Sinusitis, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 22

Frequent nasal congestion? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing frequent nasal congestion in my left nostril. Since April 1st, I have been visiting the ENT department at the hospital. I have a history of two surgeries on my nose (for nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis), with t...

Can sinusitis cause swelling in the groin lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Cheng: Could sinusitis cause swelling in the groin lymph nodes? Thank you very much for your response.

What about the use of antibiotics? Dear Dr. Zheng, I have been experiencing a cold for quite some time now. There is no nasal discharge, but I occasionally have white phlegm when clearing my throat (for the past 10 days). Recently, I have noticed a chemical smell in my nasal pas...

It feels like there is something stuck in the area between the throat and the nose? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a sensation of something being stuck between my nose and throat. What could this condition be? Is there a way to alleviate it? Could it possibly be sinusiti...

Individuals with Eustachian tube dysfunction are more prone to developing otitis media? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abnormal hearing since I was 7 years old. I feel like I can hear my own voice and breathing very loudly, and sometimes when I breathe, I even feel a vib...

Please provide more details about the nasal septum issue you would like to inquire about? Hello Doctor, I have a question: Does a septoplasty necessarily include turbinate reduction surgery? The doctor who is going to perform the surgery mentioned that I have turbinate hypertro...

After running, my eyes itch, my nose itches, and I sneeze? I had a sore throat before running. After my run this afternoon, my eyes suddenly became itchy, my nose was itchy, and I started sneezing uncontrollably. Then my eyes swelled up, and my palms also became itchy. After abou...

Nasal allergies? Hello Dr. Zheng, I would like to ask a question. I have a history of nasal allergies, but my symptoms have not been as severe as they are now. When I visited the clinic, I was experiencing intense sneezing and nasal congestion. The clinic used a nasal irrigatio...

Nasal and ear issues? A month ago, I experienced nasal congestion, a cough with a lot of phlegm, and a popping sound in both ears (which I can control). After seeing a doctor, I was told that one ear canal was slightly red, and I was prescribed medication. The doctor diagnosed me...

Eustachian tube obstruction Recently, after catching a cold, I have been experiencing a popping sound when swallowing saliva, along with a feeling of blockage. After consulting a doctor, I was informed that it is due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Are there any methods to allevi...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of post-nasal drip? Hello, Dr. Zheng! I would like to ask you about something. I previously had a cold with a runny nose, and after recovering from the cold, the runny nose went away. However, I later noticed that I have been fee...

Post-nasal drip and nasal congestion? Hello Doctor: Recently, I often experience post-nasal drip while sleeping, along with nasal congestion. I also frequently feel pain in the forehead area above my left eye. Could this be a symptom of sinusitis? I had surgery for chronic sinusi...

Eustachian tube dysfunction Hello, doctor. About three years ago, I started experiencing a feeling of fullness in my left ear, and I hear a popping sound when I move my mouth. The first ENT specialist I saw diagnosed it as Eustachian tube dysfunction and advised that exercise wou...

Chronic recurrent sinusitis? Hello, doctor. I, along with a child in my family (7 years old), have similar symptoms and have both been diagnosed with sinusitis. My symptoms include early-stage yellow/green nasal discharge, body aches, headaches, and a productive cough with yellow...

Is it the flu or just a common cold? On the morning of March 21, I started coughing, and in the afternoon, I developed a fever and headache, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. In the evening, I went to see a doctor, and my temperature was 39 degrees Celsius. The doctor dia...

Hello, doctor. I have nasal mucosa swelling, yellow discharge, and nosebleeds? Hello, Doctor. Recently, for over a month, I have been experiencing intermittent swelling of the nasal mucosa on one side, accompanied by yellow discharge and occasional nosebleeds. I visited a doctor ...

Swelling on the right side of the face has been evaluated by both Western and traditional Chinese medicine? Last November, one night my right face suddenly swelled up. I saw a Western medicine doctor who diagnosed it as otitis media, and I took Western medication for two months, ...

Nasal congestion and nasal discomfort? The patient recently developed dry socket after having his lower wisdom teeth extracted, which led to pain in the dental socket and also caused headaches and unexplained nasal congestion for nearly half a month. Although the alveolitis has b...

There are many small black dots in the nasal mucus? Hello Dr. Cheng, I apologize for bothering you. I have some questions I would like to ask. I just noticed while blowing my nose that there are many small black dots in my mucus, which are about the size of sand grains and very d...

Frequently feeling a sense of pressure in the middle of the nose, with a sensation of the ears popping when swallowing? Hello Doctor: Last June, I had a severe cold that led to sinusitis, and since then, I have felt a sensation of fullness in my ears and pressure between my nose ...