Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology Question - Page 35

I'm not sure where the problem lies? Recently, I have been waking up in the morning with blood-tinged saliva, and sometimes I experience pain in the center of my chest, although the pain subsides quickly. I visited a pulmonologist and had an X-ray, which showed no significan...

Chest tightness and abdominal bloating? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing sudden chest tightness and abdominal bloating. When I take deep breaths, my chest feels strange, and I sometimes feel my heart racing and have difficulty breathing. I can't sleep at night...

Coughing Hello, Doctor. Recently, whenever I speak, I feel a sharp pain and cough, which has been ongoing for about two weeks, but I have no other related symptoms. I'm not sure what this could be. If I need to see a doctor, should I consult a pulmonologist or another specia...

Palpitations? Doctor, I went for a check-up in the past few days. The doctor said I have palpitations, but isn't this symptom usually associated with older age groups? I also had an X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG), and the doctor said both were normal. However, the doct...

Shortness of breath? I previously experienced sudden shortness of breath, pale complexion, cold sweats, and then my vision went black, leading to dizziness... It became severe enough that I fainted... It was very uncomfortable. So far, I have had three episodes, and the symptoms ...

Shortness of breath Hello! A long time ago, I occasionally experienced shortness of breath, feeling as if my heart had stopped beating, and I couldn't catch my breath for two seconds. However, in the past three months, these episodes have become frequent, sometimes accompani...

Asthma with chronic cough? Hello Dr. Yang, (1) I am planning to go bungee jumping next month, but during high school, I was randomly selected for a screening that indicated possible asthma symptoms (though I did not follow up with further testing). Additionally, I have a long-te...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation The father is 74 years old and was admitted for observation and treatment on March 27 due to chest tightness and shortness of breath without fever (diagnosed with COPD) after an outpatient visit at a hospital in the Yuanli...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, I currently have a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, along with pressure and strong halitosis, which is very distressing for me. I have a sensitive throat, and my first reaction to any foreign sensation is to gag. I...

Regarding lung cancer issues? Hello Dr. Yang, may I ask if coughing is always a symptom of lung cancer, or is it not necessarily the case?

Esophageal cancer Hello: The patient's esophageal cancer is diagnosed as stage I, and only surgery is required without chemotherapy. Therefore, I would like to ask about the differences between traditional surgery and thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer.

Left chest Hello Doctor: I occasionally experience sharp pain in the area just slightly above my left breast, but not directly on it, especially noticeable with certain movements. This has not happened before, but it has become more frequent over the past year. Could you please e...

Pleural effusion Hello Doctor: My grandfather was admitted to the intensive care unit at Hsinchu Dongyuan Hospital due to an acute myocardial infarction (he was intubated during his stay in the ICU). He has been in the regular ward for over 20 days since being transferred from th...

Chest tightness and shortness of breath? Hello doctor, I had an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at Mackay Memorial Hospital at the end of last year, which revealed a duodenal ulcer and Helicobacter pylori infection. The doctor prescribed a week-long course of antibiotics to erad...

excuse me? Hello: My mother has been diagnosed with fibrosis in the upper left lung. The doctor mentioned that it is just a scar and does not require treatment or medication. Additionally, I would like to ask if there are any potential complications associated with fibrosis in th...

Thoracic bones Hello Doctor: When I lie against the wall to study or watch TV, my chest and lower back are slightly curved for about half an hour. When I try to straighten my chest, I hear a cracking sound from my chest bones, and it feels like there is a pull between the bones a...

Could you please provide more details about the issue of pulmonary fibrosis? My grandmother is currently 78 years old and resides in Chiayi. Two weeks ago, she went to the hospital's emergency department due to shortness of breath. Since the emergency room did not have suita...

Anesthesia for Asthma Dear Doctor, My husband was diagnosed with white patches in his throat by an ENT specialist a month ago, and he needs to undergo surgery for removal and biopsy. However, on the day of the surgery, the anesthesiologist canceled the procedure due to my husban...

I cough up thick phlegm every morning upon waking up? Hello Dr. Yang, I do not have a cough, but every morning after waking up, I cough up thick phlegm. This has been happening for a month, and I do not feel unwell otherwise. Could you please advise what kind of condition this mi...

I don't even know what illness I have? Hello Dr. Yang: I have been experiencing difficulty breathing for several years. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, in the past few days, my condition has worsened significant...