# Ears, nose and throat **URL:** https://community.patient.info/c/ears-nose-and-throat/12.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [About the Ears, nose, throat and mouth category](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-ears-nose-throat-and-mouth-category/807016)
**Author:** [@discourse\_admin](https://community.patient.info/u/discourse_admin)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [I was diagnosed with glandular fever 4 months ago. I am still exhausted.](https://community.patient.info/t/i-was-diagnosed-with-glandular-fever-4-months-ago-i-am-still-exhausted/509390)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_937320](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_937320)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 11:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-was-diagnosed-with-glandular-fever-4-months-ago-i-am-still-exhausted/509390 "2026-10-05T11:53:20Z")
I am still not able to go to work or drive or do household chores. Does anyone have any advise? I no longer have a sore throat, swollen glands, fever, enlarged liver or spleen. I am 61 years old and am quite depressed … --- ## [Chronic crackle/popping sound in ears everytime I swallow after Eustachian Balloon Dilation surgery ](https://community.patient.info/t/chronic-crackle-popping-sound-in-ears-everytime-i-swallow-after-eustac/690155)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1225266](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1225266)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 21:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/chronic-crackle-popping-sound-in-ears-everytime-i-swallow-after-eustac/690155 "2026-09-30T21:32:53Z")
I had Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation surgery in 2017, and it was the worse decision of my life!!! I want to apologize for the length of this post, but I feel it’s important for you to know my exact history and situatio… --- ## [Globus Sensation for 2 Years - No Hope](https://community.patient.info/t/globus-sensation-for-2-years-no-hope/745590)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1330730](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1330730)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:24 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/globus-sensation-for-2-years-no-hope/745590 "2026-09-09T09:24:49Z")
Throat Story As I sit here and write this out, I feel a complete and utter loss of hope. This is probably the lowest I’ve ever felt in my life. Two years ago I felt the sensation in my throat for the first time. I would… --- ## [I have had glandular fever for 5 months and don't seem to be getting better, what should I do?](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-had-glandular-fever-for-5-months-and-dont-seem-to-be-getting-better-what-should-i-do/679465)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1208933](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1208933)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:48 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-had-glandular-fever-for-5-months-and-dont-seem-to-be-getting-better-what-should-i-do/679465 "2026-09-03T09:48:00Z")
Hi, I am 23 years old and got diagnosed with glandular fever in my finals at university back in May this year. I have always struggled with extremely bad tonsillitis throughout school and university, however, was unable … --- ## [Balance Issues/Dizziness for 7 weeks - 22 year old, healthy female.](https://community.patient.info/t/balance-issues-dizziness-for-7-weeks-22-year-old-healthy-female/206451)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_241385](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_241385)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 10:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/balance-issues-dizziness-for-7-weeks-22-year-old-healthy-female/206451 "2026-08-25T10:59:32Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem. I will keep it concise. I have, over the past year, suffered two attacks of Labrinthitis (as diagnosed by my doctor). I'd never had it before, an… --- ## [What actually helps you swallow when you have bad tonsillitis?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-actually-helps-you-swallow-when-you-have-bad-tonsillitis/973241)
**Author:** [@user43](https://community.patient.info/u/user43)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 13:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-actually-helps-you-swallow-when-you-have-bad-tonsillitis/973241 "2026-07-09T13:17:16Z")
I have been struggling with a nasty bout of tonsillitis for three days now, and the pain when swallowing is just unbearable. I have tried sipping cold water and even sucking on ice cubes, but it feels like I am swallowin… --- ## [Ear discomfort, 5 years running. ENT says nothing wrong](https://community.patient.info/t/ear-discomfort-5-years-running-ent-says-nothing-wrong/566692)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 06:49 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/ear-discomfort-5-years-running-ent-says-nothing-wrong/566692 "2026-07-06T06:49:22Z")
Ive had this ear discomfort for at least 5 years in my left ear. It feels like something is there right ehere the inner ear and nose meet. Nasal sprays and ear drops give temporary relief but nothing permanent. ENT docto… --- ## [I have scabs in my nose](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-scabs-in-my-nose/961517)
**Author:** [@jason\_jones](https://community.patient.info/u/jason_jones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 10:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-scabs-in-my-nose/961517 "2026-06-24T10:45:03Z")
I have scabs in both my nostrils. Possibly a small infection . Is the a cream i can get for it please --- ## [Clogged ear for 5 month - lots of exams that show nothing](https://community.patient.info/t/clogged-ear-for-5-month-lots-of-exams-that-show-nothing/554277)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1003924](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1003924)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 23:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/clogged-ear-for-5-month-lots-of-exams-that-show-nothing/554277 "2026-06-19T23:01:12Z")
