Understanding One-Sided Sore Throat: Causes and Remedies
Sore throat A few days after catching a cold, I started experiencing a sore throat, but only on one side. The main symptom is that every time I wake up, I feel a swelling sensation on one side of my throat, and when I drink something after waking up, it feels like something is po...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Your issue seems to be related to the tonsils, as it predominantly occurs on one side, which is not typical for what is commonly referred to as pharyngitis. In addition to the possibility of inflammation of the tonsils themselves, there is a rarer condition known as "styloid...[Read More] Understanding One-Sided Sore Throat: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Respiratory Issues: Tonsil Problems and Allergies Explained
Respiratory issues Since childhood, I have been prone to colds (or tonsillitis) and have recently experienced frequent sore throats. However, I only see a doctor if my condition does not improve on its own after two or three days (worried about taking too much medication). Recent...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Mr. Xiao Nan: The tonsils are asymmetrical in size, which may indicate hypertrophy of one side. Nasal congestion is related to tonsillar hypertrophy, and there is an issue with the temporomandibular (TM) joint. Tonsillectomy can still be performed.[Read More] Understanding Respiratory Issues: Tonsil Problems and Allergies Explained
Understanding Bitter Taste, Dry Mouth, and Throat Phlegm Issues
Bitter taste on the tongue, lack of flavor, dry mouth, and phlegm in the throat? Bad breath, dry mouth, and ineffective relief despite increased water intake.
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
In the ENT outpatient clinic at Hsinchu Hospital, the condition that takes up the most time and involves the most patients is what is referred to as "globus sensation." Many patients claim that they have heard from friends and family that Dr. Yeh from the ENT department...[Read More] Understanding Bitter Taste, Dry Mouth, and Throat Phlegm Issues
Understanding Persistent Throat Issues: What Are Those Yellow Bumps?
Foreign body Dear Doctor: Near my throat (uvula), I frequently notice a small yellowish object on the upper right side that has a very strong odor. Sometimes I can expel several of them, but there are still some left in my throat. While it doesn't interfere with any function...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss Hsiao-Chun: It is possible that there are crypts or depressions in the oropharynx or tonsils, which can easily trap food debris and lead to inflammation. It is recommended to rinse your mouth after eating. If symptoms persist, you should consult an otolaryngologist fo...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Issues: What Are Those Yellow Bumps?
Benefits and Risks of Tonsillectomy: What You Need to Know
Benefits and Complications of Tonsillectomy In the past five years, I have experienced a cold every spring and summer, each time resulting in purulent tonsillitis and a high fever (40 degrees Celsius). It takes 7 to 10 days to recover each time, during which speaking and swallowi...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Hello Mr. Duan: What are the effects of tonsillectomy?[Read More] Benefits and Risks of Tonsillectomy: What You Need to Know
Snoring and Breathing Issues: When to See an ENT Specialist
Snoring during sleep? Hello Dr. Chen: I have been suffering from chronic sinusitis since my teenage years, but I have not received any medication for it. In recent years, I have noticed that my breathing is not very smooth while sleeping at night, and I often alternate breathing ...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
There are many reasons for loud snoring, such as nasal congestion, enlarged tonsils, and hypertrophy of the soft palate and uvula. You also mentioned that breathing through your nose and ears is not very smooth, which is likely due to nasal obstruction. Therefore, it is essential...[Read More] Snoring and Breathing Issues: When to See an ENT Specialist
Understanding Snoring: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Disruptions
Snoring during sleep? I have had a long-standing issue with headaches. Recently, I have been snoring while sleeping, and I wake up due to my own snoring. What could be the cause?
Dr. Chen Duliang Reply:
Mr. Wu: Snoring during sleep may be caused by nasal congestion, enlargement of the tissues in the throat, such as the soft palate, uvula, and tonsils. These factors can lead to airway obstruction during sleep due to body position, resulting in snoring. Different causes require di...[Read More] Understanding Snoring: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Disruptions
Understanding Tonsillitis vs. Pharyngitis: Duration and Treatment Insights
Is it tonsillitis or pharyngitis? How long should the medication be taken? Before describing my personal symptoms, I would like to clarify that I am not a congenital sufferer of tonsillitis, nor do I have congenital nasal allergies, but I do have a deviated septum. In 1993, due t...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
After reviewing your detailed medical history, it is clear that laryngitis is indeed causing you significant distress. Based on your history, you likely have a condition of vocal cord weakness, exacerbated by prolonged speaking, leading to chronic laryngitis. Symptoms of chronic ...[Read More] Understanding Tonsillitis vs. Pharyngitis: Duration and Treatment Insights
Can Sinusitis Be Cured with Western and Traditional Medicine?
Sinusitis I have been prone to snoring for many years, and my mouth and nose often emit an unpleasant odor. A few days ago, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor diagnosed me with sinusitis. I am wondering if taking both traditional and Western medicine can cure it completely?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Delia Lin: The main symptoms of sinusitis include purulent nasal discharge, facial swelling and pain, headaches, nasal congestion, and tenderness around the eyes. There may also be a foul odor from the nasal passages, and nasal congestion can lead to snoring. Sinusitis is typical...[Read More] Can Sinusitis Be Cured with Western and Traditional Medicine?
Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Issues
Sore throat? I often feel like something is stuck in my throat when I first lie down to sleep, making it difficult to breathe. As a result, I involuntarily cough a couple of times to wake myself up, and then I can fall asleep peacefully. When I was a child, I frequently had tonsi...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
If you experienced chronic tonsillitis due to frequent inflammation of the tonsils during childhood, and if tonsil hypertrophy obstructs the airway, it is very likely to cause breathing difficulties during sleep, specifically obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea can l...[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort: Causes and Solutions for Sleep Issues
Understanding Nasal Voice: Causes and Treatments for Persistent Symptoms
Nasal sound Hello doctor, I have had a persistent nasal voice for a long time that has not been cured, and I also experience severe post-nasal drip, coughing, and difficulty swallowing. One side of my tonsils is inflamed, but my voice has always been very strong. I am unsure what...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
It sounds like sinusitis, but it could also just be pharyngitis. It's best to visit an outpatient clinic and get an X-ray if necessary.[Read More] Understanding Nasal Voice: Causes and Treatments for Persistent Symptoms
Exploring New Treatments for Loud Snoring: ENT Insights
Snoring Loud snoring can be bothersome, and there are several newer treatment options available. Please let me know if you would like more information. Thank you!
Dr. Chen Duliang Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: There are many reasons that can lead to loud snoring, such as relaxation of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles, mandibular deformities, retrognathia, macroglossia, nasal obstruction, hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils, adenoid hypertrophy, and obesity. The treat...[Read More] Exploring New Treatments for Loud Snoring: ENT Insights
Understanding Tonsillitis vs. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Key Differences
Tonsils Hello! Based on what you mentioned previously, it seems to be recurrent tonsillitis. However, when I went to the hospital, they diagnosed it as eustachian tube dysfunction and did not mention the tonsils. In the past, I did experience tonsillitis (often referred to as &qu...
Dr. Hong Yiming Reply:
Hello, based on the content you described, it should be chronic tonsillitis. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Tonsillitis vs. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Key Differences