Swallowing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 12

Tonsillitis, ulceration, foul odor? Hello Dr. Cheng, a couple of days ago I woke up with sudden sharp pain in my left throat. After an examination by a clinic physician, I was diagnosed with severe swelling and redness of the tonsils, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. I h...

There is a protrusion on the left side of the neck that feels like a cord when swallowing saliva? It has been about two years, and I haven't experienced any discomfort or other issues, but I can clearly see a bulge on the left side of my neck when I swallow saliva. I find it...

Issues related to the back of the tongue? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about an issue with my tongue. I recently had tonsillitis, and over the past four to five days, I have consumed quite a bit of chocolate and nuts (could these foods be causing a slight irritation in m...

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...

Foul-smelling swallowing? Hello doctor, I would like to ask how to remove right tonsil stones on my own? I can sense an unpleasant odor in my throat (at the back of my tongue) when swallowing saliva. Does this mean that the lingual tonsils might also have stones, not just the two...

Pain during swallowing? Hello Dr. Cheng, a few days ago I was eating chicken that was very hard on the outside and had a drier texture. I might not have chewed it thoroughly, and when I swallowed, I felt a sharp pain in my throat, but it passed quickly. Since I have a history of ...

Pain during swallowing? Hello Dr. Cheng, a few days ago, while eating chicken that was very hard on the outside and had a drier texture, I may not have chewed it thoroughly, and I felt a sharp pain in my throat when swallowing, but it passed quickly. Since I have a history of gas...

Nasal congestion and post-nasal drip issues? In the past, I would recover after taking medication once, but last year, after getting sick, I took medication three or four times, and then I started experiencing post-nasal drip from my right nostril. Since May, I've noticed th...

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After drinking alcohol, the uvula is red, swollen, and painful upon waking up? Hello, doctor. Sometimes after drinking alcohol, I experience pain when swallowing saliva upon waking up. When I look in the mirror, I notice that my uvula is swollen and painful, but it gradually subs...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor: Recently, after eating, I feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat when swallowing probiotics, along with phlegm and coughing. I also experience chest tightness, but swallowing is normal and there is no pain in my t...

Increased frequency of coughing? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have recently noticed an increase in the frequency of my choking coughs, occurring about 1 to 2 times a week. In the past, I experienced choking coughs very infrequently. I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and post-n...

Sore throat with pain on the right side when swallowing saliva for 2 months / after taking medication, high-frequency tinnitus occurred. Additionally, when turning the neck to the right and tucking the chin, there is a sound in the ear and the tinnitus becomes louder? Hello Docto...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: About three weeks ago, I woke up with a sharp pain on the right side of my neck and a small hard lump. Two days later, I accidentally discovered 3-4 small bumps on the scalp at the back of my head. After being diagnosed by a dermatologist, it was det...

Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort in my throat? In the past few days, I have been experiencing a sudden bitter taste in my throat, and today my throat feels a bit sore. I feel pain when swallowing saliva, and I'm not sure what might be causing these symptoms.

Nasal congestion with white, thick mucus? Hello Doctor: In February, I had pneumonia and experienced a lot of thick, clear nasal discharge. After the pneumonia resolved, I continued to have persistent nasal congestion with the same thick, clear mucus, which has lasted until now. ...

The ear produces a vibrating sound in response to certain audible sounds for unknown reasons? I experience a sensation in my left ear when wearing headphones, where I can hear high or low frequencies, but my ear canal vibrates intensely. I can still hear the sound, but it feels a...

I am not sure if it is a case of accidentally swallowing a fishbone? Hello, Dr. Du: During dinner, I suddenly felt like I swallowed something hard while it was passing through my esophagus or throat. However, by the time I wanted to bring it back up, I had already swallowed it. I...

Tonsillar hypertrophy Dear Doctor, For the past two years, I have experienced swollen tonsils every summer, lasting about a month each time. Both sides are swollen (one side is larger than the other), but I have not had a fever or cold symptoms. The swelling is not painful, but...

There is a feeling of fullness in the right ear, with echoing during speech and hearing sounds? Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past few days (starting around April 21), I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my right ear (similar to the sensation during takeoff and la...