Can Lung Cells Heal After Quitting Smoking? Understanding Recovery
Regarding smoking cessation..? After quitting smoking, will the damaged lung cells recover on their own? Will lung function return to the state it was in before smoking?
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello! Generally, lung cells do not regenerate after quitting smoking, so the improvement in lung function is limited and typically cannot return to the previous state. However, if smoking continues, lung function will continue to deteriorate. Thank you for your question, and I w...[Read More] Can Lung Cells Heal After Quitting Smoking? Understanding Recovery
Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms and Concerns for Patients
Pneumothorax I previously had a pneumothorax, but recently I've been experiencing shortness of breath. However, I don't have chest pain. I occasionally feel nauseous when eating. What could this be? Is it a recurrence of pneumothorax? Can you help clarify this?
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello! Pneumothorax typically presents with shortness of breath and chest pain; however, it can sometimes manifest atypically or without obvious symptoms. Therefore, if there are any suspected symptoms, it is still recommended to seek medical attention. Diagnosis and treatment ca...[Read More] Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Lung Issues in Diabetic Patients with Pneumonia
Lung issues My father has diabetes and symptoms of pneumonia, and he has a history of cardiovascular blockage. Recently, he has been coughing up blood. I would like to ask if his lung condition is very serious. Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello, there are many causes for coughing up blood, and further examination is needed to determine the underlying cause. However, based on your description, the patient has cardiovascular obstruction and is often prescribed aspirin (Aspivin, Tapal, Bokey) and other anticoagulants...[Read More] Understanding Lung Issues in Diabetic Patients with Pneumonia
Managing a 2cm Smooth Lung Nodule in a 35-Year-Old Woman
There is a two-centimeter diameter smooth-edged mass in the lung? Dr. Jiang, for a 35-year-old female patient who has undergone various examinations (such as ultrasound and X-rays) and found a 2 cm diameter smooth-edged mass in the lung, what would be the best course of action co...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello, a lung mass can be either benign (caused by inflammation) or malignant (tumor), and further examination (CT scan and biopsy) is necessary. As for treatment, it should be discussed once the cause is determined (some inflammation-related masses can be treated with medication...[Read More] Managing a 2cm Smooth Lung Nodule in a 35-Year-Old Woman
Understanding Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: Expert Advice
Could you please provide more context or specific information regarding your question? Doctor, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing and sharp pain in my chest recently. Could this be what elderly people refer to as "being cursed"? Can it be treated? Many people...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello! It is recommended to consult a pulmonologist for further examination and treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: Expert Advice
Understanding Narcolepsy in Teens: Treatment Options and Side Effects
Narcolepsy A 15-year-old child underwent a sleep study a month ago, which revealed an increased frequency of daytime dreaming. The doctor advised medication. Is "Poovigil" the only pharmacological treatment available? What are its potential side effects and long-term co...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
1. Please continue treatment at the hospital and undergo further examinations. 2. The medication could not be found in the Poovigil database; please confirm the name of the medication or bring the packaging for clarification during your visit.[Read More] Understanding Narcolepsy in Teens: Treatment Options and Side Effects
Persistent Coughing: Understanding Acute Bronchitis Symptoms and Concerns
Persistent cough? Hello Dr. Jiang: My mother has been coughing for over 10 days now, and she has phlegm that is white. She has seen a doctor and had an X-ray done, but the doctor said it is acute bronchitis. However, I looked up the symptoms of acute bronchitis online, which incl...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
If there is a cough with sputum and fever, respiratory infection should still be considered. If there is only a cough, many conditions can present similarly (such as bronchitis, tumors, asthma, tuberculosis, and other infections that may not necessarily cause fever). It is recomm...[Read More] Persistent Coughing: Understanding Acute Bronchitis Symptoms and Concerns
Could My Symptoms Indicate a Pneumothorax?
Could you please clarify if I have a pneumothorax? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I previously visited Pingtung Hospital because I was experiencing shortness of breath and pain in my chest and abdomen (the area around my ribs also hurts). I feel very fatigu...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Pneumothorax typically presents with chest pain in addition to shortness of breath, and it commonly occurs in tall, thin individuals. If there is suspicion of this condition, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Diagnosis can be confirmed through auscultation and chest X-ra...[Read More] Could My Symptoms Indicate a Pneumothorax?
Understanding Lung Nodules and Pleural Fat Hypertrophy: Solutions and Insights
Pulmonary issues Hello, doctor: May I ask what is meant by suspected lower lung nodules or pleural fat proliferation, and how can it be improved? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
Hello, is your concern regarding "suspected left lower lung nodule or pleural fat proliferation"? It seems that the issue with your chest X-ray is located in the left lower lung area, which can be difficult to assess due to the presence of the heart and several major bl...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules and Pleural Fat Hypertrophy: Solutions and Insights
Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis and Calcification: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Lobar fibrotic calcification of the lungs? What are the causes? Can it be cured with treatment? How is it treated? Dear Dr. Jiang, My mother is 74 years old. Recently, during a health check-up, an X-ray revealed the presence of pulmonary lobe fibrotic calcification. May I ask yo...
Dr. Jiang Rongren reply Pulmonology
General fibrotic calcification is a scar resulting from chronic inflammation, which can be monitored. However, it cannot exclude conditions such as tuberculosis or interstitial lung disease. Therefore, it is recommended that the patient visit a pulmonology clinic for examination ...[Read More] Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis and Calcification: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery