Sleep apnea, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 2

What are the solutions for an enlarged base of the tongue? Hello, doctor. Last year, I underwent an examination and found that I have a level 2 obstruction in the retrolingual space during sleep, while the rest were rated 0. I often have poor sleep and experience light sleep. My ...

Sleep Apnea An AHI of 44.1 and an ODI of 43.1 indicate severe obstructive sleep apnea. If you are not considering surgery at this time, weight loss and positional therapy may be viable treatment options. It is reasonable to plan for a follow-up sleep study in a few years to asses...

Drug side effects Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. I previously underwent surgery for sleep apnea at a major hospital in New Taipei City. However, a year after the surgery, I still feel a foreign body sensation in my mouth, which is very uncomfortable. I have return...

Coughing and abnormal breathing sounds? Hello, I recently started experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing, with occasional wheezing sounds when I breathe. The symptoms worsen when I lie down, and the cough returns within a few seconds, although my breathing feels smooth; it’s...

Snoring, susceptibility to choking, tonsillitis? Hello, doctor. I have had a snoring problem for a long time and underwent a sleep study, which showed no signs of sleep apnea. After having a septoplasty, there was still no improvement, and sometimes I feel like I can't clear...

Tonsillitis can have periods of improvement and worsening? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that whenever my body feels more fatigued or after eating fried foods, my tonsils become slightly swollen, and there seems to be some white spots inside, which gives me the impression...

Postoperative cough Since I have had severe nasal allergies since childhood, I went to an otolaryngologist for an examination. After the evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with sleep apnea. On May 27, I underwent surgery for a deviated septum, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, and nasa...

Tonsillectomy in children? Hello, Dr. Li. My eight-year-old son has enlarged tonsils that affect his sleep and cause sleep apnea. An Australian doctor has recommended the removal of his tonsils and adenoids. I would like to ask if removing the tonsils and adenoids will weaken his...

Sleep apnea, snoring Hello, doctor. I've read online that exercising more and losing weight can help. I have been jogging 3 kilometers regularly for 2 years. My current body fat percentage is 23%, my weight is 66 kg, and my height is 165 cm. However, I occasionally experienc...

Tongue thrusting? Hello, doctor: At night while I sleep, my tongue rapidly moves up and down, making a quick sound, and this lasts for about 4 to 5 seconds before stopping. It only occurs during sleep, and once when I went to bed later, my daughter heard it too. This has been hap...

Is discomfort in the tonsils related to nasal secretions? Hello Doctor, I have a deviated septum and long-term issues with nasal allergies and congestion. Recently, I caught a mild cold, and my nasal discharge (or allergic inflammation) has become thicker, causing me to frequentl...

Loud breathing during sleep? Recently, I often hear my own breathing sounds when I am about to wake up. It's not snoring, just my breathing. I searched online for information and found that it could be caused by excessive fatigue. However, I don't feel that I am overwor...

Loud snoring can indicate that a person is not sleeping deeply? Could you recommend a hospital in Taipei that specializes in treating snoring? I have a very loud snoring issue and despite sleeping for long hours, I still feel very fatigued. I would like to explore potential curat...

May I ask the doctor? Hello Doctor, about five or six years ago, I had tonsil stones and would often use my fingers to poke at my tonsils. I accidentally discovered that there seems to be a small hard spot in my left tonsil. At the end of last year, I remembered this and went to ...

Does snoring require treatment? If you snore while sleeping but do not experience the sensations associated with sleep apnea as described online, should you still go to the hospital for an examination? Is there a possibility of developing the condition in the future? How severe d...

Eye pain, ear fullness, and sensitivity to loud sounds? Hello Doctor, I have been seeing doctors, but it seems that no one can piece everything together. I am experiencing pressure and pain in the upper part of my eyeballs and between my eyebrows, along with a feeling of ear full...

Should I see a neurologist if I have had tinnitus for nearly six months? Doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus for almost six months now, which became noticeable after a cold I had six months ago. The sound is similar to the "EEEE" noise produced by a CRT television...

Endoscopic Surgery for Chronic Sinusitis Hello Dr. Li, I have allergic rhinitis with hypertrophy, and due to severe fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness, I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although CPAP (which can be adjusted to norma...

Nasal allergy issues? Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by nasal congestion for over ten years. I don't have much nasal discharge or frequent sneezing, but the congestion is unbearable. During the day, aside from when I have a cold, my nose is generally clear, though someti...

Lack of sleep and eye fatigue..? Hello doctor, I have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and despite undergoing several surgeries, my apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is still mild, but I continue to have poor sleep (I sleep deeply and rarely wake up). An endoscopy revealed that even durin...