Sore throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 9

Tonsil and neck issues? Hello Doctor: I have had a sore throat for over two weeks now. The pain is localized on the right side of my throat, and it hurts when I swallow saliva. Additionally, my right tonsil appears to be more swollen. I visited an ENT specialist last week, and th...

Tongue issues? I would like to ask a question. I have noticed many small, bubble-like spots on my tongue near my throat, but they are not painful and are the same color as my tongue. I discovered them after experiencing a sore throat in the morning. Additionally, my tongue has in...

Sore throat issues Two Fridays ago, I caught a cold and went to see a doctor the next day. The doctor informed me that I had pharyngitis and that my lymph nodes were swollen. After taking the medication prescribed by the doctor, I felt much better. However, by the following Monda...

After inhaling "Bidalin," I experienced severe choking and my throat feels very uncomfortable? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sore throat these past few days and purchased "Bidadin" to spray. Last night, while using the spray, I accidentally inhaled ...

Persistent throat discomfort for one month? Hello, Dr. Zheng. Since January, I have been experiencing recurrent symptoms of throat itchiness and pain. In mid-January, I developed a sore throat and, after taking Western medicine, I have not fully recovered. I then started to exper...

The cold has not improved after a month? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the following description regarding a female friend. She has been experiencing a cough and discomfort from December 10 until now. Could you please explain why this is happening? Is it just a common ...

There is something on the palatopharyngeal arch? Based on the symptoms described, including dry mouth, sore throat, runny nose, cough with some phlegm, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck (which are mobile and non-tender), it is possible that this could be a case of mild tonsilli...

Sore throat for three consecutive days? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, if I engaged in oral sex with a male friend and the next day I felt a slight sore throat (very mild), and now it is the third day, I am unsure if my friend has any sexually transmitted infections. What doe...

Unilateral tonsillar enlargement and related surgical treatment issues? Hello, Doctor. About two months ago, I had a mild cold, and the doctor at the clinic mentioned that my throat was slightly swollen. After about a week, I recovered from the cold, but when I checked, I noticed...

After recovering from a cold and fever, if you still have a sore throat with blood-tinged sputum, it is important to seek medical attention? Two nights ago, I had a fever, which subsided the next day, but I still have a sore throat with thick phlegm that has blood streaks. In the...

Experiencing a sharp pain when swallowing saliva in the throat? Hello doctor, in the past few days, I've noticed a sharp pain in my throat when swallowing saliva. It usually hurts the first time I swallow, but if I swallow continuously, it feels better. After a while, if I s...

The tonsil on one side often experiences mild pain? The tonsils or the back of the throat often have a slight pain on one side that improves after a few days, but this occurs frequently. Sometimes, when I use my tongue to touch the side wall at the back, I feel a slight pain. Oft...

Two lymph nodes have developed below the head, behind the ear? Hello Dr. Zheng, About a month ago (on October 25), I noticed a lymph node about 1 to 1.2 cm in size in my right ear, connected to my head. A few days later, on October 31, I discovered another lymph node of the same...

Neck problems Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a concern I've had since the week before last. I've been feeling a tightness on the left side of my neck when I turn my head, particularly just below my chin. I visited a doctor who did not find any lumps upon examin...

There is an unusual growth on the tongue? Recently, due to work-related reasons, I have had instances of drinking during social events and staying up late. My diet may have also been less healthy, and I have been driving long distances for business trips, relying on chewing gum t...

There seems to be some swelling on the right side of the neck? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I've been feeling something unusual on the right side of my neck. It doesn't hurt, but it feels a bit swollen. When I look in the mirror, I can't see anything, but w...

White pus on the tonsils? Hello, doctor. Since I discovered my sore throat, I have seen a doctor who said that my tonsils have white pus and that only one side is enlarged. It used to hurt, but after taking medication, I have almost no pain now. However, the white pus is still pr...

White pus-filled lesions on the tonsils? I have had a sore throat and visited the doctor twice. Both times, they said it was caused by lack of sleep and dehydration. I took medication twice, and my throat no longer hurts, but the white spots on my tonsils have not disappeared. It...

Can postnasal drip and a cold cause eustachian tube inflammation? A week ago, I visited a clinic due to a cold with post-nasal drip, sore throat, and productive cough. I was prescribed medication for a week. Most of the cold symptoms have resolved, leaving only slight nasal conge...

After riding my bike in the afternoon, I woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat? I rode my bike from around 4 PM to after 7 PM. Since I haven't ridden in a long time and I went quite far and fast, I was actually quite breathless along the way. I drank cold spo...