Saliva, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 7

Is the throat inflammation caused by COVID-19 unmanageable in terms of pain relief? Hello, Doctor. I am currently a confirmed case and am in isolation, so I am seeing a doctor via telemedicine. On the first day of my diagnosis, I had a fever all day and a swollen throat, so I c...

Uncertain whether it is a case of accidentally swallowing a fishbone or a psychological effect? Hello, Doctor. Last night I ate a dish with baby fish and scrambled eggs. While eating, I felt something prickly from the fish, but I didn't pay much attention since it was baby f...

Tingling sensation in the tongue or feeling of thirst, with cracks appearing in the middle of the tongue? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms over the past few months, including a tingling sensation in my tongue or a feeling of thirst, as well as cracks appearing in t...

Nasal and salivary issues? Hello, Dr. Chi, I am inquiring on behalf of my grandfather regarding his symptoms. In recent days, he has been experiencing continuous clear nasal discharge and excessive saliva secretion, which he has been spitting out. He does not have any phlegm in...

Itchy sensation on the right side of the throat during swallowing, with associated feelings in the ear? The second molar on the right side has a deep cavity, and I recently underwent root canal treatment to address the decay issue. I tend to experience nasopharyngeal allergies (m...

There is a movable, soft lump in the left lower jaw when tilting the head down, but it is not painful? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a soft, movable lump near the left lower jaw close to the chin. It feels like a bone, is not painful, and seems to be more noticeable when I low...

The tongue feels rough or dry? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed a significant roughness and dryness on my tongue over the past month, similar to the sensation after being burned. I am very sensitive to spicy foods. I am not currently taking any medications. My saliva product...

Possible trauma leading to difficulty swallowing and throat pain? Hello Doctor: A month ago, a good friend showed me some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves: he used his thighs to secure my head and neck and applied pressure. Since he was trained, I was more relaxed and didn't protec...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about my condition and visited an ENT specialist. The doctor diagnosed me with tonsillitis and performed an endoscopy, which showed no major issues. I have returned for follow-up visits two or thre...

Swallowing difficulties Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions despite your busy schedule! Recently, I have been experiencing a sense of psychological pressure when swallowing saliva or drinking water, which causes hesitation during the swallowing...

Salivary gland cyst surgery issues? A few weeks ago, I bit my lower lip while eating, resulting in a swollen blister. I went to the hospital, and the doctor diagnosed it as a painful salivary gland cyst. The doctor attempted to puncture it with a needle, but the blister did not g...

A polyp resembling pus growing under the tongue can be painful? As mentioned in the title, I started developing a polyp under my tongue a couple of days ago. It hurts when I eat or accidentally touch it while swallowing saliva, and it seems to be getting progressively more painfu...

When swallowing, there is always a concern about choking, which leads to swallowing forcefully? Hello doctor, I am currently 20 years old and have never had any swallowing issues before. However, last month I choked on some noodles, and since then, I have been worried about choki...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing sharp pain on the left side of my throat wall extending to the base of my tongue for six months, accompanied by a sensation of a foreign body. The symptoms persist throughout the day; swallowing sal...

Hello, I had a septoplasty surgery a few days ago? Hello, I had a septoplasty three days ago and have self-paid packing in my nose. Now, when I swallow saliva, I feel like my eardrum is being sucked in, and sometimes the suction sensation increases, causing temporary ear fullness...

Pain in the upper throat behind the nose? I have a sore throat, but it's located above the throat at the back of my nose. I don't have a runny nose, but I feel a bit of pain when swallowing saliva. Could this be a cold?

There are three white nodules on the tip of the tongue? It has been present for three days and continues to be painful. Just moving my tongue slightly to touch my teeth or drinking cold or hot beverages causes pain. Additionally, there is a noticeable hard ring around the white g...

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Report Issues Hello, Dr. Li. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my oral and pharyngeal walls, which becomes particularly noticeable when swallowing saliva. There is also sharp pain and a foreign body sensati...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? I have frequently felt a foreign body sensation in my throat for over six months. Swallowing saliva feels like there is a lump, but I don't have significant issues when eating. I have seen an otolaryngologist in May, June, September...

Tip of the tongue phenomenon Hello Doctor: In the past few days, I have noticed swelling in the upper part of my mouth after waking up. I thought it would go away like before, and I could just apply some oral ointment once the swelling subsided. However, I didn't expect that...