Runny nose, Otolaryngology FAQ

My ear feels strange? Hello, I am currently experiencing a cold with severe nasal congestion and runny nose, which is very uncomfortable. Two nights ago, I felt a strong pulsation in the blood vessels of my right ear, a thumping sensation. After a night's sleep, it improved,...

Nasal allergies Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a runny nose since middle school. The symptoms occur right after I eat, and I also have phlegm in my throat, both of which are clear. My nose runs severely whether I eat hot or cold food, and sometimes it starts running sudde...

Throat and nasal issues? Hello Doctor, I have a somewhat complex issue that has been bothering me, so I would like to seek your advice. Symptoms: 1. I have persistent clear nasal discharge (not thick), and occasionally experience unexplained nasal congestion. 2. I feel like t...

Generalized tingling, itching, and numbness? Hello, Doctor: I was diagnosed with severe allergic rhinitis in mid-September last year, and I have experienced many symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations, abdominal pain, tingling in the so...

Unilateral nasal odor? Hello, Doctor. About two weeks ago, I started to notice a plastic-like smell in my left nostril, accompanied by a feeling of congestion (similar to the sensation before a nosebleed), but there has been no actual discharge. I have a history of allergies and ...

Influenza Transmission Issues Hello, Doctor. My mother (60 years old) contracted the flu last Tuesday (March 12). Her symptoms included fever, runny nose, and sore throat. As of today, March 22, she still has a cough with phlegm and a runny nose, but she no longer has a fever or ...

Sudden loss of voice (complete aphonia) after a cold? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing cold symptoms last Tuesday (March 12) including fever, runny nose, sore throat, nasopharyngeal inflammation, cough, and phlegm. Yesterday, due to persistent coughing, I took cough syrup con...

Allergic rhinitis issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions (I have quite a few, and sometimes when I go to see a doctor, I don't know how to explain everything in detail from start to finish. Thank you for your help!): Symptoms: I have been troubled by ...

Sore throat and runny nose? I started coughing a few days ago, and my throat has been dry and itchy for about two to three days. Then I developed a fever, which subsided within a day. The day before the fever, I had severe nasal discharge that was watery and would run down on its...

Antihistamine medications side effects? Hello, doctor. This afternoon, after taking a 60 mg Ailai tablet, I started to feel a bit of a headache and nausea about two hours later after eating (I eventually vomited). I have taken quite a few Allergan coated tablets and Xylo extended...

Tonsillitis > Suppuration I started having a fever, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough at midnight on the 12th. I felt cold and had severe pain when swallowing. On the 13th, I went to see a doctor who diagnosed me with tonsillitis and gave me an inj...

Is there a possibility of developing nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello Doctor: In December, I noticed swelling of about three lymph nodes on the right side of my neck (they are palpable, with one being larger, approximately 1.5 cm, located in the upper neck). After an ultrasound, t...

Allergic rhinitis Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis for the past few months, experiencing frequent runny nose and post-nasal drip, so I have been taking antihistamines. I was previously using second-generation antihistamines, but during my last visit to t...

I am very scared that it might be nasopharyngeal cancer? In elementary school, I experienced daily nosebleeds, which I attributed to allergies, so I didn't think much of it. However, it has been a long time since that happened, and recently, over the past 2 to 3 weeks, I...

Post-nasal drip and cough concerns? I visited a clinic and received medication, but I'm experiencing a situation similar to before. One night, I couldn't stop coughing, and it happened very frequently. Every time I coughed, my whole body would feel hot, making it imposs...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a medication issue? Hello, doctor. Due to a cold these past few days, I took a packet of Taisho Seiyaku's Daiichibou (granules) that I brought back from Japan. However, I realized after taking it that it states not to be used with ant...

Nasal discharge with blood or blood clots? Hello Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a runny nose and throat phlegm since early December. In the mornings, I typically have light yellow-green nasal mucus and phlegm, which turns clear by the afternoon. Occasionally, I notice long-a...

Ear, nose, and throat issues? On November 7, I noticed that the color of my earwax was different; prior to this, both ears had light yellow earwax. The left ear had a brownish color and contained a small soft, moist area less than 0.3 cm (this was the only time it felt soft). The...

Abnormal cough and wheezing? Hello Doctor, I have had a tendency to have a runny nose and nasal allergies since childhood, and I have an allergic constitution. Since the end of June this year, I have been experiencing a strange cough and wheezing sounds, along with a sensation of...

Sore throat due to a cold? Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing a runny nose, swollen throat, severe throat pain, and yellow phlegm and nasal discharge for the past few days. I saw a doctor who said it was a viral infection. I would like to ask how to differentiate between ...