Understanding Left Chest and Lower Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Pain in the left chest and lower back? Hello, doctor. I usually have a habit of exercising every day, but recently, whenever I exercise (without increasing the intensity, and even reducing it), I experience pain on the outer left side of my chest (near the ribs) and in my left lo...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: It seems that the discomfort in these two areas may not be related. For gastrointestinal issues, please first consult a gastroenterologist. For the pain on the left side of the chest, you should see a pulmonologist for an X-ray. If there are no lung problems, it may be mus...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest and Lower Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Vaccine Concerns
Left chest pain? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in my left chest. However, changing positions alleviates the pain temporarily, but it returns after a while. What could this symptom indicate? Is it related to the muscle cramps I had a few ...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: The intermittent pain is related to certain positions, without wheezing or other symptoms, and there doesn't seem to be any significant organ disease. It resembles neuropathic pain or muscle-tendon strain. It is advised to temporarily avoid vigorous exercise and conti...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Vaccine Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain After BNT Vaccination: Causes and Solutions
Chest pain Hello, doctor. I have pain in the center of my chest (a pressing sensation) and I feel the urge to cough. Is this related to the BNT vaccination (administered on September 23)? How should I address this?
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: Typically, there is not a direct relationship with the vaccine. Localized pain may occur in the chest (bone) with frequent pressing, and it is not recommended to apply pressure without reason. If there is persistent chest pain, it is advisable to consult a pulmonologist![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After BNT Vaccination: Causes and Solutions
Can Food Particles Accidentally Enter the Lungs During Eating?
Is it possible for small food particles to directly enter the lungs? Hello, Doctor. I ate too quickly, and it feels like some ground meat might have gone into my lungs because my lungs feel strange. I'm not sure if that's possible. After choking, I coughed forcefully se...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: When choking while eating, small particles may sometimes enter the airway, but the trachea still has cilia movement and mucus clearance functions to expel the foreign matter, which can then be swallowed into the stomach. If there is severe coughing or a fever, it is recomm...[Read More] Can Food Particles Accidentally Enter the Lungs During Eating?
Understanding Asthma and Heart Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Hello, I would like to ask if it's asthma, heart disease, or both? Hello, I would like to ask about my previous asthma issues. Sometimes I used medication and felt better, but other times I didn't use it. This year, after being exposed to secondhand smoke, I experienced...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: As you age and your surrounding environment changes, the symptoms of asthma may feel differently controlled. It is recommended to regularly visit a pulmonology clinic to adjust your medications, and to have your primary physician assess for any coexisting heart conditions.[Read More] Understanding Asthma and Heart Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Understanding Lung Tumors: Insights on Diagnosis and Next Steps
Tumor and lung cancer issues? Dear Dr. Yang, After a family member underwent a chest X-ray as part of a health check-up, a nodule was discovered, which was subsequently confirmed by a CT scan. A PET-CT, bone scan, and MRI have been arranged, and we are currently awaiting the rep...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello, the CT report suggests a malignant lung tumor, mentioning enlarged mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes. A pathological biopsy is still needed to confirm the malignancy before staging. If it is indeed a malignant tumor, it would be at least stage III. The definitive stagin...[Read More] Understanding Lung Tumors: Insights on Diagnosis and Next Steps
Persistent Cough After COVID Vaccine: Causes and Concerns
Persistent cough On the 22nd, after receiving the AZ vaccine, I developed a high fever and began to feel a burning sensation in my lungs, followed by persistent coughing. Two days later, the fever subsided, but I continued to cough, which seemed to become more frequent and was mo...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: It is recommended to observe for another 2-3 days and drink plenty of water. If there is a recurrence of fever (temperature > 38.3 degrees Celsius) or an increase in cough with sputum production, please visit a pulmonologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Persistent Cough After COVID Vaccine: Causes and Concerns
Concerns About Chemical Residues on Clothing and Health Risks
Inquiries regarding organic solvents and surfactants? Hello, a couple of days ago and three days ago, I used a cleaning agent specifically for stickers (ingredients: organic solvents, surfactants) and a super glue remover (ingredients: hydrocarbons, surfactants). The bottles clea...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: Brief and minimal contact will not have any impact on health, so please rest assured![Read More] Concerns About Chemical Residues on Clothing and Health Risks
Understanding Lung Fibrosis and Nodules: Key Insights for Patients
Please provide information on pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary nodules? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask the following questions and would greatly appreciate your clarification. Result: Y Finding: Low dose chest CT without IV contrast administration: - The low dose protocol...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: The first area of fibrosis appears as a band-like structure, which typically does not change much, resembling a small scar in the lung tissue, so there is less cause for concern. The second area is a small nodule measuring 3mm, which requires closer monitoring to see if it...[Read More] Understanding Lung Fibrosis and Nodules: Key Insights for Patients
