Dr. Huang Ruiming reply Pulmonology Question

Inhalation may cause a raspy throat? Dear Doctor, my husband was hospitalized for nearly a week at the end of March this year due to an asthma attack. Upon his discharge, the doctor prescribed a bronchodilator for him to manage his asthma. However, he has been experiencing a pers...

Pneumothorax surgery and increased pulmonary infiltration? Hello doctor, I had a pleural adhesion procedure on my left chest over a year ago, and during a recent health check, it was noted that there is an increase in localized infiltration in the left lower lung. Is this normal?...

Experiencing shortness of breath and discomfort in the chest area? I would like to ask about the recent difficulty in breathing. I often find myself needing to take two or three deep breaths before I can catch my breath, and sometimes I even feel a bit of discomfort around my hea...

Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the back of the neck and occipital region? Recently, while eating snacks and laughing, I felt something foreign enter my throat and get stuck at the Adam's apple. My voice changed, and I started to cough violently after only ...

Are there other treatment options for pneumoconiosis? My father has been taking medication for pneumoconiosis for 5 to 6 years, but there has been no improvement. A few months ago, he underwent further examination, and the cardiologist noted that there are bacteria in his lungs a...

Unable to breathe? Today, the weather suddenly turned very cold for some reason. When I climbed the stairs to the fourth floor, I weigh 85 kilograms and am classified as obese. After getting home, I sat on a chair and felt my heartbeat slowing down, then suddenly I couldn't ...

Dyspnea Doctor, I sometimes experience sudden difficulty breathing while I am sound asleep, which causes me to wake up abruptly. I have a history of nasal allergies, and I occasionally suffer from nasal congestion.

Left chest pain? Sudden sharp pain in the lower left chest has occurred three times this year. It hurts when I move gently or take a deep breath, and my heart seems to be racing. Each time the pain occurs, I am afraid to move and cannot sleep. I also hear gurgling sounds when I p...

An SpO2 level below 90% is considered indicative of hypoxemia? Hello Consultant Huang: Thank you for your response. I have the following questions to ask you: 1. If using an AMBU bag for artificial resuscitation, is it still possible for SpO2 to drop from 98% to 66%? 2. What SpO2...

SPO2 blood oxygen saturation level Hello, Consultant Huang: My mother (93 years old) accidentally removed her endotracheal tube, and her SPO2 dropped to 66%. I would like to ask: 1. How long does it typically take for SPO2 to drop from 98% to 66%? 2. Does this have any impact on ...

Chest and trachea Recently, I've been unable to burp, and it feels like something is stuck in my chest, causing discomfort and a feeling of fullness. Occasionally, I manage to burp, which provides some relief. Yesterday, while watching a movie, I experienced slight shortness...

Pain in the lower left chest upon palpation? Hello, during middle school, I had a motorcycle accident that resulted in an impact. At that time, I had a bruise on the upper left side of my chest (approximately at the upper edge of the chest). I thought it wasn't a serious iss...

Pain in the sternum? Hello, doctor. When I perform chest expansion exercises, I often hear a pulling sound in my thoracic joints (similar to the sound of bending finger joints, but not as loud). Is this a cause for concern? I have been doing this for a long time, but recently I n...

Chronic chest tightness? I have been feeling a tightness in my chest lately, making it difficult to breathe. I also often feel bloated and have a sensation of pressure in my throat, as well as overall body tension. I've been coughing frequently. Could this indicate lung inju...

I have discomfort in my left chest cavity, and it hurts when I breathe? Hello Doctor: I had a cesarean section, and the changes in weather have caused my body to frequently experience issues. I work at a hotel front desk, and the irregular early and late shifts have led to sleep ...

Bronchitis, itching in the right thoracic cavity? Dear Doctor: I previously had bronchitis due to a cold, and although my X-ray showed no pneumonia, I experience a very sensitive itching sensation inside my right chest cavity (not on the surface). Pressing on it can even trigger ...

Localized fibrosis in the right upper lobe of the lung? Hello Dr. Huang: I previously had a health check-up that included a chest X-ray, and the results indicated localized fibrosis in the right upper lobe of the lung. I would like to ask you: 1. What are the possible causes of t...

Tracheostomy machine - Respiratory management Hello, doctor! My mother had a stroke previously and is currently using a tracheostomy ventilator for breathing. She is now attempting to breathe on her own from 9 AM to 9 PM each day (4 breaths) with the following settings: I:E ratio...

I'm not sure if it's asthma? My brother is 15 years old. Last Sunday, he had an asthma attack. Since we play wind instruments, our teacher said it was because of the cold weather and that he didn't wear enough clothing. However, I think that's unlikely because...

Spontaneous pneumothorax Your son had a spontaneous pneumothorax in the second year of junior high school and underwent surgery three times in his first year of high school (on both sides). Is there a possibility of recurrence? Can he engage in normal physical activities? If he c...