Saliva, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 35

Foreign body sensation in the throat? About five years ago, while eating, I accidentally swallowed a small piece of squid without chewing it properly because I was eating too quickly. Unfortunately, the transparent cartilage inside the squid got stuck in my throat and esophagus. ...

Salivary gland tumor! Dear Doctor: I previously had a large salivary gland tumor removed due to pain (approximately the size of an egg). Recently, I accidentally discovered a small growth in the same area. Is it possible that this is a recurrence? Although I am not experiencing a...

Could you please provide more details about the tinnitus issue? Doctor, I experience tinnitus whenever I don't sleep well at night, feel too fatigued, or after intense exercise. It occurs in one ear at a time (not consistently the left or right ear) and feels as if something...

There is a hard lump in the throat? I found a hard lump on the left side of my throat that does not move and is not painful. It swells when I eat, but it is still not painful, and I am very worried. The last time I saw a doctor at a clinic, he said it was a salivary gland inflamm...

Throat issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am currently taking medications from the urology department, specifically (1) Detrusitol 2mg, (2) Tofranil 25mg, and (3) Elmiron 100mg. I am aware that one of the side effects of (2) is dry mouth, but I often experience hoarseness and a noticeable ...

Sore throat Hello Dr. Tsai: I would like to ask you about a sudden pain in my left throat that started a couple of days ago. It feels swollen and painful when I swallow saliva, as if something is stuck. The sharp pain becomes more pronounced when I yawn, to the point where it mak...

Experiencing pain deep in the ear and throat while swallowing for two months could indicate several potential conditions, such as Eustachian tube dysfunction, pharyngitis, or even referred pain from dental issues. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for a thoroug...

Issues related to salivary gland tumors? Hello Doctor, I have had swelling in the parotid glands on both sides below my ears for two weeks. There is no pain or fever, and pressing gently does not elicit any special sensation. There are no abnormalities in other parts of my body. ...

Frequent sensation of a foreign body sensation in the throat? Hello: I often feel like there is a foreign body stuck in my throat when swallowing saliva, but I do not feel any pain. This has been going on for some time. After an examination, the doctor said there were no abnormal...

Oral ulcer Hello Dr. Tsai: I have a wound approximately 0.5 to 1 centimeter on the inner gum of my left side. Initially, I thought it was due to gum inflammation and lack of sleep, but it has been nearly two weeks now. I have also asked my dentist to apply medication, but there h...

The popping sound in the ears? Hello, Doctor. Sometimes when I swallow saliva, I hear a popping sound in my ears, especially when my throat feels uncomfortable or when my tonsils are swollen. Could this be caused by the discomfort in my throat? Additionally, my tonsils often swel...

Ear pain? Hello, I have a question to ask you. About five days ago, I started experiencing pain when swallowing saliva or food. What could this symptom indicate? I have had similar situations in the past that improved with medication. Thank you very much for taking the time to an...

I have a question regarding tonsillitis... Please respond quickly, doctor? Hello, doctor... I have been experiencing tonsillitis for over a week now. I took medication and felt a bit better, but it has relapsed. The pain has been unbearable these past few days; even eating, drink...

Sore throat Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, I have recently been eating spicy foods, such as chili peppers and garlic, and my throat starts to feel very spicy, which is normal. However, why does it feel spicy in my ear as well? It is mostly on the right side, where the sensat...

There is a small hard mass located in the middle next to the underside of the tongue? There is a small hard mass located on the underside of my tongue in the middle. I can feel it when I move my tongue down. I have seen a doctor, but they are still uncertain about what it is. It ...

Tonsils Sore throat with difficulty swallowing, pain even when consuming liquid foods, feeling unwell, redness and swelling on the left side of the esophagus, presence of phlegm. I have seen many doctors who all diagnosed acute tonsillitis. Despite taking medication and receiving...

Frequent dry mouth? Hello, doctor: I feel very uncomfortable in my throat and often experience dry mouth, even though I drink at least 4000 cc of water every day. Each time I drink water, within three minutes my throat becomes dry again. I can't even breathe in cold air; it ...

Dysphagia In the past week, I have felt like there is phlegm stuck in my throat. However, I do not have a cough, runny nose, fever, or sore throat. It is just very difficult to swallow saliva, and I have tried to cough up the phlegm, but it hasn't worked. I have been feeling...

Why does the nose detect unpleasant odors? A couple of days ago, I had a fever, and since then, I've been smelling a foul odor coming from my right nostril. I don't have a runny nose, but when I swallow saliva, I feel post-nasal drip, which I end up swallowing. However,...

Halitosis Hello, doctor! I have been suffering from halitosis for over ten years. When I was younger, my saliva production was normal, but after experiencing gastroenteritis, my saliva production decreased significantly, and I often need to drink water. Due to the reduced saliva,...