Hi everyone, I must say that I thought about writing down a post here, but I didn't do it till now. It's been almost 5 month since my misery had started, meaning, the ear pressure, to be specific, it's only on the rig… --- ## [Chronic nasal drip drives me to distraction](https://community.patient.info/t/chronic-nasal-drip-drives-me-to-distraction/911960)
**Author:** [@green](https://community.patient.info/u/green)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 15:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/chronic-nasal-drip-drives-me-to-distraction/911960 "2026-06-18T15:17:20Z")
Hello all, I have had a nasal drip since childhood (approaching 60 now). Always had comments “stop sniffing”, “have you got sinus problems?” etc. Put up with it, it is all year round, no allergies that I am aware of, … --- ## [Nasal cauterisation issues](https://community.patient.info/t/nasal-cauterisation-issues/359975)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_37710](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_37710)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 11:29 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/nasal-cauterisation-issues/359975 "2026-05-20T11:29:34Z")
Yesterday I had nasal cautery for recurrent nosebleeds. I wasn't told about the ache/pain I would get afterwards in my teeth and jawbone, nor about the continous dripping from my nostril. It's still there today over 24 h… --- ## [eustation tube dysfunction, and back of head pain please help :( ](https://community.patient.info/t/eustation-tube-dysfunction-and-back-of-head-pain-please-help/582251)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 17:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/eustation-tube-dysfunction-and-back-of-head-pain-please-help/582251 "2026-05-19T17:52:13Z")
Hi all, this is the first time for me posting here so please excuse me for any mistakes and bare up with me.. I'm a 23 year old male, I stareted experiencing weird symptoms that made me go crazy, done alot of tests whic… --- ## [Strange mono symptoms](https://community.patient.info/t/strange-mono-symptoms/795685)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1453582](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1453582)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 13:31 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/strange-mono-symptoms/795685 "2026-04-13T13:31:40Z")
Hello, I am looking for reassurance. I was diagnosed with mono back in August 2022 after suffering pain under left rib and my doctor at the time didnt think it was anything. Changed providers and the new one sent me for… --- ## [Cholesteatoma back after 20 years](https://community.patient.info/t/cholesteatoma-back-after-20-years/820336)
**Author:** [@SteveM](https://community.patient.info/u/SteveM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2026 12:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cholesteatoma-back-after-20-years/820336 "2026-04-05T12:54:16Z")
Hi all and thank you to anyone who reads my post. After having a series of operations in my early 30’s to remove cholesteatoma’s in my left ear, I have just just been diagnosed with a cholesteatoma in my right ear. As … --- ## [Strange Cross-eyed Feeling causing Loss of Balance](https://community.patient.info/t/strange-cross-eyed-feeling-causing-loss-of-balance/38520)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_28914](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_28914)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 14:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/strange-cross-eyed-feeling-causing-loss-of-balance/38520 "2026-03-28T14:21:19Z")
For about the past 2 years I have suffered from a sudden feeling of visual imbalance or cross-eyed sensation (although not actually cross-eyed)! This in turn causes a type of vertigo involving loss of balance accompanie… --- ## [Possible ETD?](https://community.patient.info/t/possible-etd/895002)
**Author:** [@Deel](https://community.patient.info/u/Deel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 14:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/possible-etd/895002 "2026-03-25T14:53:47Z")
Not sure if I have ETD but for the past two weeks have been completely deaf in my right ear. On my 2nd lot of antibiotics because ear drum still looks red. I can hear my voice, every step and my heart beat in my head. Im… --- ## [Has anyone ever had (and recovered) from oscillopsia/retinal slip/"bounding" vision?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-ever-had-and-recovered-from-oscillopsia-retinal-slip-boundi/488356)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 19:34 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-ever-had-and-recovered-from-oscillopsia-retinal-slip-boundi/488356 "2026-03-11T19:34:18Z")
It's almost undescribable, and no one can fully grasp what it is unless they have been affected by it. It isn't really dizziness, although I feel like I am way off-balance, and often veer to one side or another. Only one… --- ## [Help!! Can’t hear out of left ear and ringing for two weeks!!](https://community.patient.info/t/help-cant-hear-out-of-left-ear-and-ringing-for-two-weeks/789693)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1438441](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1438441)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 09:28 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/help-cant-hear-out-of-left-ear-and-ringing-for-two-weeks/789693 "2026-02-26T09:28:26Z")
Hi - I’m hoping someone can cure my anxiety over permanent hearing loss This is so frustrating and scary! My story is that i had a nasty cold ended in an ear infection. Primary care doc said it was the worst infection t… --- ## [Empty Nose Syndrome youtube channels with information / relief](https://community.patient.info/t/empty-nose-syndrome-youtube-channels-with-information-relief/885465)
