Dr. Jon Aoki
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Salt Lake City, UT
44 years experience male
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Salt Lake City, UT
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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This is not diabetes: Diabetes is actually a deficiency of Insulin that leads to elevation of blood sugar. Low blood sugar can be due to a temporary excess of insulin. Th... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Often a viral infection starts by invading the back of the throat behind your nose (nasopharynx).
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See below: Inclusion cysts are common in earlobe. Occasionally they get infected. See ENT doctor for treatment.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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If nerve injury: Generally the answer is no, however nerve signals from the brain to the leg must pass through the spinal cord. An injury to the nerves of your spine ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Bad suggestion: It is never a good idea to become dehydrated. If you have tonsillitis, your fluid requirement is probably increased. The best way to reduce swelling... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Yes: There are many safe change that a skilled nasal surgeon can do to alter the shape of the nose. Of course any change need to be performed while mainta... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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No: Advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) are okay but decongestants are not recommended for children. Antihistmines like Claritin and zyrtec might be safe.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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See below: Not all coughs are caused by bacterial infections. Viral infections are more common and will not improve by taking an antibiotic. They will run thei... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Moisture: Everyone has mucous in back of nose. If you are bothered by it it is because it is too thick (dry). Hydrate, use humidifier, nasal saline spray, an... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Guifenesin: Hydration and Guaifenesin 1200 mg twice daily. Take with food and glass of water.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Pleurisy: You might have pleurisy which is inflammation of the lining of the lung. It might occur from underlying infection from either virus or bacterial. St... Read More
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A 69-year-old male asked:
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See below: Type a influenza can be shortened by using certain drugs but it must be started as soon as possible. There is no drug for type b flu. If you think y... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Need Moisture: If nose is too dry, it may bleed and crust. Hydrate, use humidifier, ad nasal saline spray. Protect the membranes of your nose from drying by app... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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See ENT doctor: You are unusually well educated to know about lingual tonsils. Usually need to have a doctor who can perform "indirect laryngoscopy" to see lingual t... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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This normal.: The tonsil bed forms a white scab after tonsil removal. It will fall off gradually between 5-10 days after surgery. It is common to experience pain ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Tonsil stones are just particles of food and mucous that have been pushed into the crypts or infolds of the tonsils during the act of swallowing. The... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Possible, see more: The feeling of "post nasal drip" associated with the feeling of something in the throat (often call "globus symptom") may be due to excessive mucous p... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Can eating too much calcium cause dizziness or a buil up of crystals in inner ear and cause vertigo?
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No: Adequate dietary calcium is needed to maintain strong bones. Do not let. Bppv deter you from taking calcium.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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See ear doctor: Any dizziness lasting over 3 weeks may or not be not be coming from the ear. Ear specialist can help you sort this out.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Tmj or temporal mandibular joint problems often refer symptoms to the ear. You should consult with your dentist.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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See long answer: Not exactly. Tonsillitis actually an infection of the tonsils by bacteria or viruses. White patches in tonsils can be accumulation of food or mucous ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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See specialist: Try taking him to pediatric pulmonologist. (lung specialist).
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Unusual: Pain after tonsillectomy usually resolves after 4 weeks. You should see your ENT doctor about this. Maybe there is another problem.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Repair is possible but will need unique closure technique such as w-plasty or random pattern repair to prevent notching. See ENT or plastic surgeon f... Read More
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A member asked:
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See ENT : Recommend see ear doctor as soon as possible. Might be outer ear infection but could be more serious such as mastoid infection or petrous infection.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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See pediatrician/ENT: Young children are especially prone to ear infection so see a doctor to find out.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Yes: No drug to drug interaction is expected.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Maybe reflux: These are common symptoms of esophageal reflux. Acid in throat or esophagus causes mild pain and esophageal muscle spasm. Eat small frequent meals, ... Read More
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A female asked:
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See ENT doctor: Cannot diagnose with limited information and no exam but could be outer ear infection. Keep water out of ear and see ENT specialist.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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See long answer: Tb requires exposure to the bacteria. Have you been exposed (someone with TB in close contact or drinking unpasturized milk)? Perhaps your infection... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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See doctor: Dizziness can be an ear symptom but also can arise from the central nervous system. Slurred speech does not occur with ear problems so I am worried a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Lactulose?: Unfortunately ammonia accumulates in the blood if the liver fails. Lactulose is often prescribed by your doctor to reduce ammonia in the blood.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Maybe infection: Burning during urination might be due to a urinary or prostate (if a man) infection. Some medications and food can also cause burning.
Go to doctor ... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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See below: Do not blow nose. Sniff only. Keep nose moist by squirting and sniffing nasal saline spray every couple of hours. Apply bland ointment like ayr nasal ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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No: The flu is caused by a virus. Bacterial meningitis refers to one of several bacteria that have found their way into the brain to cause infection.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Yes to all but...: Dizziness is common and broad symptom. There is a fairly common problem called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, bppv. Brief spinning occurs when... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Get throat culture: Go to your doctor or urgent care clinic to get throat culture. Bacterial infection may benefit from antibiotic by viral infection should resolve on i... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Don't do it: I strongly discourage any piecing through cartilage. Although many people have gotten away with it, others have experienced severe pain during the pi... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Controversial : I am not aware of a definitive operation directly on the eustchian tube. You may want to get a second opinion from an otologist.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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New term to me: The only urgent reasons for tonsillectomy are removal of possible cancer, treatment for childhood sleep apnea, or severe infection unresponsive to ant... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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See ear doctor: Many possibilities so best to get proper diagnosis.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Other symptoms?: Sinusitis usually (but not always) is a nasal infection associated with nasal obstruction and purulent nasal discharge sometimes along with pronounced... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Avoid tanning: Skin pigmentation is accelerated by uv light. Avoid the sun when possible and use potent sunblock if you must be in the sun.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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10 days is usual: 1st 10 days after tonsillectomy is the worst for pain then gradually pain should lessen until 3 weeks at which time most of the pain is gone.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Self limited cough: I am assuming you inhaled dust particles and not throwing up activated charcoal that you swallowed for poisoning . The dust particles are inert and p... Read More
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No Q-tips in ears: At best you scratched your ear canal. At worst you injured the eardrum. Keep water out of your ear and see ENT doctor. Never put an object in your e... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I think you mean buspirone. Dizziness is common side effect.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Need more fiber: Important to "bulk up" your stools to reduce difficulty having a bowel movement. Eat fiber rich food and try adding metamucil to your supplements.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See below: No decongestant or antihistamine is safe for infants. Humidification, steam from running the shower and hydration might get you through the night. I... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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See ear specialist: Could be any of numerous causes such as wax, infection, congestion common to hormones of pregnancy.
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Dr Aoki demonstrated an ability to analyze a situation better than most. Most docs online assumed the problem I was describing was one they see frequently, but Dr Aoki listened better and realized wh...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Aoki is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Aoki is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Does this cause ear pain also? I've ear pain right side n same side throat pain, no doctor told its acid reflex
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I went to walgreens and bought the humidifier and it help her sleep also put the baby vicks on her
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Thanks for your quick reply! Will the medicine be available in my city by the same name? I live in Cairo, Egypt.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Utah School of Medicine, UT
Graduated 1979MD
Awards
Top Otolaryngologist, First Place, Utah - Winter
2013
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