Chronic Cough and Allergic Rhinitis: Understanding the Connection
Chronic cough with allergic rhinitis? Hello doctor, my brother has been coughing since he recovered from a cold six months ago. Recently, I saw a news report about a high school student in Kaohsiung whose persistent cough was caused by allergic rhinitis, which bothered his classm...
Dr. Chen Taicheng reply Family Medicine
Chronic cough has many causes. The most common causes include post-nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma, or certain medications (such as antihypertensives). Smoking can also lead to bronchial inflammation, resulting in chronic cough. Allergic rhinitis, havin...[Read More] Chronic Cough and Allergic Rhinitis: Understanding the Connection
Understanding Pain and Pus in Your Ring Finger: Causes and Solutions
Finger problems The ring finger has been experiencing unexplained throbbing pain for the past few days, and after being punctured, a small amount of pus was discharged. What could be the cause of this?
Dr. Chen Taicheng reply Family Medicine
If the issue is near the nails, it sounds like acute paronychia. Acute paronychia is typically accompanied by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes the formation of pus-filled blisters. It is usually caused by minor trauma, excessive hand washing, nail biting or sucking, a...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Pus in Your Ring Finger: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Throat Clearing and Coughing in Active Individuals
Easily hungry and prone to coughing when fasting? Hello Doctor, my husband (non-smoker, non-drinker, loves to exercise) has been clearing his throat frequently for about three years. He underwent surgery for inferior turbinate reduction to alleviate nasal congestion, but the thro...
Dr. Chen Taicheng reply Family Medicine
● There are many reasons for throat clearing, which may be due to a sensation of something stuck in the throat. The most common causes include post-nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma, or certain medications (such as antihypertensives). It is also important...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Clearing and Coughing in Active Individuals