Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

Due to accidental pulling of cloth around neck, I choked for a few seconds. Will it cause any damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptom seems to be temporary. You need not worry about it. You can take a plain Paracetamol 750 mg (Tylenol) twice daily for three days after food. Tylenol will not only reduce the pain and discomfort but also t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Can a sinus x-ray show if your eustachian tube are closed or not?

Hi! Before I explain and answer your questions, I will take a little of your time to explain what has probably happend in your case. The eustachian tube basically ventilates the nose and the ear. In a situation where it does not function, a negativ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

What causes reddish flap in the tonsil area?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The picture you have attached does not show any lesion (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a normal looking tonsil showing tonsillar crypt (Crypta magna) which is normal. As of now the tonsils are...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Tehmid

Is it possible to get sinus infection due to aspiration of soup?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very unlikely that you develop a sinus infection following consumption of any food. However, if your prone for a post nasal drip after consuming anything for that matter, it could be related to a food allergy what ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I have sinusitis with polyp in right maxillary sinus. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We have to first ascertain as to why sinusitis has occurred in the first place. Usually, in most cases, the primary cause is a seasonal or year around allergic problem that is there. Just to make you understand I have tr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

I get popping in ears after frequent flight journey. Is this due to infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Simply it is a eustachian tube dysfunction. Ear infection which needs an antibiotic must be accompanied by ear pain. Ear drops do not have any role in the treatment of middle ear infections. I think that you need an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Why do I have a sensation of a lump in the throat with some swallowing problems?

welcome to icliniq. please capture a photo for your throat using your mobile phone camera and send it to me. do you have a reflux in the form of burning sensation in your chest or your stomach? do you have a bitter taste in your throat when waking u...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

I get pale clear fluid from both ears. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how many days are you having this problem? Any hearing loss or cold or nose block?  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Would you recommend grommets for glue ear?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the diagnosis of glue is supported by fluid type of curve (B type) in tympanogram with associated conductive hearing loss in audiometry, as well as not healing with nasal sprays and conservative management, then grommet...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

I have pimple in my inner ear with pain. Please suggest treatment.

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. There could be an infection of the hair follicle in the ear as a result of which it can create excruciating pain. Besides the wax would have further got pushed toward the ear drum causing severe pain. Plain use of ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar