Is Daily Use of Relvar Safe for Non-Asthma Chest Tightness?
Unsure if it is an asthma relapse, but inhaled Pulmicort? Hello Dr. Tsai: I apologize for the oversight in my previous question. I would like to ask, if it is not a true asthma exacerbation but rather chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by stress, will daily use of Rel...
Dr. Cai Zongwei reply Pulmonology
Hello: The timing for asthma medication includes regular maintenance therapy (such as Relvar) and rescue therapy during an attack (such as albuterol). Whether to reduce or discontinue medication in the future depends on how well the condition is controlled (which needs to be asse...[Read More] Is Daily Use of Relvar Safe for Non-Asthma Chest Tightness?
Understanding Post-Choking Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Attention
Symptoms after choking? Hello Doctor: On May 26, while drinking milk tea and eating a hamburger, I choked while talking to a colleague. I felt like I choked because there were people around, but I still swallowed it down. After that, I went to the restroom and coughed. A day or t...
Dr. Cai Zongwei reply Pulmonology
Hello: If you have persistent hoarseness in your throat (which is part of the upper respiratory tract), please consult an otolaryngologist. If there is a foreign body in the bronchi (which is part of the lower respiratory tract), small foreign objects may be coughed out on their ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Choking Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Suspected Vascular Shadows in Chest CT Reports
Health Checkup CT Report Hello, doctor. I underwent a health check-up arranged by my company in late May this year and received the report. I would like to ask what does "suspected vascular shadow in the hilar and sub-hilar region" mean?
Dr. Cai Zongwei reply Pulmonology
Hello: Based on the information you provided, the report from your chest CT scan indicates "hilar and subhilar region: suspected vascular shadow," which suggests that an image resembling a blood vessel has been observed in that area. The term "suspected" indic...[Read More] Understanding Suspected Vascular Shadows in Chest CT Reports