Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek X-rays
Unexplained chest pain Hello, after my last cold and cough, I occasionally feel chest pain, especially when bending down. I'm not sure what the cause is. Do I need to get an X-ray?
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Pulmonology
Hello: If a severe cold and cough lead to chest pain, and if the pain persists without improvement, it is recommended to visit a hospital for further examination. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek X-rays
Understanding Hemothorax: Causes, Treatment, and Nursing Care for Elderly Patients
Pleural effusion and fluid in the thoracic cavity? Hello! My grandmother is 88 years old and has been in a serious car accident. She has three fractured ribs on the left side, with each rib fractured in three places, and there is fluid in the chest cavity. What is a "連珈胸&quo...
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Pulmonology
Flail chest is a life-threatening condition! It commonly occurs due to chest wall contusions, leading to fractures of the sternum and multiple rib fractures at two or more locations, resulting in the flail segment moving in the opposite direction. This phenomenon, known as "...[Read More] Understanding Hemothorax: Causes, Treatment, and Nursing Care for Elderly Patients
Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Concerns of Blood-tinged Fluid
Pulmonary edema I would like to ask the doctor about my father, who is 61 years old. At the beginning of June, he experienced symptoms of fever and cold. After taking medication for a few days at a clinic without improvement, he went to the emergency room one night in mid-June be...
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Pulmonology
1. Confirm that during thoracentesis for pleural effusion, there was no significant microvascular rupture. 2. A pleural effusion is classified as a hemothorax when the hematocrit of the pleural effusion is greater than half of that of the blood. When the hematocrit of the pleural...[Read More] Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Concerns of Blood-tinged Fluid
Can Quitting Smoking Restore Lung Health and Improve Overall Well-being?
Smoking..? Smoking can cause the lungs to become blackened. Will quitting smoking restore them to their original state? What are the other effects of smoking on the body?
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: Smoking is harmful; cigarettes can easily lead to bronchial diseases in the lungs, including lung cancer, and often cause bothersome respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sputum production. For pregnant women, smoking increases the risk of preterm birth, low birth weig...[Read More] Can Quitting Smoking Restore Lung Health and Improve Overall Well-being?
Can Quitting Smoking Restore Male Sexual Function?
Smoking causes erectile dysfunction in men? Hello, regarding the issue of erectile dysfunction in men caused by smoking, will sexual function return to normal after quitting smoking? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: Long-term smoking is one of the many causes of organic erectile dysfunction. It is necessary to rule out other factors such as medications, alcohol, diabetes, and hypertension before considering improvements. For further details, it is advisable to consult a urologist for ...[Read More] Can Quitting Smoking Restore Male Sexual Function?
Effective Stress Relief Methods Beyond Smoking for Students
What are some methods that can reduce stress more effectively than smoking? I have been smoking since the third year of junior high school, which has been about 7 to 8 years now. Initially, I did it to look cool, but in the past two years, as my academic workload has increased, m...
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Smoking Cessation
In addition to using nicotine patches to aid in smoking cessation, one must also have a strong determination to quit smoking in order to effectively achieve cessation. Research studies from abroad indicate that daily use of "clean nicotine" patches results in a smoking ...[Read More] Effective Stress Relief Methods Beyond Smoking for Students
Struggling to Quit Smoking: Tips for Effective Cessation Strategies
I want to quit smoking? Hello doctor, I have been smoking for nearly 10 years. Currently, I smoke about 3 packs a day, sometimes even more. I have tried to quit smoking about 4 or 5 times in the past. While others feel uncomfortable after smoking a pack in 6 hours, I can smoke 3 ...
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Smoking Cessation
It is absolutely prohibited to use a "clean nicotine" patch while simultaneously smoking, as this may cause discomfort to the body. For a patient who smokes 30 cigarettes a day and wishes to quit, using a single nicotine replacement therapy patch containing 10.4 mg/5 cm...[Read More] Struggling to Quit Smoking: Tips for Effective Cessation Strategies
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei: A Local Guide
In Taipei, there are hospitals that offer smoking cessation clinics? I checked the Taipei hospital listed on the Taiwan e-Hospital website that offers smoking cessation clinics, but I couldn't find any relevant information on their clinic webpage. Could you provide me with t...
Dr. Tao Ruiming reply Smoking Cessation
The Taiwan e-Hospital website provides a schedule for smoking cessation clinics: http://sp1.cto.doh.gov.tw/doctor/All/smoke.html. Here are the details: - Taipei Hospital: Monday and Saturday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, and evening consultations (Address: No. 127, Siyuan Road...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei: A Local Guide