Sinusitis, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 34

Nasal congestion? Hello, my right nostril is often blocked, and when I touch inside, I can feel a soft mass that seems like a polyp. Could this be a nasal polyp? If so, besides surgery, are there other treatment options available? Also, how long does the treatment typically take?...

Is there noise when speaking? I have been experiencing continuous colds since February of this year for about a month. After recovering, I noticed that whenever I sing or speak, it feels like there is something phlegmy stuck in my throat, accompanied by a rattling sound when I sp...

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 ...

Nasal polyp Can nasal polyps be treated with laser therapy instead of endoscopic surgery?

Lymph node tenderness? Duration: 3 weeks Symptoms: Recently, I have been able to feel swollen lymph nodes on both sides of my earlobes and under my jaw, with tenderness upon pressure. Could this be caused by sinusitis leading to post-nasal drip, which in turn has triggered tons...

What other methods are available to treat chronic sinusitis? Hello Doctor, thank you for your response. I have also researched some information, and it is indeed true that sinusitis is not related to psychosomatic disorders. For patients with chronic illnesses who endure pain dai...

Bactroban is not typically used to treat chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis is usually managed with nasal corticosteroids, saline nasal irrigation, and sometimes antibiotics if a bacterial infection is suspected. Bactroban (mupirocin) is primarily used for treating skin infecti...

I'm really worried? Hello, Doctor. I have nasal allergies. Whenever the weather changes or it gets cold, especially in winter, I tend to catch colds easily. When I have a cold, my nose runs, but the mucus is very thick. Even after I clean it, it comes back shortly after—it&#...

The symptoms distinguishing sinusitis from allergic rhinitis? Dear Doctor, My five-year-old child, who has been attending kindergarten, was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis over a month ago. The main symptoms included thick nasal discharge and coughing. The doctor explained that...

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...

Sinusitis and psychosomatic disorders? Hello, doctor! One of my friends has been suffering from sinusitis for three years. He has tried many treatments, including both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and has undergone surgery twice—once for the frontal sinus an...

Regarding nasopharyngeal tumors? Hello Doctor: Six months ago, I experienced a decline in hearing in my left ear (it felt like there was something blocking it), along with dizziness and migraines. I went to the hospital for an examination, and after a biopsy, the doctor informed ...

Surgery How long do you need to stay in the hospital after sinusitis surgery?

Nasal issues? Hello, I often experience post-nasal drip. I have visited many otolaryngologists, but none have been able to resolve the issue. Sometimes when I take the medications prescribed by the ENT specialists, I feel a pressure in my head, which is quite uncomfortable, and I...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. I started experiencing tinnitus a while ago, but I'm not sure what triggered it. It has been continuous since then. I visited a major hospital where a physician examined me and conducte...

Dizziness and tinnitus? In the past two to three years, I have been experiencing dizziness and tinnitus, occasionally accompanied by mild headaches. The symptoms are as follows: 1. I often feel lightheaded, and even slight movements can make me feel dizzy. My legs feel weak, an...

The doctor said my nose looks strange? I went to see an ENT specialist because I've been suffering from nasal congestion since childhood. The doctor said I have chronic nasal turbinate hypertrophy. What does this mean, and what should I do about it? (The doctor explained, bu...

The appearance of white patches on the vocal cords is known as leukoplakia? Hello Dr. Tsai! I had surgery for chronic sinusitis two years ago, and recently, over the past year, my nose has often been swollen. I underwent a nasopharyngoscopy, and the doctor found leukoplakia on my...

I have a question I would like to ask..? I have been experiencing a runny nose frequently since middle school, especially during weather changes or cold fronts, so blowing my nose has become a common occurrence for me. The doctor diagnosed me with nasal allergies. Last October, w...

Nasal issues? Hello Dr. Hu: I have been troubled by nasal issues for many years. I have allergic rhinitis, a deviated septum, and asthma. Sometimes when I have an episode, just touching my nose causes pain, and it feels like there are wounds inside my nose. I also experience head...