Runny nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 11

Throat and nasal issues? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have been taking medication for high blood pressure for about ten years and have been on insomnia medication for nearly four years. Recently, I have been experiencing a bitter taste in my throat after taking my medication, which I didn&...

Constant nasal discharge? I have been experiencing a runny nose for the past two days, and sometimes I cough, but I do not have a fever or headache. Could this just be a cold, or is it possible that I have contracted the flu?

Feeling of ear fullness? I have been experiencing a cold for the past few days, but I haven't had a fever. However, yesterday morning, I felt a pressure in my left ear, and I still have a runny nose and nasal congestion. I went to see a doctor, and they diagnosed me with oti...

Nighttime cough with phlegm and blood-tinged nasal discharge? I had a cold before the New Year, and while I recovered, I still cough at night. The phlegm is thick and yellow, sometimes white, and it has been the same until now. I previously visited a clinic and received medicatio...

Nasal allergy surgery I have severe nasal allergies (itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion) almost year-round, and I don't want to take medication every day anymore. I have undergone laser treatment to remove nasal polyps, but the allergies returned after about ...

Is the Eustachian tube blocked? Or is mucus running into the middle ear? In the morning, I had a runny nose, and my right nostril was blocked. As a result, when I forcefully blew my nose, it felt like something was stuck in my right ear. Can it be determined whether my Eustachian...

Allergic rhinitis 1. I would like to ask why the medications and treatment methods prescribed by the nearby small clinic were completely ineffective in controlling my nasal congestion and runny nose, and I had to go to a more distant regional hospital to manage my symptoms. Is th...

Post-nasal drip Hello doctor, in February, I had a cold and experienced a runny nose, sometimes with blood clots or streaks of blood. I visited a clinic, and they said it might be due to broken capillaries, so they prescribed me an ointment. Now, in the mornings, I have a lot of ...

I would like to inquire about oral infections related to HPV? Dear Dr. Cheng, About a month ago, I performed oral sex on a friend. Although his genitalia appeared normal, I later read various articles and discovered that even without visible abnormalities, there is still a risk ...

Nasal issues A white bump has formed on the anterior edge of the inner wall of the nostril. It is usually not very noticeable and not painful, but it causes a runny nose when irritated.

I have been on medication for sinusitis for 15 days, but I still have symptoms? I have been dealing with sinusitis for 15 days. The doctor said that the treatment is considered complete and my condition has improved significantly, with only a little mucus remaining. However, afte...

Nasal discharge with an iodine color? One day, I felt a pressure in my head that was uncomfortable, followed by a sensation of soreness in my nose, similar to the feeling of nasal congestion being relieved, although I did not have nasal congestion. A few days later, while squatti...

Nasal mucus with blood? Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago on December 21, I had significant redness and swelling on the right side of my throat. I visited a doctor on December 24, who said it was just redness and swelling without any other symptoms. However, after taking the medication...

Coughing for one week? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms of cough and runny nose for the past week. Last Thursday, I had a slight fever and sore throat, but I felt better afterward. However, about 3 to 4 days ago, my cough and runny nose worsened, and since yesterda...

Allergic rhinitis Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sneezing every morning right after I wake up, along with a sensation in my nose as if I have inhaled water. My throat is also filled with phlegm, and I have a runny nose, which leads me to constantly rub my nose. These...

Nasal issues A few days ago, I had a cold with a runny nose, and then yesterday, I noticed a little blood when I blew my nose. However, that issue seems to have resolved. I feel like I can't breathe or smell anything through my left nostril. What should I do? Will it get bet...

Is the occurrence of a nasal perforation after undergoing septoplasty considered medical malpractice? After the surgery on October 1, 2015, I had six follow-up visits over a period of one and a half months. The surgeon consistently said everything looked good, but I still felt un...

Bad breath upon exhalation? I have noticed a strange odor coming from my brother over the past six months that he himself hasn't detected. After observing him, I found that the smell is emanating from his nose and mouth; it's not foul but quite unusual. It resembles a g...

There is a constant humming or buzzing sound in the ear? Doctor, I have been experiencing a buzzing sound in my ears for the past two to three years, which resembles the sound of insects. Sometimes, I also feel pain, and when I swallow, I hear a crackling sound. I have seen docto...

Brown nasal discharge? In the past, I would wake up every morning with clear nasal discharge, but for the past three days, upon waking, I noticed that the mucus from my left nostril had a slight brownish tint (watery). Initially, I didn't think much of it, but after I bought...