Swallowing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 32

What is stage IV laryngeal cancer? Hello, Dr. Yeh. My father recently visited the hospital due to discomfort in his throat, and the initial diagnosis is stage IV throat cancer. Can throat cancer be cured? What does stage IV mean? Is there a risk to his life?

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat... slight discomfort while breathing? Recently, I experienced a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, which disappeared for a few days but has now returned. I feel it when swallowing saliva. Today, I also have a strange feeling in my ...

Every night when I go to sleep, my throat and nose feel very dry? This symptom has persisted for nearly two months. Every night after going to bed, my nasal passages and throat feel extremely dry and uncomfortable, with decreased saliva production. My nose is not as moist as it i...

Sore throat? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling a sensation of something foreign in my throat, along with a mild cough. I also experience dry mouth and frequently swallow saliva throughout the day. Additionally, there is a small yellowish growth located in the tissue be...

Neck I noticed a small hard lump in my neck when I woke up this morning, my cheek is slightly swollen, it hurts when I turn my head, pressing on the swollen lump also causes pain, and swallowing feels prickly. Could this be a symptom of cancer or something similar? Please respond...

Recently, my throat has been a bit sensitive? Hello, Dr. Yeh: Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort in my throat, but I'm not sure how to describe it... It's not painful, just a bit sensitive. When I apply pressure to my Adam's apple, it moves downward. ...

Dizziness Director Yeh, I apologize for the interruption. Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness whenever my eyes move rapidly, or when I shift my focus from near to far and vice versa. I am unsure how to address this issue and would greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank ...

What is the lump on the left side of the jaw? Hello Doctor: I have been suspecting that I might be an HIV carrier, and of course, I am worried about it. However, I have undergone multiple tests and have also visited a sexual health clinic, so I am trying not to think about it for...

Please help alleviate my father's suffering. He has a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, but he does not have a fever? Please help clarify and alleviate my father's suffering. The details are as follows: My father traveled to Europe over two weeks ago, and prior to ...

My throat just won't get better? I live in Taipei City. Around April 20th, I started feeling discomfort in my throat, and it felt like something was stuck when I swallowed. I visited a nearby ENT clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with chronic pharyngitis. I have been takin...

Ear pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing sudden pain in my left ear over the past few days, especially when swallowing saliva, which causes a sharp pain. I also feel a warmth in my ear. I saw a doctor who said it was caused by earwax removal, but there has been no improve...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, about three weeks ago I had a fever and went to see a doctor and took medication. After the fever symptoms improved, I started coughing. Over the next two weeks, I visited two different clinics and took medication, but I am still coughing. I feel like ...

Is vocal cord paralysis really that difficult to treat? Is vocal cord paralysis really that difficult to treat??? On March 18, I lost my voice and visited an ENT clinic. On March 20, I still had no voice, and during an endoscopic examination, right vocal cord paralysis was discov...

There is a lump at the junction of the outer ear and the cheek? Hello: I have a lump near the junction of my right outer ear and cheek (approximately in the middle), and I feel a swelling sensation under both ears. I can also feel some lymph nodes in my neck. Recently, I've ...

My chin looks strange! Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort around my jaw and neck, with my tonsils often swelling on both sides. My throat feels uncomfortable, and swallowing saliva gives me a sensation of something being stuck. It feels like there's something l...

Saliva I have a lot of saliva in my mouth, so I keep swallowing it. It's really annoying because I swallow very frequently, almost every two minutes. Normally, isn't it supposed to be less frequent? This happens quite often for me. Is there any way to treat this?

Regarding salivary gland inflammation? Two months ago, I accidentally discovered an unknown lump near my larynx. It appears normal externally, and I have not experienced any discomfort in my body. I do not feel any pain while swallowing food, but when I lower my head, I can sense...

Drooling I would like to ask the doctor why I keep producing excessive saliva in my mouth, and I have to keep swallowing it, which is very annoying. I'm really getting frustrated. What kind of condition is this?

Fish bone stuck in the throat? Yesterday, while eating fish, I accidentally swallowed a fish bone. I initially thought that swallowing some rice would help, but it still feels stuck in my throat. I decided to wait until tomorrow morning to see if it would resolve itself, but it s...

The process of eating can easily lead to the expulsion of air? Hello Doctor: Since I was in the third year of middle school, I have experienced a feeling of bloating in my stomach while eating. At that moment, I usually stand up, take deep breaths, and contract my abdomen, then e...