Runny nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 12

Management of allergic rhinitis? Hello, doctor... Regarding the management of allergic rhinitis, I feel really helpless. I have sought medical help multiple times, and each time I am prescribed antihistamines and nasal decongestant sprays. However, I originally had minimal sneezi...

How to check..? Hello, doctor. I'm sorry to bother you again. I used to have severe nasal allergies, but now I experience less runny nose and sneezing, although I do have nasal congestion that alternates between sides. At night, one side is always completely blocked. I have ...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Rhinitis Issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing significant stress due to work, leading to anxiety and worry. After a period of consultation with a physician, it was determined that my issues may primarily stem from Obstructive ...

Nasal congestion during sleep? Hello, doctor. During the day, I rarely experience nasal congestion, and I do not have sneezing or runny nose. However, at night, I do get congested, and I usually don't wake up during the night; I only notice the congestion when I wake up in t...

Herpetic pharyngitis with high fever? Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing a high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) from last Thursday, which lasted for three days, and then I developed herpetic pharyngitis. The doctor diagnosed it as enterovirus. My sore throat improved gradually a...

Sinusitis? Hello Doctor: I have a history of nasal allergies, and I tend to have a runny nose when exposed to cold air. However, for the past year, I have been experiencing yellow-green nasal discharge daily (is this pus?). Sometimes, I notice a foul smell. I often clear my nose,...

Post-nasal drip I would like to ask the doctor: I have a runny nose due to a cold and allergies. Sometimes I can blow my nose, and sometimes I can't, so I end up swallowing it. I've heard that swallowing mucus that passes through the nasopharynx can lead to nasopharynge...

Cheek issues I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing a cold recently, but what troubles me is that my right cheek feels tight and has a sense of pressure. Sometimes the area around my right nose itches, but I have a runny nose on the left side, while the right si...

Nasal mucus with blood streaks? Hello, doctor. My symptoms include a runny nose, post-nasal drip, and occasionally blood-tinged mucus or phlegm, which usually occurs in the morning and happens about once a month. The blood is very minimal and varies in color from dark to deep. Do...

Persistent nasal discharge? Hello, my daughter is in the fourth grade this year and has been suffering from nasal allergies for a long time. However, medication has not been effective, and she has a runny nose every day, sometimes thick and sometimes thin, and occasionally has a ...

The throat is constantly itchy and there is a dry cough, sometimes leading to choking? Hello Doctor: Recently, I often wake up with nasal congestion, and my nose feels uncomfortable, as if mucus is draining down, making me want to swallow frequently. My throat often feels itchy, ...

Runny nose, sneezing, and allergy issues? Hello Dr. Zheng, My wife has always been healthy and rarely had any major issues, even catching colds infrequently. However, in recent years, she has suddenly started experiencing frequent runny noses, using dozens of tissues in a single...

Middle Turbinate Syndrome Hello, I have been experiencing pain near the bridge of my nose and around the eye socket for the past six months. I also feel a subtle swelling in my nasal passages that leads to dizziness. When the pain occurs, it radiates from the eye socket to the en...

Coughing to the point of nearly choking? I have been coughing a lot recently and producing white phlegm. For the past few days, I have felt completely fatigued, and when I cough, it makes me want to vomit. My appetite has also decreased significantly. I have seen a doctor who dia...

The voice has become hoarse? Hello doctor, I went to see the doctor in the morning because I had a runny nose and a cough. After taking the medication, my voice became hoarse in the evening. What should I do?

Chronic rhinitis Dear Dr. Hsu, In addition to symptoms such as frequent sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion, can rhinitis also cause pain similar to that of sinusitis? I have been experiencing intermittent sharp and dull pain in the area of my upper right molars and near ...

Symptoms of a recovering cold? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. I have had a cold for five days now. However, I have not taken any medication because I want to undergo physical therapy. I have only been drinking fresh lemon water and resting a lot. In the first two ...

Nasal issues..? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from nasal congestion and a runny nose for over a year without improvement. After an endoscopic examination, the doctor diagnosed me with allergic rhinitis. Recently, I have also been experiencing frequent nosebleeds. I would l...

I've been experiencing discomfort in my nose these past few days? Last week, I had a cold, and the doctor mentioned that I had a bit of post-nasal drip, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Now that my cold is mostly better, I've been feeling something strange in...

Questions regarding minimally invasive surgery for allergic rhinitis? Hello: I have been troubled by allergic rhinitis, experiencing prolonged nasal congestion, especially during seasonal changes, along with runny nose, itchy eyes, and persistent dark circles. A physician suggest...