Question 1

I'm really worried because my left ear sometimes has a bad smell and I've been told by an ENT doctor that I might need surgery. This is making me really nervous and stressed. Is surgery the only option, or are there other treatments I could consider? What should I do to prepare for this?

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

Question 2

I've had a small fish bone stuck in my throat since yesterday afternoon, and it's been causing some irritation, especially when I try to sleep. I've been coughing and doing everything I can think of to get it out, but it's just not budging. Any ideas on what I should do?

Accepted Answer

If you have a fish bone stuck in your throat:

Immediate Actions

1. Remain calm.
2. Avoid swallowing.
3. Try to cough gently to dislodge the bone.

Home Remedies

1. Sip warm water or tea to soothe the throat.
2. Gargle with salt water (12 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces water).
3. Use throat lozenges or sprays for relief.
4. Apply heat to the throat with a warm compress.

Medical Attention

1. Consult a doctor if:
- Irritation persists or worsens.
- Swallowing becomes difficult.
- Fever or pain develops.
- Bone remains stuck after 24 hours.
1. Visit an emergency room if:
- Severe difficulty breathing.
- Bone causes severe pain.

Professional Removal

1. If the bone doesn't dislodge, consider:
- Endoscopy (medical procedure to visualize the throat).
- Professional removal by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist.

Prevention

1. Avoid eating fish with sharp bones.
2. Cut fish into small pieces before eating.

Question 3

I'm having this issue where I'm producing a lot of saliva while I'm sleeping, and it feels like my mouth and windpipe are just drying out, so I'm constantly having to swallow. It sometimes leads to saliva or mucus accidentally getting into my windpipe when I'm deeply asleep, and I wake up suddenly because I'm choking and can't breathe. It's really scary because I struggle for a bit before I can finally breathe normally again. It's making me afraid that I might actually choke in my sleep. Also, I've got this allergy to cough. Could you help me understand what's going on and maybe what I can do about it?

Accepted Answer

consult ent

I'm a heavy snorer at 46 years old, 5'10 and 89 kgs. I've been using a CPAP machine but find it uncomfortable. Different ENTs have given me mixed advice some recommend surgery while others say I should lose weight. Is there a permanent solution for snoring that actually works?

Snoring with CPAP intolerance can be treated with UPPP or weight loss‚ÄîENT evaluation with sleep study is key.

More ENT Health Queries

I'm really worried because my left ear sometimes has a bad smell and I've been told by an ENT doctor that I might need surgery. This is making me really nervous and stressed. Is surgery the only option, or are there other treatments I could consider? What should I do to prepare for this?

I've had a small fish bone stuck in my throat since yesterday afternoon, and it's been causing some irritation, especially when I try to sleep. I've been coughing and doing everything I can think of to get it out, but it's just not budging. Any ideas on what I should do?

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