Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 42

Unilateral throat pain has persisted for one month? Hello, Doctor! I have had unilateral throat pain for a month now (right side, left side of the image). Swallowing saliva does not hurt, and I do not have a fever or cough. I would like to ask: 1. Is the yellow arrow pointing to ...

Can a patient eat liquid food orally after having a nasogastric tube inserted? Due to my father's diagnosis of hypopharyngeal cancer, he has developed wounds in his throat during the course of radiation and chemotherapy (as stated by the attending physician). He is experienc...

Post-nasal drip Hello, doctor... I have a history of nasal allergies. About a month and a half ago, I caught a cold and woke up with thick white nasal discharge and a bit of yellow discharge. I visited a clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with sinusitis and post-nasal drip. Afte...

Drinking tea contaminated with cigarette ash? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally drank green tea that had cigarette ashes in it, about 300cc. I later vomited it out, but today I feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat and a burning sensation. Should I seek medical ...

Sore throat? Hello, doctor. Last week, I started taking capsule medication during my appointment, and since I began taking it, I've felt a sensation of something stuck in my throat (I have no history of drug allergies and have never had issues swallowing pills before). I too...

Coughing, vomiting? Hello, I've been experiencing a severe cough due to a cold that feels uncontrollable, sometimes leading to vomiting. I thought I was getting better, but one moment I feel fine and the next I suddenly have a scratchy throat and the urge to cough and vomit,...

Accidental ingestion of a fishbone? On the evening of Sunday, May 27th, I accidentally swallowed a bone from a milkfish during dinner. I went to a clinic at 8 PM to check if it was lodged in my throat. They used a nasal endoscope but did not find any fish bone, so the doctor advi...

Neck mass After catching a cold at the end of April, I noticed swelling on the right side of my neck. My throat has been feeling dry and scratchy. On May 17, I visited the clinic where you performed a physical examination and an endoscopic examination, which revealed a small mass...

Feeling of a foreign body in the throat and dry heaving? Hello, doctor. Recently, I experienced a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, and fearing it might be something serious, I visited an ENT specialist who examined me and found no issues. However, I still feel a foreign ...

Sore throat? Hello doctor, after drinking yogurt last night, I woke up this morning with a sore throat and discomfort. Swallowing saliva feels sour and bitter. Could it be tonsillitis?

Experiencing a feeling of fullness or blockage in the right ear while flying, and now hearing clearly at certain angles when turning the head? Hello Doctor, I flew abroad on Saturday, and due to a layover, I had four takeoffs and landings in one day. After getting off the plane, ...

Laser surgery. Chronic pharyngitis? 1. I previously had some lymphoid hyperplasia at the base of my tongue, and due to its proximity to my molars, I underwent laser excision to prevent recurrent biting. However, it has been a month, and the wound has not yet healed. Although it i...

Throat issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed that when I swallow saliva, there is something rolling around in my lower jaw. I can feel it when I touch it, and I also feel it when I swallow, but it doesn't hurt. However, if I turn my head while swallowing, this sensation d...

Sore throat and ear pain on one side after drinking water? Hello Doctor, I noticed that over a week ago, I began experiencing pain in the upper left side of my throat. A day later, my left ear started to hurt as well, especially when swallowing saliva or drinking water, while eat...

Hearing issues? Three years ago, I had a mild cold, and for a while, I couldn't hear other people's voices clearly. I could hear them speaking, but I couldn't understand what they were saying. I received treatment for it before, but recently, I've started expe...

Inhaling capsule powder into the nose? Hello Doctor, I was swallowing a capsule of iron supplement when it got stuck in my throat and melted, causing me to choke. I coughed forcefully, and a lot of powder went into one side of my nose. After that, I drank a lot of water and rinse...

Thirst and dry mouth? I previously experienced a period of dry mouth and dry tongue (about three months ago), which occurred intermittently. Six months ago, I had a health check-up, and my blood sugar levels were normal, sitting right in the middle of the fasting range. Two month...

Eustachian tube dysfunction treated with corticosteroids? Dear Director Zheng, I experienced symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction in my left ear suddenly in January of this year. Although my hearing is normal, every time I drink water or swallow, I hear a "pop, pop"...

Throat is prone to injury? In recent years, I have noticed that my throat is not as resilient as it used to be. I easily injure it from drinking hot soup, consuming spicy foods, or drinking alcohol, and the next day I experience throat pain and yellow phlegm, which lasts for seve...

Unilateral tonsillar swelling with stones? On April 9, I discovered that my left tonsil had some redness and swelling, so I sought treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Since the symptoms were not very pronounced, the doctor indicated that the throat issue w...