Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 24

Even after recovering from a cold, my throat still hurts? I have been coughing due to a cold, and during the worst days, I was coughing so much that I couldn't sleep well. I think I coughed too hard, and later my throat started to hurt. Even though I am no longer coughing an...

Tonsillitis I have had issues with tonsil stones since childhood. Last Tuesday, I started experiencing a sore throat and went to see a doctor who diagnosed it as pharyngitis. After taking medication, there was no improvement, so I visited a second doctor who noted that the pharyn...

Tonsillitis with ear pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a long-term sensation of foreign body in my tonsils along with chronic inflammation. Recently, on the 1st, I underwent surgery to remove both sides of my tonsils. Before the surgery, there was a white area where th...

Sensation of a foreign body and pain in the throat? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat (just a bit above the middle of my clavicle) for the past few years. It feels like there is something that I cannot swallow. Two years ago, I unde...

Chronic pharyngitis I have been coughing for over a year. Each time I visit a Western medicine doctor, I am diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection, and when it gets more severe, it's bronchitis. Additionally, there is some swelling in my nasal cavity, leading th...

White bumps on both sides of the tongue root? Hello, recently I felt like there was something stuck in my throat while swallowing, and I discovered white bumps on both sides of the base of my tongue. Although the sensation of a foreign body has disappeared, the bumps have not gon...

Tonsillar hypertrophy Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat along with phlegm for the past few days. I went to the ENT department for an endoscopic examination, and the doctor diagnosed me with enlarged lingual tonsils. They suggested...

Common Health Issues I often visit the doctor, and on March 1st, I was diagnosed with acute pharyngitis. Today, I have throat inflammation, and at times, I experience acute upper respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and so on. Could these be the cause...

How long should the antibiotic Curam be taken? I apologize, a couple of days ago I developed a sore throat due to a cold and took some over-the-counter cold medication, but my condition only slightly improved. Last night, while blowing my nose, I noticed that my right ear wasn&#x...

Ear and throat pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus since before the Lunar New Year. I have a persistent dull pain in the tonsils at the back of my tongue, and there is also pain in the area indicated by the arrow in the photo. Sometimes, I experience sudden ear ...

When exhaling through the mouth, there is a popping or crackling sound above the wisdom tooth? Hello Doctor, I have noticed that recently when I speak or exhale, there is a popping or clicking sound coming from above my wisdom teeth (on both sides). Additionally, I feel some resi...

Allergic rhinitis? Inflammation? Hello Doctor: I have been feeling quite fatigued lately. Recently, upon waking up, I noticed that my throat feels dry, and there is some stickiness in my nose. I also feel some thick mucus in the area where my nose connects to my throat. My tongue...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor: Over two months ago, I underwent an endoscopy due to discomfort in my stomach and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. The results indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a duodenal ulcer. The doctor men...

I have been experiencing discomfort in my throat for over six months? I have been experiencing discomfort in my throat for over six months. Initially, I thought it was a cold, but after visiting the clinic several times and taking medication without any effect, I began to experie...

During pregnancy, experiencing post-nasal drip and coughing up blood clots? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my current situation. I am 12 weeks pregnant and living overseas in a desert climate. Over the past three weeks, I have experienced severe post-nasal drip upon waki...

Sore or ulcerated lesions in the throat area? There are three sores on both sides of the throat, with yellowish skin, persisting for two to three days. There is a sensation of a foreign body when swallowing, and there is a burning discomfort from the throat to the ears.

My throat feels strange? Hello Doctor: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have noticed that my gag reflex seems to be absent. For instance, during an endoscopy, when something passes through the throat, it usually triggers a vomiting response, but I have foun...

Difficulty swallowing saliva and water? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past month or two, I've been experiencing a loud "gurgling" sound from my throat when swallowing saliva and drinking water. I didn't really notice it myself until a family member asked me...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing a persistent sensation of fluid in my throat and continuous dry heaving around mid-last year. I underwent an endoscopy and abdominal CT scan at the hospital, which showed no abnormalities. The doctor...

Sore throat + yellow phlegm? Hello Doctor, I recently moved back to my parents' house and noticed that my throat has become very itchy. When I wear a mask at home or when I'm outside, the itchy throat symptoms disappear. Although they went away for a few days, they have...