**Author:** [@oragex](https://community.patient.info/u/oragex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 10:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/empty-nose-syndrome-youtube-channels-with-information-relief/885465 "2026-02-24T10:47:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to this site. I would like to link for future consultation two youtube channels which have several videos on this subject. One one of them there is discussion of a possible relief for dry nostrils af… --- ## [Post‑mononucleosis throat sensitivity](https://community.patient.info/t/post-mononucleosis-throat-sensitivity/877881)
**Author:** [@AngeloSerban](https://community.patient.info/u/AngeloSerban)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 10:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/post-mononucleosis-throat-sensitivity/877881 "2026-02-14T10:06:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some general insight regarding my situation. A few months ago I had mononucleosis, and my recent tests confirm that I’ve recovered. However, since then I’ve been dealing with a persistent sw… --- ## [Healing perforated eardrum and skiing in 2 weeks](https://community.patient.info/t/healing-perforated-eardrum-and-skiing-in-2-weeks/866751)
**Author:** [@orian\_mishal](https://community.patient.info/u/orian_mishal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 10:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/healing-perforated-eardrum-and-skiing-in-2-weeks/866751 "2026-02-02T10:23:51Z")
Hi, I have a small (~20%) central perforation of the eardrum caused by trauma. At the moment I have no pain, no discharge, and no signs of infection. I’m currently in the healing phase. I have a ski trip planned in a… --- ## [Are any visitors currently suffering with Globus? - My update so far](https://community.patient.info/t/are-any-visitors-currently-suffering-with-globus-my-update-so-far/35368)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_17344](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_17344)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 10:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/are-any-visitors-currently-suffering-with-globus-my-update-so-far/35368 "2026-02-02T10:23:42Z")
Hello, My life with Globus continues.... It's been two years + now since I was diagnosed with Globus the only trouble is that my mind just cant accept this and always thinks that it is something more sinister.. My symp… --- ## [Mucus plug](https://community.patient.info/t/mucus-plug/638466)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_818784](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_818784)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 22:15 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mucus-plug/638466 "2026-01-31T22:15:39Z")
For years I’ve suffered with a post nasal drip and build up of mucous at the back of my nose! When I get a cold it gets 10x worse. The mucus builds up to the point that it feels like it moves around and blocks my nasal p… --- ## [Pus on tonsil after completing 5 day antibiotic course](https://community.patient.info/t/pus-on-tonsil-after-completing-5-day-antibiotic-course/861421)
**Author:** [@patient10101](https://community.patient.info/u/patient10101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2026 20:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/pus-on-tonsil-after-completing-5-day-antibiotic-course/861421 "2026-01-28T20:23:06Z")
I recently finished a course of Penicillin V for 5 days, 500mg taken 4x a day. Symptoms resolved after 1 day of taking the antibiotics, though I still have streaks of pus on my tonsil. I don’t have any other symptoms. Ha… --- ## [I beat globus sensation quickly once I realised what it was](https://community.patient.info/t/i-beat-globus-sensation-quickly-once-i-realised-what-it-was/756413)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1359653](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1359653)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 19:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-beat-globus-sensation-quickly-once-i-realised-what-it-was/756413 "2026-01-24T19:42:51Z")
I hope this post will help others who suffer from this horrible sensation. I got globus sensation 6 weeks ago, after a week of little to no sleep, due to a lump I developed on my tonsil. The doctor prescribed anti bionic… --- ## [Need tips to mitigate the damage I did to my nose in the past few years](https://community.patient.info/t/need-tips-to-mitigate-the-damage-i-did-to-my-nose-in-the-past-few-years/856495)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Shurts](https://community.patient.info/u/Alex_Shurts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2026 18:36 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/need-tips-to-mitigate-the-damage-i-did-to-my-nose-in-the-past-few-years/856495 "2026-01-23T18:36:56Z")
Alot of people who think of septal perforation in regards to the situation i’m in may either think of being born with a deviated septum, or worse, my messed up septum being the result of drug use. Thankfully neither of … --- ## [what other more traditional medical conditions are caused by severe tinnitus?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-other-more-traditional-medical-conditions-are-caused-by-severe-ti/729424)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1298179](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1298179)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 16:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-other-more-traditional-medical-conditions-are-caused-by-severe-ti/729424 "2026-01-18T16:07:57Z")
I suffer as everyone else with tinnitus. What more traditional medical, mental, emotional conditions are caused by long term tinnitus? The tinnitus is relentless, my life changed the moment i heard it. Thanks. --- ## [Is it postnasal drip or something else.? ☹](https://community.patient.info/t/is-it-postnasal-drip-or-something-else/734976)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2026 13:04 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-it-postnasal-drip-or-something-else/734976 "2026-01-09T13:04:10Z")
Hey all. Im new to this forum and ive been having these symptoms for months and months. ive been to my doctor about it numerous times and anything hes giving has only given me temporary relief :frowning: but as soon as… --- ## [Shingles Vaccine a trigger for symptoms of Meniere's?](https://community.patient.info/t/shingles-vaccine-a-trigger-for-symptoms-of-meniere-s/558578)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_994250](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_994250)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2026 21:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/shingles-vaccine-a-trigger-for-symptoms-of-meniere-s/558578 "2026-01-07T21:43:58Z")
For years I rarely had a full blown Meniere's vertigo with uncontrollable vertigo, nausia, etc. About a month or two after I decided to take the shot for Shingles I woke up one morning with one that was so bad my husband… [Next page](https://community.patient.info/c/ears-nose-and-throat/12.md?page=1)