then started to exper...

Nose and ears? Is it possible that hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate could obstruct the opening of the Eustachian tube? I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness and pressure in my ear for over four months, and occasionally I hear sounds in my ear, along with a rumbling ...

Itchy throat, often feeling like choking? Recently, I've been experiencing a persistent cough due to an itchy throat, and sometimes it feels like phlegm is getting stuck in my throat. I've been coughing for over two weeks now, and after visiting a small clinic and getti...

Tinnitus treatment I have been experiencing tinnitus for over a month now. Previously, I visited your hospital for an examination, where only a standard hearing test was arranged. The doctor stated that there were no abnormalities, but the cause of the tinnitus was not identified...