Understanding Ear Pressure Changes: Risks and Remedies for Ear Health
Sudden increase in pressure on the eardrum? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a few questions. Q1: In the past, when I was eating, I would hear a sound of air movement in one ear, and there would be a popping sound while chewing, like bubbles bursting. Later, I visited a clinic...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis med...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pressure Changes: Risks and Remedies for Ear Health
Understanding Nasal Pain and Unilateral Congestion After Injury
Nasal bridge pain and unilateral nasal congestion? Hello, doctor. Five days ago, I hit my nose. At the time, there was no nosebleed, but the pain has become increasingly noticeable over the past few days. It hurts when I press on it, and I have started experiencing unilateral nas...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, sinusitis and trauma can both cause pain in the nasal bridge or unilateral nasal congestion. If there is no significant improvement after medication treatment, it is recommended to return for a follow-up examination or to go to the hospital for further evaluation. Wishing ...[Read More] Understanding Nasal Pain and Unilateral Congestion After Injury
Morning Nasal Mucus Drainage: Why Am I Seeing Blood Streaks?
In the morning, when I sniff mucus back into my throat, there is often blood streaks? I often notice slight traces of blood when I clear mucus from my throat after waking up in the morning. This symptom has been persistent for a month, but it occurs intermittently. I do not exper...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
There are many causes of nosebleeds, the most common being thin nasal mucosa, often resulting from forceful nose blowing. However, conditions such as nasopharyngeal or nasal cavity tumors (like nasopharyngeal carcinoma), sinusitis, fungal infections, allergic rhinitis, hypertensi...[Read More] Morning Nasal Mucus Drainage: Why Am I Seeing Blood Streaks?
Understanding Ear Pain After Showering: Is It Inflammation or Something Else?
Ear problems Hello, Dr. Chi. I would like to ask about a situation where water got into my ear after washing my hair. For the past one or two days, I've been experiencing pain in my left ear when I burp, and I can hear sounds. Whenever I eat on the left side, I also experien...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis me...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pain After Showering: Is It Inflammation or Something Else?
Chronic Nasal Congestion: When to Seek Further Medical Help?
Chronic nasal congestion Hello: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for six months. Previously, I consulted an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with sinusitis and prescribed antibiotics for 14 days, which alleviated the nasal congestion. Upon follow-up, it was noted that I n...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
If symptoms persist, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Regarding allergic rhinitis, there are several important concepts to consider: the individual's constitution and environmental allergens and irritants are the primary triggering factors. If one parent has aller...[Read More] Chronic Nasal Congestion: When to Seek Further Medical Help?
Understanding Ear Pulsations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Vibration in the ear? Hello Doctor, I have been busy preparing for graduate school entrance exams these past few days. Occasionally, I experience a sensation of my eardrum twitching, but it hasn't been significant or frequent, so I haven't paid much attention to it. How...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during air travel, hiking, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis m...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pulsations: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Neck Lumps: What You Need to Know About Lymph Nodes
Neck issues? Hello doctor, I suddenly noticed a lump near my neck on the right side on January 4th, and I've been experiencing soreness in my right shoulder and neck. On January 8th, I saw my first doctor, who used a nasal endoscope and said it might be lymphadenopathy. He p...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on what you have described, it does seem to lean towards lymphadenopathy. It is advisable to consider waiting for the results of the examination report.[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: What You Need to Know About Lymph Nodes
Understanding Ear Pressure and Dizziness: Is Garamycin Nasal Wash to Blame?
Dizziness, ear fullness, and scalp numbness? Hello Doctor: I am currently using Garamycin nasal irrigation, adding 1cc of Garamycin to 300cc of saline, performing the irrigation for 6 days followed by a day of rest, and I have been using it for five weeks. I have experienced ear ...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
Based on your description, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngology clinic to check for possible inflammation of the eustachian tube and vestibular nerve. The dosage of medications that typically enter the middle ear or inner ear through nasal irrigation is very small. Wishin...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pressure and Dizziness: Is Garamycin Nasal Wash to Blame?
