Snoring, Otolaryngology FAQ

Can severe obstructive sleep apnea be improved with surgery? I have a problem with loud snoring, and after being examined at a sleep center, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, averaging 67 events per hour. The doctor assessed that it is likely a structural issue...

Allergic rhinitis issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions (I have quite a few, and sometimes when I go to see a doctor, I don't know how to explain everything in detail from start to finish. Thank you for your help!): Symptoms: I have been troubled by ...

Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. Before the Lunar New Year, I had a cold and went to the hospital for an examination. During the process, I mentioned to the doctor that I had undergone surgery...

Nasal polyp surgery My daughter is 22 years old and has been experiencing nasal congestion while speaking and loud snoring during sleep. An ENT specialist diagnosed her with nasal polyps (considered large) and recommended outpatient surgery under local anesthesia for removal. 1...

Sleep problems In recent years, I have had a problem where I make sounds while sleeping, and they are quite loud and prolonged. My family and friends have told me about it, as I am completely unaware unless I happen to be in a light sleep. When I do notice, it feels a bit embarra...

Difficulty breathing while lying flat? I have severe nasal allergies and post-nasal drip, making it difficult for me to sleep. In recent years, I've noticed that whenever I lie flat on my back to sleep, my nasal passages narrow, and I start snoring and have trouble breathing...

Snoring, difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my husband, who is 45 years old. He snores very loudly every night, and in the middle of his sleep, he suddenly takes a deep breath and then starts coughing violently and rapidly. This happens once every day....

Mouth breathing I have nasal allergies and regularly attend follow-up appointments where I receive nasal sprays and drops. However, I tend to breathe through my mouth while sleeping, which leaves my mouth very dry when I wake up, making me want to drink water. The improvement met...

Septoplasty Hello, doctor. I originally had a severe deviation of the nasal septum, which caused nasal congestion and snoring. Both sides were curved. Two weeks ago, I underwent a septoplasty, but while the left side is now clear, the right side still has a curvature, resulting i...

It is normal to smell a medicinal odor after undergoing radiofrequency treatment for snoring? Hello doctor, it has been over three months since my surgery, and I occasionally feel a sensation of fluid in my breathing throughout the day. Is this normal, or should I return to the h...

Sleep study Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. I usually experience a lot of work-related stress and have been seeing a psychiatrist who prescribed me alprazolam (Xanax) to take three times a day. However, I only take it before bed and have been doing so for several ye...

Snoring during sleep? Hello, Doctor. I find it troubling that I snore whether I'm sleeping lying down or napping on my desk. I previously underwent testing, but the facility said I do not have sleep apnea. However, I still feel tired every day regardless of how much sleep I ...

The issue of snoring? Hello, I would like to ask about my increasing snoring volume in recent years (which occurs almost every day). Sometimes I even get startled by my own snoring. However, what's strange is that when I sleep in colder places (like Korea, Japan, or Lishan),...

Tonsillectomy Hello Doctor, I visited the clinic today and the doctor recommended that I have my tonsils removed, which I agreed to. However, I forgot to ask the following questions, and I would appreciate your answers. My condition involves recurrent tonsillitis and frequent ton...

A total of four visits to the otolaryngology department? From April 19 to May 1, I visited an otolaryngologist four times. The first visit was for gastroesophageal reflux disease. On April 22, I felt discomfort in my nose, and the diagnosis was a respiratory infection. The third ...

Sore throat upon waking up? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing a sore throat every morning upon waking up, but it completely resolves after drinking water for about an hour. I asked my husband, and he said he experiences the same thing—his sore throat lasts until...

Lymphadenopathy issues and follow-up? Hello Dr. Zheng, I previously received your opinions in articles #160539 and #160706. Recently, I have been experiencing inflammation in my tonsils/throat, and I discovered swelling of the lymph nodes in the left neck area. Since I had previo...

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...

One tonsil is larger than the other? Hello, doctor. I have had enlarged tonsils since childhood, but I haven't experienced any significant issues over the years. My left tonsil has always been slightly larger, and every time I see a doctor, they mention that it is too large ...

Throat discomfort issues? Hello Dr. Zheng. Over the past few weeks, I have noticed some discomfort in my throat. It feels a bit uncomfortable when I wake up in bed, but once I sit up and move around, the discomfort seems to diminish significantly. I don't experience any disc...