Dr. Wu Yingxun reply Pulmonology Question - Page 4

Pleural effusion issues? Hello Dr. Wu, my grandfather is 85 years old and has been diagnosed with pleural effusion. He was hospitalized, and it wasn't until the third day that the doctor used a drainage tube to slowly remove the fluid. On the first day, 1100cc was drained, 4...

Pneumonia and Influenza Hello, I started coughing after developing a fever on February 19, and I was recently diagnosed with pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma infection. After the doctor prescribed medication for me, my household experienced an outbreak of influenza type A, and unfo...

Feeling of throat obstruction and chest tightness? Hello, doctor: I once choked while eating, which caused severe coughing. Later, I forced myself to swallow to suppress the reflexive cough. After suppressing it, I felt a contraction in my throat muscles, and I started experienci...

Suspected foreign body aspiration? Hello Doctor: If a foreign object enters the respiratory tract and causes a cough reflex, is it possible to suppress the cough by swallowing if the object is not expelled? If it is suppressed but the object is still not coughed out, will the cou...

Question about pulmonary tuberculosis? In the case of tuberculosis (TB), if a person shows no symptoms, has no discomfort, and experiences no cough, but a chest X-ray reveals shadows in the lungs, and subsequent tests show a negative sputum smear for TB bacteria but a positive ba...

Will I experience sudden cardiac death? Recently, due to the winter break, I've been going to bed late, around 11 PM to midnight, which is similar to my class schedule but a bit later. I feel tired and experience chest tightness, and once when I stood up, I saw a black out i...

Phlegm in the throat? Doctor, I have had phlegm in my throat for a week. Yesterday, I noticed that my stomach felt bloated, so I went to see a doctor and took some medication. The bloating has improved a bit. How can I treat and improve the phlegm issue? Will the phlegm in my thr...

Inhaling wood dust can lead to various health issues. Short-term exposure may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as respiratory symptoms such I was walking down the street and, while daydreaming, I didn't notice that I was walking through a construction ...

Fibrosis of the right apical pleura? The health check report from the beginning of my first year of high school indicates mild fibrosis of the right lung apex. I do not smoke, but my classroom in the third year was located next to the restroom, where people smoked daily, so I hav...

Pain in the right chest during palpation and sneezing? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about a sharp pain I have been experiencing since last week in the lower right side of my chest when I sneeze. It also hurts when I sleep on my right side or press on that area, and the pain...

Discomfort in the right chest accompanied by yellow, thick sputum? I have been experiencing discomfort in my right chest for the past month, specifically about 9 to 10 finger widths below the collarbone, approximately 3 finger widths to the right of the center. Recently, I haven&...

During the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, there is a sudden onset of hemoptysis? Hello Doctor: My mother is currently being treated for tuberculosis and has been undergoing treatment for over four months. Previously, her X-ray showed cavities, and she has also had a CT scan...

Persistent cough Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since mid-August. Initially, I only had a slight fever and sore throat, but the cough has become increasingly severe. I visited two clinics without any improvement, and when I went to a large hospital, an X-ray revealed some inf...

There is pain at the lower edge of the left chest during breathing, and there is also pain near the left clavicle? TO: Dr. Wu I have experienced this symptom since childhood (it seems to occur after running), but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. I need to brea...

Respiratory sounds with sputum during breathing (medical consultation has been sought)? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my previous visit to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital where I had an X-ray and sputum test. I do not have tuberculosis, but it seems my lungs are a bit dirt...

Chest pressure can cause pain? Recently, I have been experiencing pain between my breasts whenever I move (for example, when I turn or apply pressure), and I can pinpoint the exact location. Recently, I have also noticed a similar issue in the middle part of my right chest. Addit...

Bilateral pleural effusion in the upper lung lobes? Pleural effusion in both upper lung lobes refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space surrounding the lungs. The severity of this condition can vary depending on the amount of fluid and the underlying cause. It is n...

Questions related to cough? Hello, Dr. Wu. I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. For about a week now, it feels like there is water in my trachea, and I occasionally feel the urge to cough when I take a deep breath. I might be more concerned about ...

It feels like there is air in my chest? Recently, I often feel like there is air inside my chest, and I experience a dull pain that comes and goes. I burp from time to time, and after burping, I feel a bit better, but the problem still persists, especially when I eat or drink. It...

I would like to inquire about the inability to breathe independently? I would like to ask about a patient who has been in the intensive care unit for almost a month. The patient is currently 70-80 years old and is unable to breathe independently. After the first surgery, the pati...