Dr. Wang Zhengde reply Pulmonology Question

Chest X-ray examination Hello Doctor, I recently had a chest X-ray at a hospital in the northern part of Taiwan, and the report stated: "mild infiltrates in both lower lungs. Suggest clinical correlation and follow-up. Blunting of left costophrenic angle. Otherwise, unremark...

Chronic cough but unwilling to seek medical attention? Since around December 2023, my mother (who is 55 years old) has been experiencing a cough. Initially, she visited a clinic where she was diagnosed with a common cold and was given a three-day supply of medication to take home...

X-ray report issues? Persistent cough that does not improve, with a sensation of multiple needle-like pains in the lungs after coughing. X-ray results show: no active lung lesions, borderline heart size, mild tortuous aorta, and mild spondylosis at the thoracolumbar spine. Clinic...

Having a slight fever after choking? Hello, doctor. Last Thursday, I accidentally inhaled some black rice into my trachea and started coughing at that moment, but I'm not sure if I coughed it out. Since last Friday until today, Wednesday, my temperature has been around 37.5 ...

Mild pulmonary opacity? In mid-November, I experienced gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux, along with bronchitis and a cold. My weight dropped from 53 kg to around 48-49 kg in a short period. My family, who have been coughing for a long time, suggested that I might have pneumo...

Complications of tuberculosis medication? Hello Dr. Wang, My father was diagnosed with tuberculosis in September of this year and has been undergoing treatment for three months. During his previous follow-up visits, his liver function tests were completely normal, but this time,...

Chest pain, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath? Doctor, I would like to ask about my recent symptoms. I've been experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, and wheezing. I went to the hospital for a 24-hour ECG, echocardiogram, and chest X-ray. The doctor said ther...

Chest tightness or chest discomfort? I have been experiencing a dull pain in my right chest for three weeks now, but I don't know the cause. I just know that the pain on the right side is uncomfortable, and I feel like I want to hit it, but I can't reach that spot. I wo...

Chest CT Report I have been experiencing some random sharp pains in my right chest, particularly noticeable when drinking hot soup or bending over to work. I consulted a pulmonologist, and after an X-ray, the doctor suspected a nodule approximately 0.7 cm in size, while other are...

Chronic difficulty in breathing since childhood? Hello, doctor. As the title suggests, I have undergone many tests since childhood. I do not have asthma, and my heart occasionally has a valve that stops moving, but the doctor said this is not a major concern. However, since I was...

Lying down to rest, I can hear sounds from my heart? Recently, my sleep duration has decreased (averaging 4-5 hours). Current condition: I feel short of breath and nauseous after standing for a long time. When I lie down to rest, I can hear a rhythmic sound from my heart when I e...

Dyspnea Doctor, recently I have been experiencing sudden shortness of breath during the day. When I take naps, I sometimes wake up in the middle of my sleep unable to breathe, but my body can't wake up. I can only get up when I feel like I can't hold my breath any longe...

Persistent cough In mid-May, I experienced throat swelling. The pharmacy provided medication for four days, which alleviated my symptoms, but I began to develop a scratchy throat and a cough, without any phlegm. My throat is not painful or swollen, just slightly itchy. Occasional...

At night, when I lie flat to sleep, I experience bloating in my stomach, a feeling of breathlessness, and a sensation as if my throat is blocked. I keep burping air? Hello doctor, in the past year, whenever I lie down to sleep at night, I experience bloating in my stomach, and I ...

Persistent hiccups leading to difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor, Since I was young, I have occasionally experienced difficulty breathing. I have read many articles suggesting that it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or bronchitis, but I do not have persis...

Itchy trachea, difficulty breathing, and tightness near the clavicle? I have been experiencing a dry and itchy throat since May of this year. After seeing a doctor and taking medication, it improved for a while, but soon the itching returned. Recently, I have started to feel a lo...

Sharp pain under the right rib cage? Hello, since I had a massage, I felt that while the massage therapist was pressing on my back, I could feel my ribs pressing against the bed. It was uncomfortable at the time, but it didn't feel like inflammatory pain. However, about four...

Shortness of breath Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old, 163 cm tall, and weigh 46 kg. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, my work has been forced to stop, and I have mostly stayed at home. Starting last week, I experienced shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats, but it improve...

Difficulty breathing and nasal congestion? Hello, doctor: I have had a cold for about three weeks with no improvement. In the first week, I experienced a sore throat and cough. In the second week, I had persistent nasal congestion throughout the day, phlegm in my throat, dry coug...

During inhalation, there is a soft and itchy sensation in the throat? Hello, I would like to ask about a sensation of a soft and itchy throat when I inhale, which then leads to coughing. What disease could this be? I do not have a runny nose, but I do experience mild nasal conges...