Rhinitis, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 26

Throat..? Hello Doctor: I often experience a scratchy and painful sensation in my throat, and I almost feel dizzy at regular intervals every day. Sometimes taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication helps, but other times it seems ineffective for my throat discomfort....

I have been experiencing persistent nasal congestion? Hello Dr. Jian: I have allergic rhinitis and a slight deviation of the nasal septum. I underwent nasal laser surgery last year, but I still experience nasal congestion. I wake up every morning sneezing, and afterward, my right...

What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? What is the most accurate method to diagnose sinusitis? (1) What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? (2) What methods are most accurate for diagnosing sinusitis (such as location and severity)? (3) How can sinusitis be prevented?...

The nasal cavity may have thick yellow-green mucus? Since childhood, I have suffered from allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis. I have always taken Western medicine, but around puberty, I experienced side effects such as shaking and nausea from the medication, so I switched t...

Allergic rhinitis The doctor said I have nasal allergies and need to use oxymetazoline spray. What should I be aware of when using it? He mentioned using it four times a day continuously for a week; is that too frequent and could it have side effects? The information I found onli...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Due to participating in a singing competition, I sang for an extended period of time. Recently, I have felt a tightness in my throat. When I reach into my mouth and touch the back of my tongue, it seems like there is a growth, but it doesn't hur...

Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...

Regarding the degeneration of the throat in the elderly? Hello Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask you about the throat degeneration issue in elderly individuals. My grandmother is 76 years old, and in the past year or two, she has frequently experienced a sensation of a foreign body in...

Snoring issues Dear Dr. Yeh: If a patient experiences symptoms such as respiratory pauses during sleep, frequent urination, choking, and coughing at night; and during the day shows signs of poor sleep leading to feelings of fatigue, lack of concentration, memory decline, restless...

Snoring issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a patient who is troubled by snoring. They have undergone a septoplasty, but the symptoms remain severe, especially as their body gets more fatigued, the snoring becomes louder, and there are episodes of breathing cessation, often accompanie...

Do you have a sensation of a foreign body in your throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: About two months ago, I had a mild cold. After that, I went out singing and drinking with some friends. When I woke up, my throat was extremely painful. Although I eventually recovered, my throat still feel...

My rhinitis—this surgery was unnecessary? I recently underwent surgery for nasal polypectomy and septoplasty less than two months ago, but my nose is congested again. I looked in the mirror and can see that some of the tissue has indeed been removed, but there is still swollen ti...

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...

Pediatric Cold Hello Dr. Tsai, My baby is 9 months old and has recently been experiencing frequent clear nasal discharge, persistent coughing, and a sensation of phlegm in the throat, although the fever has subsided. We took him to see a doctor and received medication for rhinit...

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...

How to diagnose sinusitis? Hello, Doctor Hsu. Every morning when I wake up, I have a blob of yellow-green thick mucus in my nose, but I can't blow it out; I have to either sneeze or inhale deeply and spit it out. This symptom has been present for almost two weeks. I have a h...

A long-standing issue... snoring? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing snoring for a long time, which has negatively affected my sleep quality and overall mental state. My nose is usually congested on one side, while the other side is blocked. I previously visited a doctor at...

Post-nasal drip & ear pressure? Hello Dr. Hu: I have been experiencing post-nasal drip for about a year. Previously, I visited an ENT clinic due to a cold, and the doctor diagnosed me with sinusitis. However, after taking medication several times, there has been no improvemen...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Dr. Hu, I have allergic rhinitis with a history of about 2 years. I have had pets for 10 years. I don't usually experience nasal congestion, but I often have post-nasal drip and continuous sneezing. ...