Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology Question - Page 32

Left rib issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a tightness, pressure, bloating, and discomfort in my lower rib area and extending to my waist almost every day. This started over a year ago after I developed irritable bowel syndrome. In July of this year, I went to a pulm...

Chest tightness and pain while breathing after exercise? After each workout (running), I experience a tight pain in my chest (likely around the trachea) when taking deep breaths, which can trigger coughing and even nausea. It's quite uncomfortable, and I can only breathe in ...

Regarding lung pain? Hello! The medical condition described is as follows: About a month ago, I had a cold and consumed a considerable amount of cold beer. That night, in addition to a hangover headache, I experienced significant pain in the right side of my chest. The next day, ...

Often, even a slight impact to the chest can cause discomfort? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my chest. When I play with friends, sometimes I might get lightly punched or poked in the chest, and afterward, I feel a sense of tightness and difficulty with breathing for a w...

Please, doctor? I have been experiencing abdominal pain along with a pressure sensation, pain, and tightness in my lower back to rib area, as well as an indescribable feeling of discomfort. I have been unable to find the cause and have consulted gastroenterology, obstetrics and g...

Coughing issues? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that if there are two or more family members with lung cancer, regular CT scans should be performed. Does this refer to direct relatives only, or do collateral relatives count as well? My uncle and ...

Cough examination Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a persistent cough and some phlegm in my throat. Besides getting a chest X-ray at the pulmonology department, what blood tests can I undergo to feel more at ease? How long does it typically take for lung cancer to develop f...

Coughing for a long time? I have been coughing for two months. It started with a sore throat, and I was coughing up green phlegm. After seeing a doctor, the uncomfortable symptoms improved, and the phlegm lost its color. However, the cough has not resolved; I tend to cough more w...

Chronic cough condition? Dear Dr. Yang, I would like to consult you regarding a cough issue. My mother has been experiencing intermittent coughing for over half a month, occasionally producing a small amount of phlegm. Initially, her cough was quite severe, so we visited a nearb...

There is an indistinct shadow in the right lower chest? Hello, I would like to ask about a health check I had abroad in October, where an X-ray showed unclear small shadows. At that time, the doctor could not determine if it was tuberculosis, so I returned in January for a blood ...

There is a calcification point on the sixth rib? In the internal health check conducted by the company, aside from a bone density of -1.6, there is a calcification point on the sixth rib. What could this potentially indicate? The company will conduct a follow-up examination; is t...

Bronchiectasis with frequent coughing and white sputum? Hello Dr. Yang, my mother has been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and has been coughing for over five years. Recently, her condition has worsened. She has been following your advice to drink warm water, practice deep breathin...

Coughing up phlegm that cannot be expelled? Hello Dr. Yang: My mother has bronchiectasis and a chronic cough. She is 58 years old and has recently reported that her symptoms have worsened. She feels that she has phlegm that she cannot seem to cough up, and her coughing has become...

Cold foods refer to cooling fruits and vegetables? Are cold foods, specifically cold-natured fruits and vegetables such as melons, radishes, cabbage, bamboo shoots, tomatoes, bananas, pears, and coconuts, not recommended for regular consumption?

Bronchiectasis with frequent coughing and white sputum? Hello Dr. Yang: I am the family member of the patient who consulted you on July 23rd. Ms. Yang's mother is feeling much better now, but her chronic condition has not improved; she often coughs (which has been ongoing fo...

Generalized warmth (without fever) and overall weakness? Hello Doctor, Patient: Female, 58 years old. No fever but experiencing generalized warmth and weakness. Medical History: The patient's temperature has fluctuated between 36°C and 37.5°C over the past two weeks, wit...

Persistent pain in the upper left back? Six months ago, I started experiencing pain in the upper left back, and recently I've noticed a cough that seems to have a foul odor resembling decaying food coming from my trachea.

Pneumonia I have a severe cough due to a cold, but an X-ray showed no pneumonia. However, the doctor told me I have pleuritis. Is this a serious issue?

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello Doctor, thank you for your previous response. I have a question I would like to ask because I have autoimmune issues (not clearly diagnosed, but I have a history of intestinal vasculitis and positive AN...

Pulmonary function test Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing chronic cough for over a month, mostly occurring at night, and sometimes I wake up suddenly due to coughing. Initially, the doctor suspected asthma because my IgE level is 200 and ECP is 50, along with occasional whe...