Swallowing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 10

White bumps on both sides of the tongue root? Hello, recently I felt like there was something stuck in my throat while swallowing, and I discovered white bumps on both sides of the base of my tongue. Although the sensation of a foreign body has disappeared, the bumps have not gon...

Do you feel like you can control your ear congestion? When I forcefully sniff, I sometimes experience a feeling of blockage in my left ear, but yawning or swallowing restores it, and I feel I can control it. Additionally, when I swallow, the sound I hear in my left ear is louder ...

Do I need to apply medication for ear swelling caused by ear digging? Hello, doctor. Recently, I accidentally injured my right ear while cleaning it. I currently do not have a fever or difficulty swallowing, and I feel no discomfort. However, when I touch the area around my ear, ...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor: Over two months ago, I underwent an endoscopy due to discomfort in my stomach and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. The results indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a duodenal ulcer. The doctor men...

During pregnancy, experiencing post-nasal drip and coughing up blood clots? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my current situation. I am 12 weeks pregnant and living overseas in a desert climate. Over the past three weeks, I have experienced severe post-nasal drip upon waki...

Sore or ulcerated lesions in the throat area? There are three sores on both sides of the throat, with yellowish skin, persisting for two to three days. There is a sensation of a foreign body when swallowing, and there is a burning discomfort from the throat to the ears.

My throat feels strange? Hello Doctor: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have noticed that my gag reflex seems to be absent. For instance, during an endoscopy, when something passes through the throat, it usually triggers a vomiting response, but I have foun...

Difficulty swallowing saliva and water? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past month or two, I've been experiencing a loud "gurgling" sound from my throat when swallowing saliva and drinking water. I didn't really notice it myself until a family member asked me...

Choking issues? Is coughing always a symptom when choking? I feel a tickling sensation in my throat and discomfort while swallowing food, but I am not coughing. Does this count as choking? Thank you, doctor, for your clarification.

Ingestion of fish bones or chicken bones? Is it common for a fish bone to penetrate the esophagus or even the aorta? On December 12, I had chicken thigh and red snapper, and now I feel a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, which sometimes hurts, but I can still swallow food...

Accidental ingestion of a fishbone? After eating chicken leg and fish on December 12, I felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat. I'm unsure if it's gastroesophageal reflux or if a bone or thorn is lodged in my throat. I would like to ask the doctor what symptom...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, I am in the United States. I saw an ENT specialist on November 2nd. The doctor used a nasal endoscope to examine my nose and throat. He diagnosed me with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (...

Dysphagia Hello doctor, my mother has recently been unable to swallow, not even a small sip of water. She also has no saliva production and can barely extend her tongue (at most, it reaches her lips and has limited lateral movement). She struggles to open her mouth (the sounds fo...

If the tonsillitis has not improved for a long time, it is important to consult a healthcare professional. They can evaluate the situation and determine whether to continue or discontinue antibiotics based on the specific circumstances, including the severity of the infection and...

Itchy deep inside the ear while sleeping? Hello, sometimes I experience intense itching deep inside my right ear while sleeping, and swallowing increases the itchiness. During these episodes, using an ear pick to reach deeper areas causes pain, but the itching sensation feels sig...

Fish bone stuck in the throat? Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I accidentally inhaled a fish bone while eating a thinly grilled salmon. The bone is less than 1 cm long. I urgently went to a nearby hospital and informed them of the approximate location of the bone (about 1 cm above...

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...

Fishbone stuck in the throat? 1. If a nasopharyngoscopy has been performed, can one be less concerned about fishbone issues? Is a fishbone likely to lacerate the esophagus? Can a fishbone easily cause significant bleeding? (I ate cod on 10/24) 2. Can a nasopharyngoscopy lead to a...

There is a sensation of difficulty swallowing that extends to the ear? Two weeks ago, I primarily experienced throat discomfort and mild cold symptoms. After visiting my primary care physician, the doctor did not prescribe cold medication but instead provided treatment for esopha...

When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat, resembling the taste of phlegm and somewhat like medication? When swallowing saliva, there is an unusual taste in the throat that resembles phlegm or has a medicinal flavor. However, there are no symptoms of a cold,...