Post-Surgery Concerns After Spontaneous Pneumothorax: What to Expect
Pneumothorax just underwent surgery? I would like to ask, I underwent surgery for a spontaneous pneumothorax about a week ago. Initially, it was unilateral, but since I had an episode on the other side a few years ago without surgery or tube insertion, they decided to operate on ...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you return to the original hospital for treatment.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Spontaneous Pneumothorax: What to Expect
Struggling to Sleep: Breathing Difficulties at Night Explained
Difficulty falling asleep with a sensation of breathlessness? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I have been unable to sleep soundly. Whenever I am about to fall asleep, I feel as if I can't breathe, and then I take a deep breath and wake up again. I have been breathing t...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you schedule an appointment for further evaluation.[Read More] Struggling to Sleep: Breathing Difficulties at Night Explained
Sharp Pain in Lower Right Chest During Breathing: Causes and Concerns
Sharp pain in the lower right chest during breathing, which worsens when lying on the side? Yesterday morning, I was suddenly awakened by a sharp pain and noticed that there was a stabbing pain in my lower right chest (near the bottom of the rib cage) when I breathed. It felt som...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you make an appointment for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Sharp Pain in Lower Right Chest During Breathing: Causes and Concerns
Chest Pain and Breathing Difficulties During Exercise: What to Know
I would like to ask about experiencing pain in the sternum during exercise, along with feelings of difficulty breathing? I would like to ask about experiencing pain and discomfort in the sternum area during light exercise or when climbing slopes, along with a feeling of shortness...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you schedule an appointment for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Chest Pain and Breathing Difficulties During Exercise: What to Know
Understanding Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Is Your Pain a Sign of Recurrence?
Spontaneous pneumothorax with persistent sharp pain? A month ago, I had a mild pneumothorax, and I also experienced a mild pneumothorax three years ago, both of which were treated with oxygen inhalation and continuous X-rays, and I was discharged after a few days without major is...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you schedule an appointment for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Is Your Pain a Sign of Recurrence?
Chronic Cough: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Persistent cough that does not improve? I have been coughing for a year. Sometimes the phlegm is clear, and other times it is yellow. Occasionally, I experience wheezing, but not always. It seems that certain fruits exacerbate the cough. I went to a clinic for an X-ray, and the d...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you schedule an appointment for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Chronic Cough: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sepsis: Causes of Blood Decrease Without Hemorrhage
About sepsis? In the case of sepsis without hemorrhage, if there is a continuous decrease in blood volume, this could indicate a condition known as hypovolemic shock. This may result from fluid shifts due to increased vascular permeability, leading to intravascular volume depleti...
Dr. Wang Zhenjie reply Pulmonology
It is recommended that you make an appointment for further examination and evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Sepsis: Causes of Blood Decrease Without Hemorrhage