Tinnitus, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 20

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy A few days ago, I underwent surgery on my inferior turbinate due to the severity of my condition, as recommended by the doctor. As a result, my ear fullness and tinnitus have completely disappeared. What could have caused this?

When someone speaks on the left side, there is often a "thumping" sound in the right ear? This issue has been present for over a year, and it doesn't occur every time. Initially, I thought it was due to stress from starting a new job. After consulting with doctors ...

Nasopharyngeal cancer-related issues? Hello, Doctor. I will be turning 25 this year and have some questions I would like to ask you. Recently, I have seen numerous reports and heard from friends that there is a trend of increasing cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma among younger p...

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) Hello Doctor, about a year ago, I experienced persistent tinnitus (mainly in my right ear) and dizziness, so I went to a major hospital's ENT department to have my Eustachian tubes checked. At that time, the doctor informed me that my left E...

Tinnitus following a fever? Hello, doctor! Two weeks ago, I went to the hospital to have a conjunctival stone removed, and afterwards, I developed a fever. During the fever, I experienced loud tinnitus. After taking a nap, I felt somewhat better, and the tinnitus was not as prono...

Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: On March 15, 2017, while working in a noisy environment, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my ear. After three visits to a general otolaryngologist, my tinnitus (in my right ear) did not improve. I then went to a major hospital for further exam...

Ear fullness and tinnitus? I would like to ask the doctor why I experience temporary tinnitus and a feeling of fullness in my ears whenever I exercise or become too breathless? It seems to improve when I am not as breathless. Is there something wrong with my body?

Abnormal sensation in the left ear? This condition has been present for two to three years. Whenever I hear loud sounds, such as announcements in large venues or sharp noises, my left ear produces a sound similar to that of pinching my nose and blowing. The clinic doctor examined...

Asymmetry of the ears? Hello Doctor, on the morning of April 9th (Sunday), I noticed that my right ear was slightly unclear in hearing. On the evening of April 10th (Monday), I visited a doctor and was informed that it was due to earwax buildup. The doctor used a tool (similar to...

Tinnitus and allergic rhinitis? A few days ago, the weather changed significantly, and my allergic rhinitis became quite severe. Recently, due to the worsening weather, I have been using a whole pack of tissues in a day, constantly sneezing and having a runny nose. By the end, it...

Nasal discharge with blood? On March 6th, I experienced neck stiffness, left ear fullness, and tinnitus, which made me concerned about nasopharyngeal cancer. I visited an ENT specialist who performed a nasopharyngoscopy and hearing test. The doctor did not find any tumors, and my...

Diagnosis of Meniere's Disease Hello Doctor, last week I experienced sudden and frequent episodes of dizziness, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness in my ears. After visiting a clinic, the doctor suspected it was a cold and suggested I take cold medication and monitor my s...

Hearing loss in one ear accompanied by tinnitus? Hello, on the evening of March 18th, I suddenly experienced a significant reduction in hearing in my left ear, followed by a loud ringing sound that lasted for about 3 to 4 seconds, after which everything returned to normal. Could ...

There is a feeling of fullness in the left ear, and hearing is somewhat impaired? Today, I placed the speaker next to my left ear and listened to music for about 30 minutes. After finding the volume too loud, I turned off the music but noticed a feeling of fullness in my left ear...

There is wind in the left ear? After experiencing external force to my left ear, I have a sensation of something being inside, accompanied by a muffled sound similar to tinnitus, but without pain or any signs of a cold. This started after the impact. Just now, when I pinched my n...

Meniere's disease issues, tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: In January, I went to a large hospital for an examination due to recurrent tinnitus. The doctor said it might be Meniere's disease. After a relapse on March 1st, I am currently still on medication. (Both episodes ...

My ears feel strange? During lunch today, I suddenly experienced tinnitus, followed by a sensation of warmth in my head and a feeling of fatigue. This lasted for a few seconds, but I still feel something unusual in my left ear, as if something is missing. I tested it by lightly p...

Experiencing tinnitus in a noisy environment? Whenever I encounter a very loud environment, I hear a sound similar to a radio coming from my left ear, while my right ear is unaffected. This has been bothering me for many years. I visited a clinic, and the doctor said my eardrums ...

Unilateral ear pulsation? In the past month, I have experienced intermittent pulsating sounds in my right ear, resembling a heartbeat. Each episode lasts for about ten seconds, followed by a minute of normalcy, and then it repeats for approximately ten seconds. Each occurrence la...

The cough will not improve? On January 4th, I caught a cold and went to the clinic for medication on the same day. At that time, I didn't have much of a cough, just a fever and a sore throat. After two rounds of treatment, all other symptoms improved, but the cough persisted...