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Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
About me
Specializing in Otorhinolaryngology at Ma'anshan Municipal People's Hospital, with ten years of experience, graduated from Wan Nan Medical College, has been awarded honors such as Outstanding Individual of the Hospital and Best Teaching Supervisor
Proficient in diseases
Acute and chronic sinusitis, acute and chronic rhinitis, acute and chronic pharyngitis, pharyngitis, vocal cord polyps, vocal cord nodules, nasal polyps, pharyngeal tumors, otitis media, tympanic membrane perforation, cholesteatoma, epistaxis, sleep apnea treatment
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Can throat cancer patients eat sea cucumber?
Patients with throat cancer can eat sea cucumbers, which contain rich proteins, trace elements, amino acids, and other components that are very beneficial to health. These can help improve the patient's immune function and resist the occurrence of tumors. Additionally, patients should eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamins to help enhance their immune function. For diagnosing throat cancer, we mainly use electronic nasopharyngoscopy and CT scans of the throat area to make a clear diagnosis. After throat cancer occurs, we usually perform surgery as soon as possible to remove the tumor while trying to preserve as much of the patient's laryngeal function as possible, in order to improve the patient's quality of life.
What medicine should be taken for hypertrophic turbinates?
Nasal turbinate hypertrophy is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology, mainly involving enlargement of the middle and inferior turbinates. Patients often develop bony, bubble-like formations in the middle turbinate, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, contact headache, nasal itchiness, and runny nose. For patients with nasal turbinate hypertrophy, who often also suffer from sinusitis or chronic rhinitis, treatment primarily involves local anti-inflammatory measures. Additionally, the use of corticosteroid nasal sprays can help reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa and aid in relieving nasal congestion. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)
What should I do if I have a cough from throat cancer?
Laryngeal cancer is a common malignant tumor in otolaryngology. Patients with laryngeal cancer often experience coughs primarily because of the presence of tumors at the glottis, which then cause irritative coughs. For patients with the aforementioned symptoms, we should first diagnose the disease using a laryngoscope and CT scans of the throat area. Subsequently, it is crucial to remove the tumor through surgery as early as possible to achieve a complete cure. Post-surgery, patients usually undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In the early stages before surgery, when the patient suffers from severe coughing, medications that clear the throat and benefit the voice can be used to alleviate the symptoms and reduce the patient's suffering. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.)
Can benign throat cancer be cured?
Laryngeal cancer is a type of malignant tumor located in the larynx and is a common malignant tumor in otolaryngology, characterized by a high degree of malignancy and a tendency for early metastasis. Patients with laryngeal cancer primarily exhibit symptoms such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and in later stages, breathing difficulties. Early detection and diagnosis of laryngeal cancer can lead to cure in most early-stage patients through treatments like laser surgery or open surgery. For mid to late-stage patients, in addition to surgical treatment, postoperative radiation and chemotherapy are generally required to manage symptoms and prevent metastasis of laryngeal cancer.
The difference between vocal cord polyps and pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is primarily a nonspecific inflammation of the throat, which can be divided into acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis. Acute pharyngitis is mainly caused by bacterial infections affecting the mucous membrane and submucosal tissues of the throat, leading to symptoms such as dry throat, burning sensation, sore throat, and pain when swallowing. The main pathogens involved are often streptococcus and staphylococcus, among others. Patients with chronic pharyngitis mainly experience a foreign body sensation in the throat, along with dryness and itchiness. In contrast, patients with vocal cord polyps, which mainly differ from pharyngitis, exhibit hoarseness. Typically, pharyngitis patients do not exhibit obvious hoarseness. Differentiation between the two can be achieved through an examination with a laryngoscope, which can determine the presence of obvious polyp growth on the vocal cords, thereby distinguishing between vocal cord polyps and pharyngitis.
Is the recurrence rate of vocal cord polyps high?
Vocal cord polyps are a common and frequently occurring condition in otolaryngology. Usually, if patients strictly protect their voice after undergoing vocal cord polyp surgery, the recurrence rate is generally low. However, patients in professions such as teaching, sales, and singing, who often strain their voices, may experience recurrence of vocal cord polyps. The formation of vocal cord polyps is due to the rupture of capillaries and edema in the vocal cord mucosa, leading to neoplasm proliferation. An electronic laryngoscopy can be used to clearly diagnose the disease. Patients with vocal cord polyps should be advised to strictly rest their voice and avoid excessive vocal strain. Surgical removal of the vocal cord polyps is necessary to cure the condition.
Does allergic rhinitis cause coughing?
Allergic rhinitis can cause symptoms of coughing, as the allergens that patients come into contact with lead to hypersensitivity in the upper airways, triggering bronchospasm. Thus, patients experience irritative coughing and related phenomena. For coughs caused by allergic rhinitis, the primary treatment involves the use of anti-allergy medications. In daily life, it is first necessary to avoid contact with allergens, and allergen testing can be conducted to identify the specific allergens affecting the patient. Additionally, during episodes of allergic rhinitis, patients should use antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, and steroid nasal sprays to control the episodes of allergic rhinitis and reduce the symptoms of coughing. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
Symptoms of recurrent vocal cord polyps
Vocal cord polyps are a common and frequently occurring illness, primarily characterized by symptoms such as hoarseness and throat discomfort. After surgical removal of vocal cord polyps through suspension laryngoscopy, the patient's voice may still be hoarse in the short term. This hoarseness is mainly due to postoperative mucosal edema, and the general recovery period requires three to four weeks. Patients need to rest their voice and reduce vocal usage. Dietary precautions include avoiding spicy and irritating foods and reducing the incidence of colds and coughs. If a patient experiences a recurrence of vocal cord polyps, the main symptom is hoarseness. This can be confirmed through an examination with an electronic laryngoscope to determine whether the vocal cord polyps have recurred. There is still a certain probability of recurrence, which mainly depends on how the patient protects their voice in daily life.
Does chronic pharyngitis cause tightness in the chest?
Chronic pharyngitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology. Patients with chronic pharyngitis usually experience tightness in the throat, a foreign body sensation in the throat, discomfort in the pharyngeal area, and difficulty swallowing. The main causes are related to the patient's smoking, drinking, exposure to cold, and chronic inflammation in the throat leading to lymphoid follicle hyperplasia. When the above symptoms occur, one should first visit a hospital in a timely manner, complete examinations including electronic nasopharyngoscopy, routine blood tests, biochemical tests, and C-reactive protein tests to make a clear diagnosis. Furthermore, under the guidance of a senior physician, oral medications for soothing the throat should be used. Additionally, it is advisable to protect your voice, avoid shouting, and maintain a light diet to help prevent the occurrence of chronic pharyngitis.
Symptoms of Otitis Media Recovery
Otitis media is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology, which is divided into various types such as acute otitis media, chronic otitis media, and cholesteatoma otitis media. Acute otitis media is often seen in cases of colds or coughs. Patients primarily present with pain and pus discharge from the middle ear. Treatment under the guidance of a physician may include the use of antibiotics and corticosteroids. Additionally, during a cold, it is advisable to avoid forceful nose blowing to prevent retrograde infection to the middle ear. For patients with chronic cholesteatoma otitis media, treatment usually requires radical mastoidectomy to remove the lesion and granulation tissue in the middle ear, thereby restoring the normal physiological environment of the middle ear. Repairing the perforated eardrum can also achieve a cure.