Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 17

Foreign body sensation in the throat? Doctor, I would like to ask about my throat issues over the past two to three years. I have been experiencing persistent mild pain and a foreign body sensation on the right side of my throat. Initially, I had stones in my tonsils, which I squ...

There are growths resembling polyps on the tonsils? Last week, I visited a clinic due to severe throat pain. The doctor informed me that I had tonsillitis with pus formation. During my last follow-up appointment, I checked my tonsils with a mirror and noticed that the right tonsi...

Tonsillitis with white patches or white spots? Last Tuesday, I experienced a sore throat and visited an otolaryngologist who noted slight swelling of the tonsils and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. The doctor prescribed general cold medication, which I was told I could take ...

Dizziness, ear fullness, and scalp numbness? Hello Doctor: I am currently using Garamycin nasal irrigation, adding 1cc of Garamycin to 300cc of saline, performing the irrigation for 6 days followed by a day of rest, and I have been using it for five weeks. I have experienced ear ...

Sensation of cold and heat in the throat? Hello, Doctor! Recently, for the past three days, I have been experiencing a warm sensation in my left throat while breathing through my nose. In the past five days, I have minimized exposure to irritants, swallowing is normal, and I don&...

Food can easily get lodged deep in the nasal cavity while eating? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing this past month. Often, when I eat, food does not go down my throat but instead goes up into my nasal cavity, causing a sensation of ...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Hello, doctor. A while ago, around November, I visited the ENT department at the hospital due to a sudden sensation of something stuck in my throat. I can clearly feel this sensation when eating or drinking. During my visit, I underwent an X-ray and ...

Tonsillitis Hello Doctor, on December 16, I felt discomfort in my throat, and on December 18, I experienced pain in my right ear. I visited a doctor that day, and it was diagnosed as right-sided tonsillitis. Since I am currently breastfeeding, the doctor prescribed amoxicillin. B...

Post-operative issues following septoplasty? Hello, doctor. I have seen many postoperative educational pamphlets from various hospitals that mostly state that if there is blood reflux in the throat, one should not swallow it but rather cough it out. However, I often unconsciously...

When swallowing, there is always a concern about choking, which leads to swallowing forcefully? Hello doctor, I am currently 20 years old and have never had any swallowing issues before. However, last month I choked on some noodles, and since then, I have been worried about choki...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing sharp pain on the left side of my throat wall extending to the base of my tongue for six months, accompanied by a sensation of a foreign body. The symptoms persist throughout the day; swallowing sal...

Recently, similar symptoms have started to appear in the class? Recently, with the arrival of winter, some classmates have started to exhibit certain symptoms, such as: Common symptoms among classmates: 1. Dry cough 2. Dryness in the throat and nasal passages 3. Sensation of fore...

The issue of snoring? Hello, I would like to ask about my increasing snoring volume in recent years (which occurs almost every day). Sometimes I even get startled by my own snoring. However, what's strange is that when I sleep in colder places (like Korea, Japan, or Lishan),...

Pain in the upper throat behind the nose? I have a sore throat, but it's located above the throat at the back of my nose. I don't have a runny nose, but I feel a bit of pain when swallowing saliva. Could this be a cold?

Accidental ingestion of a fish bone? When a small fish bone gets stuck, there may be a sharp pain in the throat and deep in the ear when swallowing. If after some time, such as going to the bathroom, the pain and foreign body sensation disappear, does this mean that the fish bone...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? I have been feeling like something is stuck in my throat for the past few days. I have a sensation of needing to cough but can't, and swallowing is uncomfortable. I don't feel anything significant when eating or drinking, but t...

Thyroid follicular tracking issues? Hello, doctor: About a year ago, during a health check-up, an ultrasound examination revealed a follicular issue near the thyroid that requires regular monitoring. I would like to inquire about the follow-up process. Should I directly schedule ...

Persistent discomfort in the throat with a slight sensation of a foreign body? Hello, Doctor: Since around May of this year, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, along with alternating nasal congestion. I tend to get congested in cooler environment...

I feel like there's a strange taste coming from my throat? Recently, I sometimes feel a strange odor coming from my throat, especially noticeable when I yawn. After paying attention for a few days, I noticed the smell is particularly strong during yawning. I visited an ENT c...

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Report Issues Hello, Dr. Li. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my oral and pharyngeal walls, which becomes particularly noticeable when swallowing saliva. There is also sharp pain and a foreign body sensati...