Dr. Chen Junwei reply Pulmonology Question

Chest pain during exercise? Doctor, today during physical education class, I was running and felt fine until the third lap. However, during the fourth lap, I started experiencing pain in both sides of my chest. I’m not sure what caused it, so I stopped running to rest, and afterw...

Chest pain and sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, Doctor. A few weeks ago, I experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and consulted a gastroenterologist, who prescribed antacids. There has been some improvement, but I still occasionally feel slight pain on t...

Shortness of breath? I have a history of nasal allergies, but previously, nasal congestion did not affect my sleep. About a month ago, I experienced difficulty breathing for three to four consecutive days, which prevented me from falling asleep. I kept getting up to adjust my bre...

Thick phlegm in the throat that is difficult to expel? Hello Dr. Chen: Six months ago, a health check revealed "peribronchial shadows." However, at that time, I had no unusual physical symptoms, and the doctor advised me not to worry too much and to continue monitoring....

Chest tightness, sore throat, cough with sharp pain in the chest and throat, and bloodshot eyes? Hello Doctor, I started feeling chest tightness this week, along with a sore throat and occasional coughing. However, when I cough, both my chest and throat hurt sharply. I've be...

Excessive phlegm in the throat and chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing an itchy throat since the end of February, along with a lot of phlegm that is difficult to cough up. When I do manage to cough it out, it is white and bubbly. I also feel a sense of chest t...

Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I have recently started experiencing difficulty breathing. I constantly feel like there is something in my trachea and throat, similar to phlegm. My lung capacity has not decreased, and there has not been any significant change in my weight or oth...

Sore throat with chest discomfort? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about my throat swelling (without cough or sore throat) that has lasted for about 4 to 5 days. I have visited three clinics and have been taking my medication as prescribed, but in the past two days, I have fe...

Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness recently, and sometimes I need to take deep breaths to feel comfortable. I also hear a rattling sound when I breathe and have been coughing. At times, I feel nasal congestion that makes it difficult to brea...

Right chest pain? Since last month, I have experienced pain when changing positions (during movement) and taking deep breaths. There is a long, strip-like mass that feels like a lump under the right side of my chest near the ribs. What could be the possible conditions?

Shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor! Since last week, I've been experiencing difficulty breathing in the left side of my chest. It feels like I'm not getting enough air, but it hasn't affected my daily life. However, after a few days, today marks about the sixth day...

Cool sensation in the chest? A while ago, I suddenly experienced pain in my chest around the heart area while sleeping (around 4 or 5 AM, about a month ago). Since then, I occasionally have some chest pain (usually on the left side, sometimes on the right), but it has subsided re...

The impact of bronchiectasis? Last year, I had a persistent cough for two months. In January of this year, I underwent X-rays and a CT scan, which revealed mild bronchiectasis. Since January, I often have phlegm in my throat, and I definitely cough after running, producing yellow...

Pain in the chest, back, and sides while breathing? I do not have symptoms of a cold, fever, or runny nose, but I smoke. Two nights ago, I suddenly experienced sharp pain on the sides of my chest and back while lying down. The next day, I felt mild pain in my right chest and back...

Questions about pulmonary CT scans? A few days ago, my company conducted a health check, which included a lung CT scan. Later, the hospital called to inform me that a small white spot was detected in my lungs, but they couldn't clearly identify what it was. They suggested th...

Coughing during pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my wife is currently 36 weeks pregnant. Around 30 weeks into her pregnancy, she started to experience a mild cough. It's usually just a light cough, but sometimes she feels like there's something in her throat that she needs to c...

Symptoms of bronchial asthma? I went to the hospital due to difficulty breathing. I let the doctor listen to the sounds I made while experiencing this difficulty. The doctor ordered a pulmonary function test, which showed a result of 72%. I also had blood drawn to check my IgE le...

There is a sensation of phlegm in the respiratory tract, and it feels like the cough is very deep? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent dry mouth and a dry throat. A few days ago, I even woke up in the middle of the night because of this, and drinking wat...

Feeling of not being able to breathe? I have been feeling like I can't breathe properly lately, and my stomach is also uncomfortable with gastroesophageal reflux. I had an endoscopy, and my stomach was slightly red. The main issue is that for the past two weeks, whenever I l...

Ground-glass opacities Hello Doctor, On October 14th of this year, a low-dose chest CT scan revealed a ground-glass opacity measuring approximately 0.7 cm in my left lower lung. I consulted with thoracic surgeons at both Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Mackay Memorial Hosp...