Unusual Fragrance in Nose During Fatigue: Causes and Concerns
When the body is fatigued, a particularly strong fragrance can be detected? Hello, doctor. I have had allergic rhinitis since childhood, and this issue has followed me from the age of 15 to my current age of 31. After years of observation, I have noticed that whenever my body is ...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
It is recommended to visit a medical facility for a sinus X-ray or sinus endoscopy to determine if it is sinusitis or another condition. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Unusual Fragrance in Nose During Fatigue: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Pain in the Nasal Bridge: Causes and Solutions
Nasal bridge pain? Hello, doctor. Here’s the situation: my nasal bridge hurts, and it hurts when I touch it. Previously, I had been experiencing a runny nose every day, so I visited an ENT specialist. The doctor prescribed me a nasal spray for allergies, which I have been using, ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on what you mentioned, it could possibly be sinusitis, nasal allergies, or inflammation of the nasal soft tissues. Common symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, yellow-green nasal discharge, fever, facial pain, foul smell, and changes in smell, although not ...[Read More] Understanding Pain in the Nasal Bridge: Causes and Solutions
Understanding ENT Issues: Lymph Nodes, Nasal Problems, and Tinnitus
Nasal, cervical, and ear-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have some questions I would like to ask for clarification. 1. About 1.2 months ago, a nasal endoscopy revealed some swelling, but the doctor did not think it was a tumor. After performing a neck ultrasound, a 1.5 cm lymp...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
1. If the clinical examination by the physician shows no significant abnormalities, it is recommended to return for a follow-up examination in three months. 2. The nasopharynx is located directly behind the nasal cavity, and it is not possible to extend the tongue to the nasopha...[Read More] Understanding ENT Issues: Lymph Nodes, Nasal Problems, and Tinnitus
Experiencing Heartbeat Sounds in One Ear: Causes and Concerns
Hearing a heartbeat in one ear? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. About three days ago, I suddenly heard a heartbeat sound in my left ear. It felt like my ear (eardrum) was congested, and I could hear the heartbeat for about ten minutes. At that moment, I felt a ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis me...[Read More] Experiencing Heartbeat Sounds in One Ear: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Ear Noises: Why Your Right Ear Sounds Like Your Heartbeat
There is a wind-like sound in the ear that matches the heartbeat frequency? I hear a wind-like sound in my right ear that matches my heartbeat. The symptoms are milder or even absent during the day while I'm active, but they become most noticeable at night when I'm lyin...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis me...[Read More] Understanding Ear Noises: Why Your Right Ear Sounds Like Your Heartbeat
Understanding Unusual Nasal Smells: Possible Causes and Solutions
Smelling blood in the nasal cavity? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing a smell in my nasal cavity that resembles gasoline or blood, which has been more frequent during my menstrual period. This is often accompanied by frontal headaches that can be severe enough to cause naus...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
It is advisable to consider whether there is exposure to gasoline or blood in the environment, as well as the possibility that some masks may have a strong odor causing headaches. If it is confirmed that it is not sinusitis, you may want to visit a neurology clinic to assess whet...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Nasal Smells: Possible Causes and Solutions
Post-Sinus Surgery: Should I Rinse the Unaffected Side?
Post-operative nasal irrigation issues following unilateral sinusitis surgery? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent surgery for unilateral sinusitis, and I need to start nasal irrigation postoperatively. Currently, I am doing it once in the morning and once at night. I would like ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Generally, it is necessary to rinse the surgical side, while the normal side does not need to be cleaned if there are no symptoms. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of...[Read More] Post-Sinus Surgery: Should I Rinse the Unaffected Side?
Understanding Ear Pain After Exposure to Loud Baby Crying
Hearing a baby wailing and crying up close? Hello, I helped take care of an 11-month-old child for a few minutes on Sunday evening around 6 PM due to a family emergency. After a few seconds of crying, she started to wail loudly. I thought I would comfort her by holding her closer...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Otitis me...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pain After Exposure to Loud Baby Crying
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Temporomandibular Joint Issues?
Hello, I would like to ask if there is a relationship between high-frequency tinnitus and the temporomandibular joint? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus for several years. I have a high-frequency ringing in my right ear that sometimes gets a bit quieter, while the h...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, I would like to ask if temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause tinnitus. -> It is possible, but there are many causes of tinnitus. These may include: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during activities like ...[Read More] Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Temporomandibular Joint Issues?
Distinguishing Between Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms
Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing significant nasal congestion and swelling over the past week. I have previously been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, but I have never felt such pronounced discomfort before. I researched that sinusitis can a...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, common symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, yellow-green nasal discharge, fever, facial pain, foul smell, and changes in smell, although not all symptoms may be present. Diagnostic methods include endoscopy and imaging studies. If acute sinusitis persists despit...[Read More] Distinguishing Between Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms
Understanding Eye Socket Pain: Is It Sinusitis or Something More?
Orbital pain Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing pain at the tail end of my eye socket, especially when I poke my eye. Additionally, any slight pulling of my eyelid increases the pain. Could this be sinusitis? I read online that it could potentially lead to blindn...
Dr. Li Jiaxuan Reply:
It is recommended to visit the otolaryngology clinic for a sinus X-ray or to undergo a physical examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Eye Socket Pain: Is It Sinusitis or Something More?
Understanding Dizziness and Ear Pain: Is It Sinusitis?
Dizziness, with a slight pain in the ear when hearing sounds? Hello doctor, I recently visited a physician who diagnosed me with sinusitis, which is causing dizziness in my forehead area. However, I've noticed that sometimes when I hear a louder sound or a sudden noise, I fe...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If there is a dull pain in the left posterior part of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If accompanied by ear fullness, ear pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineur...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Ear Pain: Is It Sinusitis?