Dr. Lu Mingzhi reply Pulmonology Question

Chronic wet cough Hello Doctor, I have suffered from colds since childhood and have frequently visited clinics for respiratory diseases. For the past five years, after catching a cold, I have experienced a persistent wet cough (clear mucus with slight foaming) that lasts from one...

Breast issues? Hello Doctor: For the past few days, I have been experiencing pain when pressing or squeezing the area around the 9 to 10 o'clock position on my right breast. When I sleep on my side, I need to tuck a blanket under my armpit to avoid putting direct pressure on...

The abnormal level of cell keratin antigen is slightly higher than normal? I would like to ask the doctor, does an abnormal level of squamous cell carcinoma antigen indicate a lot?

Coughing / Slightly wheezing I would like to ask the doctor about my cough, which has lasted for almost a week. Every time I cough, it is very severe, and I feel like there is something stuck in my throat when I swallow saliva. Since yesterday, I have also been experiencing some ...

Between the left clavicle and the upper left chest? Recently, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and slight tingling in the area between my left clavicle and the upper left side of my chest. This discomfort extends to my left arm, and at times, I also feel tightness o...

Discomfort in multiple areas of the body? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in the middle of my chest, slightly to the left, for the past week. It feels like pressure but doesn't last long. Sometimes, there is discomfort in the lower left part of my chest, a...

Pain below the chest? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the pain I have been experiencing under my breasts when wearing a bra, as well as when bending over without one. This has been ongoing for about a month. What could be the cause?

Feeling of chest sinking? Hello, I occasionally experience a fleeting sensation of sinking in my chest, which is not painful and passes quickly. It occurs about once every one to two months, sometimes just once and other times twice in succession, without any other discomfort. I&...

There is a painful spot on my right chest that feels strange? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing sudden pain in my right chest two nights ago. At first, I thought stretching might help relieve it, but then I figured it was just fatigue and went to sleep. However, since last nig...

Experiencing sharp pain in the left chest during deep breathing? Last night while sleeping, I experienced a sharp pain in my left chest that became particularly noticeable with deep breaths. I had similar symptoms when I was younger, but they usually lasted only a few minutes. Ho...

Chest pain with mild dry cough? Hello doctor, recently I've been feeling swelling on the upper inner edge of my left chest compared to the right side. It hurts when pressed, and sometimes I experience sudden sharp pains. The right side also has some discomfort, but it occurs...

Chest tightness with occasional sharp pain? Hello doctor, I have a question. Sometimes I feel a pressure on my heart, accompanied by intense anxiety, and then my hands and feet become cold and weak, with some difficulty breathing. I find that taking deep breaths can provide some ...

Chest tightness and difficulty breathing? In recent days, I've suddenly felt a tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing, and my stomach hasn't been feeling well lately. However, I don't have any other symptoms besides the stomach issues. Could you please advi...

Persistent cough that has not improved? Hello, I have been experiencing a persistent cough for over six months. In the past, similar symptoms would resolve on their own within about a month, but this time it has lasted unusually long. I have visited the hospital several times dur...

Shortness of breath, chest tightness/pain? Hello Dr. Lu: On May 9th, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night feeling short of breath. After waking up, my breathing was very rapid. I got up and walked around the living room, and after sitting down to rest for a bit, I felt s...

Dr. Lu, thank you for your hard work? Hello, doctor. Due to the pandemic and my husband's condition being manageable, I chose to ask this question here. Last night, while lying in bed chatting with my husband, he suddenly felt dizzy after turning over. About 10 minutes later...

The chest X-ray shows a black spot? Hello, Dr. Lu: Yesterday, I had a chest X-ray, and the doctor mentioned there was a dark spot and requested that I return in three months for a follow-up X-ray. She explained that she suspects it might be related to the bronchi and noted that ...

Costochondritis can recur? Hello doctor, about 3 to 4 years ago, I visited the hospital due to chest tightness. At that time, after discussing with the doctor, we suspected it might be costochondritis. Since I have a mild allergy, the doctor prescribed me an allergy spray and med...

Deep breathing, coughing? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a cold for almost a month now, with persistent post-nasal drip and a feeling of tightness in my chest. I often find myself wanting to take deep breaths, and I have phlegm stuck in my throat. Recently, this past wee...

Coughing for about two weeks has led to pain in the lower right chest? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I've been coughing for two weeks, and just as my cough symptoms were improving, I started experiencing pain in the lower right side of my chest. The ...