Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology Question - Page 24

Chest X-ray Hello, I had a chest X-ray at the end of August, and the results showed no abnormalities. Does this mean everything is okay? Recently, I came across this news article about lung cancer in young adults, and it made me a bit anxious, especially since I don't have a...

I suddenly noticed a slight indentation in my chest between the ribs that wasn't there before? Hello doctor, since last week I've been experiencing some pain in my right chest while breathing, and today I still feel a tightness in my chest and discomfort. I also suddenl...

Emphysema Hello, doctor. I have a history of asthma and I smoke. Recently, after exercising, I experienced shortness of breath for a few days. I went to Hospital A's emergency department, where an X-ray showed normal results. The next day, I visited Hospital B for an outpati...

Shortness of breath Hello doctor, a few weeks ago my breathing was loud, and after a few days it started to become increasingly difficult. I need to take deep breaths to feel comfortable, otherwise my chest feels tight. It's hard to sleep at night because my breathing someti...

I would like to inquire about lung cancer? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the more prominent symptoms of lung cancer, such as chest pain. How can we differentiate whether the chest pain is related to lung cancer? For the past 2-3 days, I have experienced sudden shar...

Regarding the issue of difficulty breathing? Hello, doctor. Sometimes I experience difficulty breathing, and I have to exert effort to breathe. Additionally, I feel some pain in the area between my chest when I breathe. What should I do?

Inflating a balloon? Is it true that people with pneumothorax can blow up balloons as a form of maintenance, but some users say that blowing up balloons can lead to pneumothorax? Can individuals with pneumothorax blow up balloons? If so, can it be used as a regular maintenance me...

Accidentally choked? Hello Doctor: Around 5 PM, I took a lutein capsule with water, but I accidentally swallowed it too quickly (I wasn't talking or joking at the time) and slightly choked, causing a bit of water to go up my nose. However, I'm not sure if I swallowed th...

Edema and hoarseness—could these symptoms be indicative of mediastinitis? Hello Dr. Yang, I have recently been experiencing some health issues and would like to ask if these symptoms are related to mediastinitis or a mediastinal tumor. Over the past month, I have noticed severe ...

Chest X-ray issues? Hello, Doctor. Could you please take a look at my mother's X-ray? http://ppt.cc/THUim I would like to ask if this is pneumonia. She is currently hospitalized and receiving penicillin through an IV, along with saline solution, but she has been in the hospi...

Dizziness, shortness of breath, diarrhea? Hello Doctor, about one or two weeks ago, I suddenly experienced dizziness and instability when I got out of bed one day. After a while, it improved, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, starting the next day, I began to ha...

Regarding tuberculosis, thank you Dr. Yang for your response? Thank you, Dr. Yang, for taking the time to respond amidst your busy schedule. My grandfather, who was originally in the isolation ward, was transferred to a general ward last Wednesday, the 19th, after starting medica...

Forget to breathe? Hello doctor, I often forget to breathe while studying, kissing, or watching videos, and I only force myself to take a deep breath when I feel out of breath. I understand that breathing is controlled by the respiratory control center and is supposed to be an un...

Regarding the culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis? Hello Doctor, my grandfather is 89 years old. In August of this year, he was taken to the emergency room due to health issues and later transferred to the intensive care unit. After being discharged, he gradually regained his h...

Do I need to undergo an examination? Hello Doctor, my 11-year-old daughter has visited a tuberculosis patient and hugged them to say goodbye twice. She had no other contact with the patient. Should she go to a medical facility for examination? Thank you for your time in answering...

Please help with my mom's question? Hello Doctor: My mother was in a car accident previously. On the day of the accident, she felt fine, but after some time, she started experiencing pain in her chest area. The pain has been ongoing for a while now and is getting worse, almo...

Infection risk Hello, Dr. Yang. My father initially received intubation treatment in the emergency department and was later transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). On the third day in the ICU, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. During our visit on the first day in the ICU,...

Difficulty breathing Initially, there was a headache and dizziness, followed by fever and chills. After that, the dizziness persisted along with digestive issues. In the past two days, there has been difficulty breathing, a cold, and a cough with some phlegm.

The incubation period of pulmonary tuberculosis? If I was in the same space as a tuberculosis patient in July, but I was only notified in September that they had developed tuberculosis in July, is it possible that I was infected during that time? If I was infected, would I contin...

Pain near the heart in the left chest? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing severe chest pain that occurs quite frequently, about ten times a day. This has only been happening for the past few days; previously, it would occur only once every few months. However, i...