Saliva, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 34

Unilateral throat foreign body sensation? I have been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my left throat when swallowing saliva for almost a month. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something there. I went to see a doctor, and some said it could be pharyngiti...

Earplug/Eustachian tube obstruction/Sudden sensorineural hearing loss vs. Chronic pharyngitis Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic, my current symptoms are as follows: Ears: Every morning, I experience a feeling of fullness in my ears, and I can hear an echo of my own voice. I ca...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Doctor, I sometimes experience pain in one side of my oropharynx, throat, tonsils, ear root, and the area behind my jaw. Occasionally, the pain is concentrated in the ear root. The episodes last for several seconds to a few tens of seconds, generally no...

Throat..? Hello Doctor: I often experience a scratchy and painful sensation in my throat, and I almost feel dizzy at regular intervals every day. Sometimes taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication helps, but other times it seems ineffective for my throat discomfort....

Inner ear imbalance On the morning of March 12 this year, I suddenly experienced dizziness upon waking up, with objects appearing to spin (I can't remember if it was to the left or right, and it lasted about 10 seconds). I felt nauseous but did not vomit. When swallowing sal...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Due to participating in a singing competition, I sang for an extended period of time. Recently, I have felt a tightness in my throat. When I reach into my mouth and touch the back of my tongue, it seems like there is a growth, but it doesn't hur...

Could you please specify the throat issue you are experiencing? Hello doctor, my throat has not been very good since I was a child, but recently it has felt even more uncomfortable. It feels like there is a thin layer covering my throat, and it feels blocked. If I don't coug...

Regarding the degeneration of the throat in the elderly? Hello Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask you about the throat degeneration issue in elderly individuals. My grandmother is 76 years old, and in the past year or two, she has frequently experienced a sensation of a foreign body in...

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way? Hello, I've been feeling like there's phlegm stuck in my throat for the past few days, and I can't seem to cough it out. Additionally, when I swallow saliva, I can taste blood, and it has a foul smell. I...

Drooling Hello Dr. Hu: My husband is 30 years old, but he drools a lot while sleeping at night, and it has a strong odor. Could this indicate a health issue? Is it similar to teeth grinding at night, suggesting there might be a problem in some way?

Experiencing throat pain when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my throat when swallowing saliva or food. Although it's not severe, this sensation has never occurred before, and it has been happening for about two weeks now. Initial...

Do you have a sensation of a foreign body in your throat? Hello, Dr. Yeh: About two months ago, I had a mild cold. After that, I went out singing and drinking with some friends. When I woke up, my throat was extremely painful. Although I eventually recovered, my throat still feel...

Salivary gland secretion abnormalities? Dear Dr. Yeh, I feel that my salivary glands are secreting more saliva than usual. When my mind goes blank and I sit quietly, I notice that it keeps producing saliva, filling my mouth, so I have to swallow constantly to prevent overflow. I ...

Difficulties in initiating conversation? Hello doctor, I engaged in oral sex with a sex worker at the end of August 2004 without protection, which led to persistent pain in my oral cavity, throat, and tongue. Subsequently, I visited an otolaryngology clinic where the physician pe...

Throat and esophagus Hello, doctor. It's been about three days. I went out singing with friends one night, and when I woke up, I felt like something was stuck in my throat, and it hurts a lot. At first, I thought I had swallowed something, so I tried drinking water and eatin...

Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...

Regarding salivary gland stones? The condition began during my sophomore and junior years of high school. In my senior year, I experienced difficulty swallowing, which led to the removal of my left submandibular gland along with a stone. However, it was previously discovered that...

Sore throat and tongue pain after oral sex? Hello Doctor, at the end of August, after oral sex with a sex worker, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my tongue, mouth, and throat, along with nausea and a constant urge to vomit. I visited two ENT specialists who performed ...

Throat issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing a persistent dry cough for a month. It fluctuates between being better and worse, and at times, I cough so hard that I feel like I might vomit. Other times, it feels normal. I am still a student, so my environment hasn't...

Chronic pain Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of phlegm in my nasal cavity, which makes my breathing slightly uncomfortable, likely due to the phlegm. There is also some phlegm near the roof of my mouth, which when expelled is not very thick and is wh...