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Dr. Antonio G. Yong, M.D.
- Hialeah, FL
- Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
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What could be the reason behind a constant pressure around the ear nerves?
You need to see your ENT to check your ears and check for other pathology if the examination of your ears is negative, like a tmj syndrome or cervical disease
I am having a nasal congestion along with sneezing every morning when I get up. What could be the reason for this?
Mostly change of temperature from a warm bed to cold room and redistribution of fluids when you lie down. Also, the side of your nose closest to the mattress will get more congested. READ MORE
Mostly change of temperature from a warm bed to cold room and redistribution of fluids when you lie down. Also, the side of your nose closest to the mattress will get more congested.
Why is my tongue hurting and burning?
It is a difficult diagnosis to make and the cause may not be found. Start with a visit to your dentist and if he doesn’t find anything, then schedule a visit with your ENT, it READ MORE
It is a difficult diagnosis to make and the cause may not be found. Start with a visit to your dentist and if he doesn’t find anything, then schedule a visit with your ENT, it could be so many things or nothing, in which case it will be considered a case of burning mouth syndrome.
There is a weird sound coming from my son’s throat. What could this be?
He will need multiple studies including a fiberoptic laryngoscopy. Does he have the sound while sleeping? Does he snore? Is he overweight? Take him to a good Otolaryngologist, READ MORE
He will need multiple studies including a fiberoptic laryngoscopy. Does he have the sound while sleeping? Does he snore? Is he overweight? Take him to a good Otolaryngologist, the sooner, the better.
Why does my son wake up every morning with sneezing and a stuffy nose?
Any history of allergies in the family? Ask your pediatrician for allergy testing. He may be allergic to mites that tend to accumulate in the bed and give all these problems.
Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?
Very common in TMJ disease. Do you use a night guard? Find a good dentist that knows about the disease so you can be helped. It is not a medical problem.
Pulsing and ringing in ears
If you had a stapedectomy, that means that you have a disease called otosclerosis, which has to do with changes of the bone structure of your ears and results in a conductive hearing READ MORE
If you had a stapedectomy, that means that you have a disease called otosclerosis, which has to do with changes of the bone structure of your ears and results in a conductive hearing loss treated by the surgery you had. However, this does not cure the disease only makes you able to hear and the disease will continue advancing with age and symptoms will include tinnitus and vertigo. A cochlea tumor or an acoustic neuroma will also give you the same symptoms along with a sensory neural hearing loss. I advise seeing an otologist in one of the large university centers for a full work-up to clearly identify the source of your problems and properly treat it.
vertigo and meat eating
High cholesterol and/or high triglycerides are, so, indirectly, meat can be related. Also, an allergy to meat could trigger vertigo, but it would be very rare.
What could be the reason behind my equilibrium problem?
Vertigo can be the result of many things, from a brain tumor to circulatory problems down to ear disease that could be serious or mild. Persistent vertigo should be fully investigated READ MORE
Vertigo can be the result of many things, from a brain tumor to circulatory problems down to ear disease that could be serious or mild. Persistent vertigo should be fully investigated and tests to be performed besides a complete physical examination that includes a neurological exam, neuro otological exam and blood test for diabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides and radiological test for your neck, mri of the brain, vestibular testing including ABR, ENG, Audio and other specialized test as needed. As you can see vertigo can be very complicated or very simple.
Is a rhinoplasty after retinal surgery safe?
Go back to the opthalmologist that did the surgery and talk to him. Cosmetic surgery is not worth the possibility of loosing your vision even in one of your eyes.
Am I at a risk of throat cancer if I quit a smoking habit of 3 years?
Usually 3 years of smoking is not a usual cause of cancer, however there may be exceptions related to personal sensibilities and genetics. Also the age of the smoker has a bearing READ MORE
Usually 3 years of smoking is not a usual cause of cancer, however there may be exceptions related to personal sensibilities and genetics. Also the age of the smoker has a bearing in the outcome. But in general it will be unlikely that a squamous cell carcinoma be caused by 3 years of regular cigarette smoking.
Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?
You may be blowing pressurized air into your sinuses producing the pain. Consult an ENT for examination and possible CT scan of your sinuses to rule out other possibilities
Crinkling noise in my left ear, what could it be?
You may be moving air thru the eustachian tube causing the tympanic membrane to move. Wax in the ear canal will do the same
Is it possible to experience nasal blockage after a slight blow to the nose?
Yes you will get swelling of the mucosas with decreased airflow in the nose
Can I have reduced taste sensation during a sinus infection?
Yes, also smelling will decrease
How can I ease my ear pain after a flight journey?
It is better to prevent it by using a nasal decongestant like afrin which is longlastin spraying it 1/2 hour before going in the plane and if glying for more than 12 hours agai READ MORE
It is better to prevent it by using a nasal decongestant like afrin which is longlastin spraying it 1/2 hour before going in the plane and if glying for more than 12 hours agai 1/2 hour before landing. Ear damage from flying can be serious and barotrauma of the ears can end eith permanent hearing loss and live threatening infections.
Why do I have a ear pain during a sinus infection?
It is called referred pain. Different anatomical areas sharing the same
Nerves like gall bladder pain felt in the back by the tip of the scapula.
Nerves like gall bladder pain felt in the back by the tip of the scapula.
Are antibiotics required to treat a throat infection?
Only if you have a bacteria that is considered dangerous like strep, Most dorethroats ate viral and need no antibiotics. Visit your Dr and have a strep test done
Is it normal to feel dizzy during the winter?
No, consult your physician dizziness is never normsl
Why do I have itching in my ears every morning?
Most of the time is lack of wax because of dryness of the skin of the ear canal. Never clean or touch your ears
