Mr. Truong, 50, experienced facial pain, initially suspected to be neurological, but doctors discovered a fungal growth developing in his left maxillary sinus.
Anh Dang, 40, lost his sense of smell 7 years ago; recently, his condition worsened with nasal congestion. Doctors diagnosed polyps and an S-shaped deviated septum.
I have prolonged nasal congestion and a reduced sense of smell. My doctor diagnosed nasal polyps. Is this condition dangerous, and do I need surgery? (Nam Tran, 30, Can Tho)
I often feel dizzy, a spinning sensation, whenever I tilt my head back or turn over, lasting a few seconds. What illness is this, is it a vestibular disorder? (Kim Ngan, 35, TP HCM)
An, 10, experienced a nosebleed after an accident and had a wound stitched at a medical facility. The next day, he developed a headache and blurred vision, leading doctors to diagnose a nasal bone fracture.
Mr. Tung, 50, sought treatment for pharyngitis for six months without relief. Now, with a swollen neck and difficulty swallowing, doctors have diagnosed pyriform sinus cancer metastasizing to the esophagus.
I often experience heartburn, a sore throat, and discomfort in my throat; could this be laryngopharyngeal reflux? What are the signs of this condition? (Khang Ngo, 45, Lam Dong)
Hearing loss often progresses subtly, with unclear signs such as difficulty hearing soft sounds and frequently needing to increase volume more than usual.
The former headquarters of District 3 Medical Center has been converted into a new treatment facility for Ho Chi Minh City ear, nose, and throat hospital, effective 28/4, aiming to alleviate patient overload and broaden specialized medical services.
"I have a deviated nasal septum, which often causes prolonged nasal congestion. I'm unsure of its cause and how to treat it," asks Na Truong, 32, from Ho Chi Minh City.
