Throat, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 55

Laryngitis Hello Doctor: I am a civil servant and often take phone calls as part of my job. I typically give lectures 1-2 times a month, with each session lasting about 1-3 hours, and I have been doing this for about two years. My voice has always been relatively deep, but in the...

Sore throat with difficulty swallowing? Yesterday, my throat felt fine, but after drinking a bottle of 20% lemon juice, my throat started to feel a bit strange. I didn't think much of it, but this morning when I woke up, I had severe throat pain. Eating, drinking, talking, a...

Cold symptoms Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about some symptoms I'm experiencing. Currently, I am on my menstrual period, but I have been having pain in my lower abdomen, a sensation in my throat that makes me feel like I need to cough but can't, and intermittent d...

Pain on the left side of the neck with some swelling? Hello, Doctor. About two days ago, I noticed pain on the left side of my neck. I feel the pain when I adopt certain positions or when I clear my throat. The pain is located in the middle left part of my neck, and it feels slig...

It is easy to choke when drinking water? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing difficulty swallowing water, which sometimes leads to mild choking. It's not very severe, and it happens occasionally. I'm wondering if this could be chronic pharyngitis.

Please, doctor? Recently, I have been feeling like there is something in the right side of my throat when I swallow. I am not sure what is causing this. I have also been experiencing thick, clear phlegm frequently. I would like to ask the doctor what these symptoms might indicate...

Blisters in the throat? A couple of days ago, I went to the hospital for an endoscopy, and the doctor informed me that I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additionally, they found a large blister in my throat. Do I need surgery for this? Thank you for your response.

Lateral neck mass? Hello doctor, about six months ago I discovered a hard lump on the upper right side of my neck, a bit away from my ear, approximately 0.5 cm in size, located around the Fengchi point. It is immovable and has not increased in size. Although it is small, I have r...

There are small bumps growing on the back of the right side of the tongue? Hello, doctor. I have two growths at the back of my tongue that are the same color as my tongue. They are not painful, but I feel a sensation of something being stuck in my throat when I speak. I'm no...

There is something in the throat that shifts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a throat issue. Sometimes after clearing my throat, I experience an inexplicable pain when swallowing saliva, and I feel like something is displaced in my throat. When I press with my thumb, I ...

Discomfort in the throat after oral sex? Hello doctor, a week ago I performed unprotected oral sex on a male friend, and now I feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat. My tongue and uvula keep touching, and I suspect it might be related to an enlarged soft palate. Could ...

If you have a sensation of something stuck in your throat and are concerned, you should consider undergoing a thorough evaluation. Recommended examinations may include: 1. **Laryngoscopy**: A procedure that allows a doctor to examine the throat and vocal cords using a thin, flex...

Dry and tight throat? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing a dry throat and hoarseness for several years now. Every time I speak for a few sentences, it becomes very strenuous, and I can clearly hear my voice becoming dry and rough. This does not only happen in the morning; so...

Sputum with blood streaks? Hello doctor, I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis. About a month ago, while I was lying in bed trying to sleep, I suddenly coughed up fresh blood. For the following week, I would cough up one or two mouthfuls of fresh blood whenever I lay down ...

Post-sinus surgery, experiencing yellow nasal discharge along with cold symptoms and fever? Hello Doctor: I underwent endoscopic sinus surgery on July 12, 2016, to remove a fungal infection from the left sphenoid sinus. Prior to the surgery, I did not experience yellow nasal disc...

Sudden severe throat pain? I haven't had any cold symptoms for the past few days, but I did eat spicy hot pot in the first five hours after the pain started. Symptoms: sudden severe throat pain, a deeper voice, and slight hoarseness, with no other body discomfort, just the t...

Throat issues Recently, I've been feeling a sensation of something stuck in my throat. My diet is normal, low in oil and almost sugar-free. I drink at least 6 cups of water a day and haven't stayed up late. The only unusual thing is that I often feel the need to spit, b...

I have been experiencing a feeling of fullness and discomfort in my left ear for almost a month? In February 2016, I underwent surgery for nasal allergies, which involved cutting the right-side nerve and performing bilateral inferior turbinate reduction. After the surgery, my nas...

Tongue inflammation and itchy throat with cough? I have been experiencing a sensation on my tongue similar to biting into a pineapple for the past two months. The doctor diagnosed it as oral inflammation, and I have been taking medication for a week without significant improvemen...

Fishbone issue, feeling a bit anxious? Hello doctor, I had fish during my meal and felt a slight sensation of something foreign in my throat while eating, but it wasn't very noticeable. After the meal, I looked in the mirror with a flashlight and found that the area where I ...