Swallowing, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 34

Regarding salivary gland stones? The condition began during my sophomore and junior years of high school. In my senior year, I experienced difficulty swallowing, which led to the removal of my left submandibular gland along with a stone. However, it was previously discovered that...

Throat issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have been experiencing a persistent dry cough for a month. It fluctuates between being better and worse, and at times, I cough so hard that I feel like I might vomit. Other times, it feels normal. I am still a student, so my environment hasn't...

Foreign body sensation in the throat? About five years ago, while eating, I accidentally swallowed a small piece of squid without chewing it properly because I was eating too quickly. Unfortunately, the transparent cartilage inside the squid got stuck in my throat and esophagus. ...

Is there noise when speaking? I have been experiencing continuous colds since February of this year for about a month. After recovering, I noticed that whenever I sing or speak, it feels like there is something phlegmy stuck in my throat, accompanied by a rattling sound when I sp...

Could you please provide more details about the tinnitus issue? Doctor, I experience tinnitus whenever I don't sleep well at night, feel too fatigued, or after intense exercise. It occurs in one ear at a time (not consistently the left or right ear) and feels as if something...

Throat issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am currently taking medications from the urology department, specifically (1) Detrusitol 2mg, (2) Tofranil 25mg, and (3) Elmiron 100mg. I am aware that one of the side effects of (2) is dry mouth, but I often experience hoarseness and a noticeable ...

Asymmetrical enlargement of the tonsils? The tonsils are asymmetrically enlarged, with one side appearing to have a slight bruise, but there is no pain in the throat or tonsils, only redness and swelling without heat or pain. Swallowing is normal, and there is a frequent occurren...

Experiencing pain deep in the ear and throat while swallowing for two months could indicate several potential conditions, such as Eustachian tube dysfunction, pharyngitis, or even referred pain from dental issues. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for a thoroug...

Frequent sensation of a foreign body sensation in the throat? Hello: I often feel like there is a foreign body stuck in my throat when swallowing saliva, but I do not feel any pain. This has been going on for some time. After an examination, the doctor said there were no abnormal...

Oral ulcer Hello Dr. Tsai: I have a wound approximately 0.5 to 1 centimeter on the inner gum of my left side. Initially, I thought it was due to gum inflammation and lack of sleep, but it has been nearly two weeks now. I have also asked my dentist to apply medication, but there h...

Ear pain? Hello, I have a question to ask you. About five days ago, I started experiencing pain when swallowing saliva or food. What could this symptom indicate? I have had similar situations in the past that improved with medication. Thank you very much for taking the time to an...

Dizziness and tinnitus? In the past two to three years, I have been experiencing dizziness and tinnitus, occasionally accompanied by mild headaches. The symptoms are as follows: 1. I often feel lightheaded, and even slight movements can make me feel dizzy. My legs feel weak, an...

I have a question regarding tonsillitis... Please respond quickly, doctor? Hello, doctor... I have been experiencing tonsillitis for over a week now. I took medication and felt a bit better, but it has relapsed. The pain has been unbearable these past few days; even eating, drink...

My throat feels strange? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I choked on a fish bone while drinking fish soup at the beginning of December. After a week, I noticed that my throat felt swollen, and swallowing food felt like there was a foreign body, along with a sensation of heat and irritation. I we...

Sore throat! Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sore throat for a week now. The pain feels as if there is a hole inside, and when I speak, it feels like the muscles in my throat are being torn apart, causing excruciating pain. Swallowing food is even more difficult! I also ...

Tonsils Sore throat with difficulty swallowing, pain even when consuming liquid foods, feeling unwell, redness and swelling on the left side of the esophagus, presence of phlegm. I have seen many doctors who all diagnosed acute tonsillitis. Despite taking medication and receiving...

Tonsils Due to repeated infections of the tonsils, multiple "crypts" have formed on the tonsils, and I often feel like there are light yellow foreign bodies trapped in these crypts. This causes me to experience bad breath and a sensation of difficulty swallowing. Someti...

After the eardrum rupture heals..? Hello, doctor. It has been a month since my eardrum ruptured. The examination results show that the inflammation has healed and the eardrum has recovered, but it is still slightly red. The results of the ear pressure test are normal, but I still...

Dysphagia In the past week, I have felt like there is phlegm stuck in my throat. However, I do not have a cough, runny nose, fever, or sore throat. It is just very difficult to swallow saliva, and I have tried to cough up the phlegm, but it hasn't worked. I have been feeling...

There is something strange in my throat? For about a month now, I've been feeling something strange in my throat! It's not difficulty swallowing, but when I eat, there's an unusual taste. Sometimes I can cough it out, but it's difficult, so I still experience ...