Dr. Huang Yiwen reply Pulmonology Question - Page 3

Itchy throat and cough? The definition of a persistent cough is typically a cough that lasts for more than eight weeks in adults. In your mother's case, if she has been coughing three to four times each morning for the past two weeks, it may not yet meet the clinical definit...

Tuberculosis-related issues? Hello, Doctor! My father was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis in 2020 and was hospitalized for nearly a year for treatment. After that, both my mother and my daughter tested positive and received preventive medication. I, myself, tested nega...

Lung atrophy Hello, this month's low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan shows lung atrophy. What are the possible causes of atrophy? Are there any treatment or rehabilitation options available? Thank you for your response. Low-dose CT of the chest without contrast enhancem...

Central chest tightness and pain? Hello, about two days ago I felt a tightness in the center of my chest, and the area between my stomach and chest felt uncomfortable. The tightness has since subsided, but I still experience some pain in the area between my stomach and chest. I a...

Follow-up for Lung Adenocarcinoma Hello Dr. Huang, I underwent a thoracoscopic surgery this month to remove a 0.6 cm ground-glass nodule, which was diagnosed as lung adenocarcinoma (Acinar type). The doctor recommended some follow-up: 1. Schedule an MRI with contrast for the brai...

General chest computed tomography (CT) scan? Hello doctor, on February 24th during lunch, I swallowed a fishbone (it was about 1-1.5 cm long, from a white ribbon fish). Three days later, I experienced some chest tightness and sharp pain, but it was very brief. Currently, besides ...

Regarding the X-ray report? Hello, today I went to a large hospital for a chest X-ray. After the procedure, I immediately reviewed the report with the doctor, who said there were no significant issues. However, the doctor mentioned that the official report would not be available ...

Staging of Lung Cancer Pathology Report Hello Doctor, I have reviewed my father's pathology report after his left lung pneumonectomy. Since he underwent neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy + immunotherapy) prior to surgery, the post-operative staging indicates T0N1. The thorac...

Asthma with tongue ulceration? The patient used the inhaler for the first time last night, taking one puff each, and has been using it for about four to five days. Initially, there was some improvement in the cough, but yesterday morning, the cough worsened unexpectedly. Addition...

Low-dose computed tomography results? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I underwent a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, which showed no visible lung nodules, but there were areas of atelectasis or fibrotic bands in the right middle lobe, left lower lobe, and lingula. No obvious...

Asthma medications The patient has recently started using asthma medication for the first time, as they have never used any medication before. The doctor prescribed a dry powder inhaler to be taken in the morning and evening. The patient has a long-standing issue with post-nasal ...

COVID-19, abnormal breath sounds? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on December 19 of last year. Initially, I thought it was just a cold, so after my appointment, I went home and did a rapid test, which confirmed I was positive. I immediately informed the clinic where ...

Asthma medications The patient has recently started using asthma medication for the first time, as they have never used any medication before. The doctor prescribed a dry powder inhaler to be taken in the morning and evening. The patient has a long history of post-nasal drip and ...

The concerns of pulmonary nodules? Hello, Director Huang. I was diagnosed with stage I nasopharyngeal carcinoma in January 2022. A PET scan showed normal lungs, but during a follow-up CT in December 2022, a 0.8 x 1.3 mm oval non-solid nodule was found in the right lung. A broncho...

Right chest pain? 1. The pain is located in the lower right chest area and feels somewhat like a cramp during deep breathing, but it resolves after 1-2 days of rest. I experienced a similar condition last month. 2. This time, there is also soreness in the pectoralis major area (a...

Foreign body aspiration into the nasal cavity? In March 2018, I accidentally inhaled a male cone from a Podocarpus tree while passing underneath it. This caused an immediate and severe coughing fit. The male cone, measuring only 0.4 cm, could not be removed and has since fragment...

Hello, Director? Hello, Director Huang. I was hospitalized for pneumonia in December and was discharged after completing the antibiotic treatment. The pulmonology department referred me to cardiology for evaluation due to a heart murmur. I went for a follow-up appointment with th...

Questions related to pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello, Doctor! My father was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis in 2020 and was hospitalized for nearly a year for treatment. After that, both my mother and my daughter tested positive and received preventive medication. I, mys...

Do cigarette butts cause air pollution? I live on the first floor. When I open the window in my room, it leads to the balcony, where not only is the exhaust vent located, but also people occasionally throw cigarette butts down from above. Over time, there have been hundreds of th...

Hello, Director Huang. I have been experiencing pain after a recent car accident? On January 28, I went to the emergency room after a car accident. Besides external bruises, I experienced left-sided chest pain rated around 2 to 4 out of 10. The pain felt like it was on the surfac...