Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 11

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions regarding the nose? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask two questions: 1. Sometimes when I sneeze or blow my nose, there is blood in the mucus, but it doesn't come out, and when I blow my nose, there is no blood. What could ...

Slurred speech, articulation difficulties, and experiencing hoarseness and throat pain after speaking for a short period? Dear Dr. Chi, I experience similar sounds when pronouncing certain phonetic symbols, such as ㄢㄤ, ㄣㄥ, and ㄙㄕ. Additionally, I always need to clear my throat, s...

Throat issues About five days ago, I ate fish and I'm not sure if I got a fish bone stuck in my throat. So far, I haven't experienced any significant discomfort, but occasionally when I yawn or similar, I suddenly feel a prickling sensation in my throat. I'm unsure...

Oral ulcers that cannot be cured for a long time? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from recurrent oral ulcers for a long time. The symptoms are as follows: I easily develop 5 to 10 ulcers at a time, and sometimes they are widely distributed around the hard palate and throat, a...

Is it possible to avoid taking antibiotics? I previously took antibiotic capsules for tonsillitis, but I had difficulty swallowing them, which led to esophageal ulcers. This has left me feeling very anxious about taking antibiotics again. Over the past two days, I have started ex...

Issues related to ingesting chicken bones? Hello, doctor. A couple of days ago, I accidentally swallowed a chicken bone. For the first 1-2 days, I felt slight pain when swallowing saliva, and starting on the third day, I began to experience pain in my neck and ears. Today is the ...

What should I do if taking antibiotics has not improved my condition? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing nasal congestion and coughing since early September. Initially, I thought it was just a cold and decided to let it resolve on its own, so I didn't see a doctor right ...

Is it possible for a fish bone to migrate up to the nasal cavity? While eating fish, I got distracted and a fish bone got stuck in the upper part of my mouth. It seemed to move deeper over time. After spitting out what was in my mouth, I wasn't sure if I had expelled the fis...

Post-nasal drip with throat itching and difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing post-nasal drip, a scratchy throat with a sensation of foreign body, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness for nearly four months, and medication has not alleviated these symp...

Laser surgery for turbinate hypertrophy? In the past six months, I have been experiencing persistent post-nasal drip, chest tightness, and throat irritation. After an examination by a physician, it was determined that I need to undergo turbinate laser surgery. I would like to ask...

Throat issues I would like to ask the doctor if a gastroscopy typically examines the throat, as I am a smoker and sometimes feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat, often like phlegm, but I eat normally without any noticeable foreign body or pain. My speaking is normal, ...

It appears to be inflammation, but it looks more like an injury? Two days ago, I tested positive for COVID-19. That night, I developed a fever and a sore throat, but at that time, the inflammation of my uvula was located at the lower part. After taking medication yesterday mornin...

Recently, I choked on water? Hello doctor, recently I choked on water and now my throat feels itchy on the left side. I have a dry cough but can't seem to bring anything up. Is there any way to relieve the itchiness, or should I go to the hospital for treatment?

Sore throat / mild difficulty swallowing? Last night, while eating, I suddenly felt discomfort and soreness when swallowing. My head felt a bit dizzy for a moment. After a while, it went away, but I still felt that my throat was dry. Today at noon, when I started eating my lunch,...

Nasal symptoms Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent nasal discharge, a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, and difficulty coughing up phlegm for the past two months. I often feel the need to clear my throat, and the phlegm has been blood-tinged. Recently, my na...

Tongue issues? On my tongue, there is a white protruding growth that has been painless for several months. Recently, I noticed it seems to have grown a bit larger, but it remains painless and still white. This issue started after I accidentally scraped my tongue against my front ...

Biting your lip can sometimes lead to throat pain as well. This may occur due to referred pain or irritation caused by the injury. However, if the throat pain persists or worsens, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation? Hello Doctor: I often a...

Throat issues I accidentally fell while moving cardboard boxes, and during the fall, a box hit my neck. Now I experience some pain when swallowing, drinking, and speaking. What should I do to feel better?

Which department should I see? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing some difficulty breathing, specifically at the intersection of my nose and throat, feeling a bit obstructed, but there's nothing actually there. Additionally, I sometimes experience dry heaving...

Foreign body sensation in the throat? Hello Doctor: Since the end of May last year (2021), I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. Initially, I consulted an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with throat inflammation and gastroenteritis. However, the s...