Runny nose, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 8

Sinusitis medications Can sinusitis be treated with Western medicine? Is surgery necessary, and what would that entail? What foods can be consumed with sinusitis? What happens if I take Siwu Decoction? I have just started experiencing sinusitis and have taken Western medicine, wh...

Sore throat with morning phlegm that is brownish and rusty in color? I have been experiencing throat discomfort for the past two weeks, primarily upon waking up. The first few sputum samples in the morning are brownish and rust-colored, but throughout the day, the sputum is clear...

Persistent nasal discharge? On February 25th, I went out and caught a cold, resulting in a runny nose the next day. After seeing two doctors without improvement, I bought medication from a pharmacy and took it for seven days, but there was no change, so I stopped seeking medical ...

There is something on the palatopharyngeal arch? Based on the symptoms described, including dry mouth, sore throat, runny nose, cough with some phlegm, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck (which are mobile and non-tender), it is possible that this could be a case of mild tonsilli...

Chronic sinusitis is not improving? Hello, doctor. My child is currently six years and two months old and has asthma, skin allergies, and nasal allergies. Since last year, he has been suffering from sinusitis, which has been recurrent for over six months. Each time he stops medic...

The treatment regimen for the antibiotic leucomycin? Hello, doctor. My child is 4 years old and has been experiencing nasal allergies. Since October of this year, we have been troubled by a runny nose, nasal congestion, and phlegm. We have visited the pediatrician several times, ...

Unilateral enlargement of the tonsil without pain? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I noticed that my right tonsil appears slightly enlarged, as shown in the attached image (https://imgur.com/a/2OGcm) (taken in front of a mirror). I do not experience any pain when swallowing or at other ...

Sinusitis is not contagious? Hello, doctor. Can sinusitis be contagious? There is a child at home with sinusitis, and he has had a runny nose for at least six months. My son drank from a cup that he had used. Is there a risk of transmission? Thank you for your response.

EB virus testing issues? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my blood test results showing positive for EBV-CA IgA (1:40X(+)). I visited an ENT specialist for an endoscopic examination, which revealed no abnormalities on the surface. Is there a need for a biopsy of the nasoph...

Severe ear discomfort and pain? I have a runny nose, and when I pinched my nose and blew, I heard a loud "pop" in my left ear, followed by pain. It felt like something had burst, and now my left ear hurts a lot, and I keep hearing a "buzzing" sound. Can this b...

Two lymph nodes have developed below the head, behind the ear? Hello Dr. Zheng, About a month ago (on October 25), I noticed a lymph node about 1 to 1.2 cm in size in my right ear, connected to my head. A few days later, on October 31, I discovered another lymph node of the same...

Chronic pharyngitis Hello Doctor, here is my medical history. I am not sure if I am a patient with chronic pharyngitis, but after researching related knowledge online, I feel that my symptoms align quite well. Around the end of August, one Saturday afternoon, I suddenly developed...

A metallic or bloody taste in the mouth? Hello, I would like to ask if I had a runny nose yesterday morning and kept blowing my nose forcefully, but after a while, I noticed a metallic taste in my mouth. Is this because I blew my nose too hard, or is it due to the air I expelled ...

High-frequency tinnitus Hello Doctor, I experienced dizziness and went to sleep, and when I woke up, my right eustachian tube felt blocked. I have been visiting the clinic for over two weeks, but recently, due to the holiday, the doctor was unavailable, so I stopped taking my med...

Should I go to a major hospital for an examination? On the evening of September 16, I suddenly started experiencing nasal congestion and a runny nose. On the morning of September 17, I began to feel dizzy and pressure in my head, and my axillary temperature exceeded 37 degrees Ce...

Is the sound in the ear related to a nasal issue or an ear issue? Hello doctor, I don't know why, but one day I started experiencing a buzzing noise in both ears, a high-frequency sound that is particularly noticeable in quiet environments and when I'm trying to sleep, ...

Hearing is normal, but the constant feeling of swelling severely affects daily life? Recently, I started to worry because I suddenly felt swelling in my ear, but it was intermittent at first. However, during the summer vacation, it became persistent day and night. Since I needed ...

After riding my bike in the afternoon, I woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat? I rode my bike from around 4 PM to after 7 PM. Since I haven't ridden in a long time and I went quite far and fast, I was actually quite breathless along the way. I drank cold spo...

Peeling and itching of the nose? Hello, I currently have allergic rhinitis. I previously underwent carbon dioxide laser surgery at an otolaryngology clinic. After the first procedure, I initially didn't feel any changes, but later I noticed a reduction in my allergy symptoms...

Smelling a non-existent burning odor? Hello Doctor, in the past, whenever I caught a cold, I would experience a continuous runny nose, and after a while, I would smell a moderate burning odor (the doctor diagnosed it as acute rhinitis). Each time I swim, after water enters my nos...