Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 27

Excessive elongation of the styloid process? Hello, about two months ago, I started feeling discomfort on the right side of my throat, with a specific point that hurts. The clinic doctor diagnosed it as tonsillitis, noting significant redness. I took medication, which provided in...

Uncertain if there are any fish bones? A couple of days ago, I ate a lot of dried fish with bones, and despite being careful, I still got pricked by a bone. At that moment, I felt the bone was in my throat; it wasn't very deep, but before I could react, I swallowed another b...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. In the past couple of days, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the contour of my right ear. Currently, I notice that swallowing (though my throat doesn't hurt) and quickly shaking my head from side to side sometimes triggers the pain, while...

Enlarged tonsils may not always be painful? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat for the past year. I have seen doctors and felt better for a few months, but then the sensation returns. It often occurs on the left side of my throat, w...

About the throat? Recently, I have been experiencing throat sensitivity due to eating spicy food, which causes irritation. I'm not sure why this is happening. Additionally, I would like to ask what happens if liquids enter the lungs and trachea? I have not experienced coughi...

Bronchial sensitivity and maintenance issues? Hello Doctor: I have been prone to coughing since childhood, especially during seasonal changes or significant weather fluctuations, which makes me more susceptible to colds. However, often after other cold symptoms have resolved, my ...

Chronic nasal dryness with no identifiable cause, and topical or oral medications have not been effective? Chronic nasal dryness, inflammation, and bleeding without an identifiable cause can indeed be associated with conditions like Sjögren's syndrome, which is an autoimmune...

The sputum is predominantly white? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing more severe post-nasal drip symptoms these past few days. I later noticed that the phlegm I am coughing up is very frothy and somewhat white. Additionally, I feel some pain in my ears and throat when swallo...

Feeling a lump in the throat? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing long-term issues with acid reflux. I would like to ask if the acid must reach the mouth to cause a sensation of something stuck in the throat, or if any degree of reflux can lead to that feeling.

Neck issues? One day I noticed that the left side of my neck was swollen compared to the right side, and I could feel a small, round, hard lump under my ear. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, and sometimes I feel a sensation of something foreign in my throat. After two weeks,...

Determine whether it is a lymph node? Hello Doctor, Last night while lying in bed, I noticed a lump about 1 cm in size just above my Adam's apple when I tilted my head down. It hurts when I swallow and also when I tilt my head up or down. It’s not very visible from the out...

Blisters in the throat? Hello Dr. Zheng, for the past 2-3 months, I have frequently felt a sensation of a foreign body in my throat after meals. When I look in the mirror, I notice a small blister on the left side of my throat. The blister appears and usually disappears on its ow...

My throat feels strange? I have a sensation of a foreign body in my left throat, sometimes I feel it when swallowing and sometimes I don't. My left ear also feels stuffy, but I have seen a doctor who examined my throat and said there was no issue. What should I do?

Small white spots on the inner sides of the cheeks? Hello Doctor, two days ago in the morning when I woke up, I noticed that there were some spots on both sides of my tongue, with the right side being more pronounced. Both sides have some slight appearance towards the throat. I v...

Chronic sinusitis with post-nasal drip? Hello, I have been suffering from phlegm in my throat for the past two to three weeks. I do not have a fever or headache, and I am not coughing, but I occasionally have a runny nose. My throat constantly has phlegm, which I can cough out, b...

Tonsillitis with white spots in the back of the throat may resolve on its own. However, it is important to monitor symptoms and consult a healthcare professional if they worsen or persist? Hello Doctor, I have recently been diagnosed with acute tonsillitis and am currently taking...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello doctor, for the past couple of days, I've felt like something is stuck in my throat, but it doesn't hurt or itch, and swallowing food doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. However, since last night, I've experie...

Tonsillitis can have periods of improvement and worsening? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that whenever my body feels more fatigued or after eating fried foods, my tonsils become slightly swollen, and there seems to be some white spots inside, which gives me the impression...

Sinusitis and tinnitus? Dear Doctor, My mother has been experiencing tinnitus since March of this year, possibly due to excessive stress and busyness. After consulting multiple otolaryngologists, they all suggested that it is related to menopause and ear degeneration. Her sympto...

Persistent production of frothy sputum? Hello, recently my throat has been very itchy. When I am standing or sitting, it's manageable and I only cough occasionally, but as soon as I lean back or lie down, I start to cough frequently. Each time, I cough up thick, foamy sputum...