What Causes an Earache? Q: I have an awful earache. What should I do? -By Sama Reply: The commonest reason for such ear aches is a throat infection. This could be viral (flu) or bacterial in origin. Do you have any other symptom like cough, running nose, throat pain, fever, body ache, fatigue etc.? There […]
Sweet Smell From Nasal Secretions Q: Hi there, I had posted a question yesterday about my mother’s sneeze. You gave an answer and asked me to clarify some things to you. Here are the explanations: She does not smoke or drink alcohol. As for diet,there is nothing she consumes which I or the rest of […]
What Could Be the Possible Reasons for Sneeze That Smells Sweet? Q: I am asking this question on behalf of my mother, who is forty-one years old. She is a perfectly healthy and physically fit woman. I have noticed that when she sneezes, a very sweet musky smell is emitted. It is a floral, honey […]
Cystic Lump of Throat Q: I’m 37 years old female. I had been to an ENT clinic and drawn fluid. Ultrasound scan came back normal. I went back for check up and the lump hasn’t disappeared, should I be worried? Reply: ———— You haven’t mentioned the exact location of lump. But from your description, we […]
Postop Care After Deviated Nasal Septum Surgery Q: I had DNS problem and was advised to have surgery. I underwent the surgery in December 2010. Till today, I have never felt even a slight improvement in the right nostril which was narrow before the surgery. Since I keep breathing through the mouth, I have started […]
How to Get Rid of Excessive Phlegm in the Throat? Q: Hello, I’m a 17 years old male. I feel that a sticky phlegm sticks to my throat. I always clear and spit it. I can’t also breathe because sometime nose feels blocked- sometimes the left, sometimes the right nostril. If I speak too much, […]
Unproductive Coughing During Daytime Q: I am 56 years old male. When I sleep I don’t cough. As soon as I stand up I have an unproductive cough that goes on and off all day. Any thoughts. Thank you for your help. -By: Bob Reply: Looks like there are some factors relevant only in the […]
Lump in Neck During Pregnancy Q: I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I have cysts on the back of my throat ever since I got pregnant. Could it be a change in my hormones? My doctor said there is nothing to worry about but if they do pop can it harm the baby? -By Jessica Reply: Are […]
Deviated Nasal Septum and Nasopharyngeal Problems Q: Sir, I have been having sinusitis problem since long time due to deviated nasal septum. Twice, the right sided maxillary sinus filled with fluid. The doctor broke and removed the liquid. I have observed a small hard bump behind my throat. So I was not able to swallow […]
Throat Infection May Spread to Lungs Q: This question is regarding a patient who is female, 26 years old, married and has 4 children. Symptoms are as follows: Shortness of breath after house work. Wheezing chest at night and some time during day. Pain in chest which goes to the back side towards shoulder blades, […]
