Rhinitis, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 4

Septoplasty My daughter is 13 years old and has been experiencing nasal congestion and headaches for the past few years. She has a history of allergic rhinitis and has had nasal congestion from elementary school through middle school. Since last year, her headaches and nasal cong...

Nosebleed Hello Doctor: To ensure you have a clear understanding of my symptoms, I will provide a detailed account and hope you can share all relevant information. I am here to consult about my nosebleeds. Firstly, I have no history of nasal diseases and have not experienced a no...

Oral malodor-related issues? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing a persistent camphor-like taste in my mouth. After researching online, I found that possible causes could include allergies, sinusitis, or gastrointestinal issues. I previously visited a doctor because...

Nasopharyngeal-related issues? Hello Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing issues with allergic rhinitis and post-nasal drip, with my nasal discharge being clear. About three months ago, I noticed blood streaks when I coughed up mucus after waking up one morning (this happened only...

Nasal irrigation issues? I previously had allergic rhinitis and followed my doctor's advice to perform nasal irrigation. It has significantly alleviated my allergy symptoms, but sometimes after rinsing my nose, I experience continuous clear nasal discharge. Even after blowin...

Clear unilateral nasal discharge resembling water? During class, I experience a runny nose that drips into my mouth, with a clear, watery discharge from only one side. It continues to flow non-stop, with about one drop every three minutes. I took antihistamines, but they didn...

Nasal congestion and the perception of foul odors? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed a strange smell from time to time, accompanied by unilateral nasal congestion and post-nasal drip symptoms. I have a history of allergic rhinitis. Could this smell be caused by my allergies, ...

Deviated septum and olfactory issues? Hello Doctor, since October of last year, I have experienced complete loss of smell on one side (which may have been happening for a long time, but I didn't notice it because the other side was normal), along with chronic nasal congestio...

Post-nasal drip with yellow mucus? In the past week, I have been waking up with a slight scratchy pain in my throat. When I open my mouth to check, I notice light yellow mucus flowing from my nasal cavity down to my throat. This happens about three to four times in the morning. I...

The color of sputum? Waking up to cough up phlegm that is transparent but mixed with a slight light brown color, followed by clear phlegm, can be concerning. Given that you have chronic rhinitis, this could be related to post-nasal drip, which often leads to the accumulation of m...

Nasopharyngoscopy Since last April, I have frequently experienced nosebleeds and noticed blood-streaked phlegm, without nasal congestion or purulent nasal discharge. My left ear feels slightly stuffy, but my hearing is normal. I have visited the ENT clinic multiple times, and my ...

Small lump on the right side of the neck? Hello, Doctor. I have noticed a swollen lymph node in the upper right side of my neck for about the last three weeks (it feels movable when touched), approximately the size of a peanut. For the past three months, I have been waking up wit...

Numbness around the right nostril and Eustachian tube obstruction? Hello Doctor: I have a history of tinnitus and allergic rhinitis that has been treated for over two years. I underwent a septoplasty in August last year. Two weeks ago, I suddenly experienced a feeling of fullness...

Possible trauma leading to difficulty swallowing and throat pain? Hello Doctor: A month ago, a good friend showed me some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves: he used his thighs to secure my head and neck and applied pressure. Since he was trained, I was more relaxed and didn't protec...

Nasal allergy, nerve resection surgery? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from nasal allergies for a long time. Thirteen years ago, I underwent septoplasty and polypectomy, but my allergy symptoms did not improve significantly after the surgery, so I chose to coexist with the ...

Tonsillitis and pharyngitis? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent inflammation of my tonsils, which sometimes improves but then flares up again. Additionally, I have had persistent throat inflammation for a long time. I previously consulted a traditional Chinese medic...

Nasal congestion? It has been a long time, but I often experience nasal congestion on the left side at night. It doesn't last too long, and occasionally the right side gets congested, but not as frequently. Two years ago, I visited a doctor because I noticed that nasal mucus...

Numbness and tinnitus? A few days ago, I experienced sudden tingling on the left side of my head, face, and ear, which felt like goosebumps. The tingling lasted between 5 to 10 minutes, and I also had tinnitus in my left ear, as if there was a membrane inside that wouldn't g...

In the morning, when I sniff mucus back into my throat, there is often blood streaks? I often notice slight traces of blood when I clear mucus from my throat after waking up in the morning. This symptom has been persistent for a month, but it occurs intermittently. I do not exper...

Follicular pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis issues? Hello, Doctor! I am currently a senior in high school. About a year and a half ago, I started experiencing discomfort in my throat, pain, and excessive phlegm. I have visited several doctors, and a few of them diagnosed me wi...