Snoring, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 5

Sleep habits can lead to some cognitive difficulties? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a concern that when I sleep, my mouth tends to stay open, which results in waking up every day with a particularly dry mouth and tongue. Since I am currently on an offshore island, it is even colder and d...

Loud shout Hello: In the past year or two, I have suddenly started snoring loudly while sleeping. Sometimes, during light sleep, I can even hear my own snoring. I do not have any nasal issues. Is there a permanent solution for this? I have come across information about snoring th...

Sinusitis I have sinusitis and experience nasal congestion both in the morning and evening. Are there any treatments available? Besides taking medication, should I exercise?

Deviated septum I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with "chronic hypertrophic rhinitis with a deviated septum." My allergy history includes: allergies -> acute rhinitis -> chronic rhinitis -> acute hypertrophic rhinitis ->...

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis 1. Is chronic hypertrophic rhinitis considered irreversible? Some websites state this, which implies that once it transitions from acute to chronic, surgical treatment is necessary. A doctor told me that nasal sprays are ineffective if the nose is co...

Do you have sleep apnea? Hello, Doctor! My nephew is currently five years old. Since he was two or three years old, he has been experiencing snoring during sleep, and the situation has been getting worse. Occasionally, he has episodes of breathing cessation lasting one to two sec...

How to effectively treat snoring? Doctor, I have a cartilage in my nose that is deviated to one side, causing the left side to be more prominent and making it difficult for me to breathe, especially at night when I sleep. Because of the difficulty in inhaling and exhaling, I tend...

What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? What is the most accurate method to diagnose sinusitis? (1) What causes sinusitis? How does it develop? (2) What methods are most accurate for diagnosing sinusitis (such as location and severity)? (3) How can sinusitis be prevented?...

Is the treatment for snoring using shortwave radio waves out of pocket? Excuse me, doctor: I heard that the treatment for snoring using shortwave radio waves requires out-of-pocket expenses. Could you please tell me approximately how much it costs? Where can this treatment be don...

Snoring issues Dear Dr. Yeh: If a patient experiences symptoms such as respiratory pauses during sleep, frequent urination, choking, and coughing at night; and during the day shows signs of poor sleep leading to feelings of fatigue, lack of concentration, memory decline, restless...

Snoring issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a patient who is troubled by snoring. They have undergone a septoplasty, but the symptoms remain severe, especially as their body gets more fatigued, the snoring becomes louder, and there are episodes of breathing cessation, often accompanie...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have some throat issues I would like to consult you about. My profession involves being an outside salesperson, and I have to talk a lot every day while meeting clients. After speaking for a while, my throat becomes uncomfortable, and...

My rhinitis—this surgery was unnecessary? I recently underwent surgery for nasal polypectomy and septoplasty less than two months ago, but my nose is congested again. I looked in the mirror and can see that some of the tissue has indeed been removed, but there is still swollen ti...

Nosebleed Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if it's due to the recent cold weather, but I've noticed that I wake up with nasal congestion (which happens when it's cold). However, when I blow my nose, there is often blood mixed with the mucus! This has happened befor...

There is a polyp in the nostril? Hello, Doctor. When I clean the inside of my nose, I feel two fleshy lumps inside. Sometimes they retract into the nasal cavity, but when I feel unwell, one of the larger lumps enlarges and blocks my left nostril. When I scrunch my nose, a small p...

Regarding allergic rhinitis and nasal issues? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am a college student suffering from allergic rhinitis, which causes me significant discomfort, especially during seasonal changes. I often experience nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. I have noticed that ...

A long-standing issue... snoring? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing snoring for a long time, which has negatively affected my sleep quality and overall mental state. My nose is usually congested on one side, while the other side is blocked. I previously visited a doctor at...

Tonsillar hypertrophy Hello Dr. Tsai, My son is 16 years old, 170 cm tall, and weighs 88 kg. After a school health check-up, they mentioned that he has tonsillar hypertrophy. What kind of examinations should I take him for, and what should I pay attention to? We live on Section...

Sleep apnea Hello, my husband is 31 years old, 175 cm tall, and weighs 58 kg. He snores very loudly, and what concerns me the most is that he often stops breathing suddenly in the middle of snoring. His chest continues to rise and fall, but no air is able to pass through his thro...

The issue of snoring? Hello, Doctor: 1. Is there a permanent treatment method for severe snoring? 2. How effective are over-the-counter anti-snoring devices? If I want to purchase one, is it more reliable to buy it at a hospital?