Rhinitis, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 6

Chest examination (including chest examination from various angles and positions) I have a history of allergic rhinitis, but this morning I felt discomfort in my breathing, particularly in the throat and chest area. However, I had a chest examination in April that showed no issue...

Nasal allergies with discomfort during the breathing process? I have been using a nasal spray with aminophylline in both nostrils, but I still feel discomfort in my nose, and sometimes I also feel discomfort around my nose or a sensation of pressure in my head. I underwent a nasa...

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...

Allergic symptoms Hello, yesterday I experienced an itchy throat and a sensation of needing to cough, with my temperature ranging between 37.3 and 37.7 degrees Celsius. I also felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded. Although I have no known exposure history, I am still concerned about ...

Allergic nasal congestion caused by a cold that cannot be resolved? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I had a cold and visited an otolaryngologist. The doctor mentioned that the cold triggered nasal allergies. While the other symptoms of the cold have resolved, I still have persis...

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 ...

Hearing impairment issues What factors can cause allergic rhinitis to worsen? I have had allergic rhinitis before and never experienced any ear congestion. However, since the end of last year, I have been increasingly feeling congestion in my right ear. I visited a clinic, and th...

A total of four visits to the otolaryngology department? From April 19 to May 1, I visited an otolaryngologist four times. The first visit was for gastroesophageal reflux disease. On April 22, I felt discomfort in my nose, and the diagnosis was a respiratory infection. The third ...

Causes of a sore throat? In recent days, I've been experiencing an itchy sensation in my throat while breathing, but I do not have a cough, sore throat, or nasal congestion. I haven't been to any high-risk areas recently. I would like to inquire about the possible cause...

Unilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy Hello, Dr. Zheng! For the past two to three years, I've been experiencing nasal congestion on the left side. Last year, due to nasal discharge with blood clots, I took medication for over a month without improvement. I underwent a na...

Ear congestion after water exposure? Hello Doctor: A few weeks ago, while showering, I accidentally got water in my ear from the showerhead. I thought using a cotton swab to absorb the water would help, but it ended up causing inflammation. I visited a doctor who prescribed ear d...

Transient nasal congestion Hello Doctor: For the past couple of days, my nose suddenly gets congested; sometimes it's partially blocked, and other times it's completely blocked. However, after about ten minutes, it clears up on its own. The first time it was partially b...

Allergic rhinitis It cannot be completely cured; I can only use a nasal spray. After using it, do I need to continue returning to the clinic to get more nasal spray? I frequently visit the doctor due to conditions like tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, gastroenteritis, gastroes...

Purulent nasal discharge and nasal congestion? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing white nasal discharge and nasal congestion for over a month. Last Wednesday, I visited a clinic where the doctor suggested it might be an infection, as I had a significant amount of white nasal...

Nasal issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing nasal congestion for almost a year (usually just one side is congested, but since I can still breathe normally, I haven't paid much attention to it). However, in the past few months, I have frequently been smelling smoke,...

White bumps on both sides of the tongue root? Hello, recently I felt like there was something stuck in my throat while swallowing, and I discovered white bumps on both sides of the base of my tongue. Although the sensation of a foreign body has disappeared, the bumps have not gon...

Common Health Issues I often visit the doctor, and on March 1st, I was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis. Today, I have throat inflammation, and at times, I experience acute upper respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and so on. Could these be the cause...

Desensitization therapy Can allergic rhinitis be cured with desensitization therapy? How many sessions does health insurance cover? Which department should I consult?

Can allergic rhinitis cause tinnitus? Hello, two years ago I had otitis media, and since then my tinnitus has not disappeared. I went to see a doctor, but they said there was no problem. I would like to ask: 1. Can allergic rhinitis cause tinnitus? 2. When I pinch my nose and blo...

Health issues In the past, my discomfort was mild, but today I definitely feel quite unwell. I went to the clinic, and the doctor said my nose was congested and helped clear it, mentioning that my nasal passages were more open now. However, I didn't feel significant nasal co...