Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 47

Yellow phlegm with a reddish tint? A few days ago, I coughed forcefully about 5 or 6 times, and there was a small amount of pinkish color in the white phlegm (could this be due to throat irritation? I do not have a cold or cough). Additionally, I noticed that when I dry heave, my...

Throat issues Previously, I had a case of tonsillar suppuration and visited a doctor, taking medication for three days. After finishing the medication, I initially had no issues, but two days later, I developed a few isolated areas of suppuration again. They disappear after a whi...

Throat voice issues? Hello, doctor. I apologize, but it seems I haven't gone through the voice change period. My voice sounds very childlike, even a bit feminine, which makes me hesitant to face crowds. As a result, I tend to strain my throat and speak forcefully, but this h...

Halitosis, tonsil stones, and recurrent tonsillitis? Hello, doctor. I have had a problem with bad breath since childhood, and I'm not sure if it is related to my tonsils, but I only discovered I have tonsil stones in the past two months. I tend to expel one every few days. I...

Unilateral sore throat? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I started experiencing mild nausea after eating, although I have not actually vomited. At that time, I had no discomfort in my throat, gastrointestinal tract, or abdomen, and my appetite was quite good. I have already visi...

Dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I had severe throat pain that made swallowing very painful. I then visited an otolaryngologist who diagnosed me with right-sided tonsillitis, and at that time, I also experienced pain in my right ear. I mentioned t...

White pus-filled lesions on the tonsils? I have had a sore throat and visited the doctor twice. Both times, they said it was caused by lack of sleep and dehydration. I took medication twice, and my throat no longer hurts, but the white spots on my tonsils have not disappeared. It...

Tinnitus while sleeping? Hello doctor, I started experiencing tinnitus two years ago. Last month, I had an examination at Chang Gung Hospital, where I had blood tests that showed elevated lipid levels and low platelet counts. I also underwent an endoscopy, which showed no abnorma...

Can postnasal drip and a cold cause eustachian tube inflammation? A week ago, I visited a clinic due to a cold with post-nasal drip, sore throat, and productive cough. I was prescribed medication for a week. Most of the cold symptoms have resolved, leaving only slight nasal conge...

HPV Oral Transmission Issues Hello Dr. Cheng, I tested positive for HPV with a viral load of 10^9, and I have types 70, 51, and 68 (I was tested for type 11 in January 2015). I would like to know the likelihood of these three types of the virus being transmitted to a male partne...

Sore throat (due to external trauma) Hello, doctor. My situation is that I sustained a blow to the Adam's apple area while playing basketball. At the time, I felt some pain, but it was not severe and was bearable. Now, about a week has passed, and I still experience discomfo...

Throat issues I often choke when drinking water through a straw, but drinking directly reduces the likelihood of choking. I would like to know if this is a throat issue and if I need to see an otolaryngologist for an examination.

Sore throat while sleeping? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing excessive thirst at night for several months. My throat feels dry and painful, and the symptoms only ease in the morning after I wake up. Recently, after recovering from a cold, I now feel pain on the right side o...

Throat issues / Hearing impairment issues Hello, my daughter is almost 4 years old and has hearing impairment, with moderate to severe loss in both ears. The doctor mentioned that a CT scan indicated an issue with the ossicles. She uses both air conduction and bone conduction hea...

After riding my bike in the afternoon, I woke up in the middle of the night with a sore throat? I rode my bike from around 4 PM to after 7 PM. Since I haven't ridden in a long time and I went quite far and fast, I was actually quite breathless along the way. I drank cold spo...

Respiratory tract infection Hello Doctor: On the 27th of last month, I felt a severe sore throat and went to see an ENT specialist. Initially, the doctor noted that my throat was very red and swollen and prescribed medication. The next day, my throat pain subsided, but I experien...

Throat issues/Tonsils Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, I opened my mouth and noticed a white spot on the left side of my throat. What could that be, and will it fall off on its own? Thank you, doctor.

Difficulty swallowing saliva accompanied by tinnitus and voice problems? Hello Doctor, I often experience occasional difficulty swallowing saliva without having a cold or any discomfort in my throat or nose. During these episodes, I also experience symptoms similar to tinnitus, w...

If you have a persistent cough with excessive phlegm, should you seek an examination at a major hospital? Hello Doctor, I was exposed to sea breeze around May 26, and afterwards my throat felt inflamed. A few days later, I developed a hoarse voice and started coughing. Knowing th...

There are white protrusions on the tongue? Hello. I would like to inquire about a white bump in the center of my tongue. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, but it doesn't go away regardless of brushing or scraping it. Additionally, I sometimes feel like something is stuck...