About Otolaryngology (ENT) Nighttime Emergency Care

Our hospital provides nighttime emergency care for ENT conditions. Consultations are available Monday to Friday until 11:00 PM.
If you are unsure whether to seek consultation, please call us for advice.

• When to Visit ENT Emergency
• Emergency Care Statistics

When to Visit ENT Emergency

• Sudden ear pain at night
• Worsening sore throat, unable to drink water or take fluids
• Narrowing of the airway (air passage) causing difficulty breathing
• Fish bone stuck in the throat
• Child has swallowed a foreign object
• Nosebleed that won't stop
• Dizziness, sudden hearing loss, etc.

We also provide pediatric ENT emergency care.

Symptoms and Treatments

Ear Pain ~Acute Otitis Media~

This is the most common acute inflammatory disease. It's the "painful ear infection" common in children, often causing them to complain of pain at night, lose sleep, or cry. Adults can also get otitis media. Be cautious if you experience ear pain after catching a cold. We recommend seeking medical attention.
Even if you couldn't visit during the day, consultations are available Monday to Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Sore Throat ~Peritonsillar Abscess and Laryngeal Edema~

Severe inflammation and strong pain (especially when swallowing; one side may be more painful than the other). Be cautious if it becomes so severe that you cannot open your mouth fully. The neck may also swell and become painful (lymph node swelling), and if the back of the throat swells, laryngeal edema can occur, which is very dangerous. Do not hesitate to seek medical attention.

Foreign Body Sensation in Throat ~Pharyngeal Foreign Body~

A pharyngeal foreign body, which causes a sensation of something stuck in the back of the throat, can be in a visible area when the mouth is opened, or further back in an invisible area.
Most pharyngeal foreign bodies are fish bones. There are also cases where people have swallowed medication along with its packaging. In fact, about one in three people who seek medical attention for a "stuck bone" do not actually have a bone stuck. It is thought that a bone was temporarily stuck, leaving residual pain.

Nosebleed (Epistaxis)

At the hospital, hemostasis (stopping bleeding) is achieved by packing gauze into the nose for pressure. If there is heavy bleeding from one spot, it can be stopped by electrical cauterization (burning). If the source of bleeding is unknown and it's difficult to stop, gauze will be packed in the nose for several days.

Traumatic Eardrum Perforation (Hole)

This often occurs during ear cleaning. It can also happen to children playing with long, thin objects (like chopsticks) in their ears. Surprisingly, even large perforations often heal naturally. The ear canal is curved, so even if you poke deep with an ear pick, it often doesn't reach the eardrum. Earwax is naturally expelled, so it's best not to overdo ear cleaning.
The eardrum is positioned obliquely, and behind it is the inner ear (responsible for hearing, balance, and dizziness nerves). A perforation on the posterior side of the eardrum can damage the inner ear and is dangerous.

Conditions such as tonsillitis with laryngeal edema, peritonsillar abscess, traumatic eardrum perforation with dizziness, and persistent nosebleeds may require emergency hospitalization or surgery. Depending on the condition, we will refer you to a higher-level medical institution.
If you have any concerns or anxieties, please seek emergency medical attention.