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest pain? Since I finished drinking milk tea yesterday, I've been experiencing full-body tremors, a feeling of tightness and pain in the left side of my chest, and occasional shortness of breath. After drinking more water and urinating, I felt much better, but today, I sti...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of neuralgia. You should avoid drinking too much cold water, as it may also be related to mitral valve prolapse. Please consult a cardiologist during your appointment for further advice![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Chest pain issues? Hello, doctor. One day, when I took a deep breath and exhaled completely, I suddenly felt a pain in my chest. However, it is not a constant pain; it seems to occur only when I perform certain specific movements that put pressure on my chest. I researched online...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: Deep inhalation and exhalation are indeed good methods for respiratory health. However, when starting this practice, the muscles of the thoracic cavity may not be accustomed to such significant expansion, which could lead to overstretching and strain in certain muscles or ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes and Treatments Explained
Coughing for a long time? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since I caught a cold around October last year, and it lasted for more than a month. I later visited a pulmonologist who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I was prescribed cough suppressants an...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: Based on previous improvements with the inhaler, the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems accurate. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or pollen), significant temp...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes and Treatments Explained
Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Coughing for a long time? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since I caught a cold around October last year, and it lasted for more than a month. I later visited a pulmonologist who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I was prescribed cough suppressants an...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: From the previous use of inhalers, there has been improvement, and the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems to be correct. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or po...[Read More] Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes and Treatment Options
Coughing for a long time? Hello, Doctor: I caught a cold around October last year and have been coughing for over a month. I later visited a pulmonologist, who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I took cough suppressants and expectorants, but my cough did...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: Based on the previous improvement with the inhaler, the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems accurate. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or pollen), significant t...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes and Treatment Options
Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Coughing for a long time? Hello, Doctor: I have been coughing since I caught a cold around October last year, and it lasted for more than a month. I later visited a pulmonologist who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I was prescribed cough suppressants a...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: Based on previous improvements with the inhaler, the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems to be correct. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or pollen), significant...[Read More] Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Chronic Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatments for Persistent Symptoms
Coughing for a long time? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since I caught a cold around October last year, and it lasted for more than a month. I later visited a pulmonologist who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I was prescribed cough suppressants an...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: Based on the previous improvement with the inhaler, the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems to be correct. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or pollen), signific...[Read More] Chronic Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatments for Persistent Symptoms
Chronic Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Coughing for a long time? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since I caught a cold around October last year, and it lasted for more than a month. I later visited a pulmonologist who performed an X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Initially, I took cough suppressants and expector...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello Han: Based on previous improvements with the inhaler, the physician's diagnosis of asthma seems accurate. However, asthma patients can still experience acute exacerbations due to factors such as colds, exposure to allergens (like dust mites or pollen), significant temp...[Read More] Chronic Cough: Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Mild Lung Infiltration: Causes and Next Steps for Patients
Pulmonary infiltration My mother has been coughing three to four times a day for about 4-5 months. A few days ago, she visited a pulmonologist and had a chest X-ray, which the doctor said was normal. It was suggested that it might be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Howeve...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: A CT report indicating mild infiltration usually suggests that there is no severe lung disease. It is sufficient to adjust cough medications or use traditional Chinese medicine for recovery, and cough symptoms should gradually improve.[Read More] Understanding Mild Lung Infiltration: Causes and Next Steps for Patients
Blurred Vision and Breathing Difficulties: When to Seek Medical Help
Blurred vision and difficulty breathing? Hello doctor, in the past month, I have experienced two episodes of sudden blurred vision with a white appearance, dizziness, shortness of breath, cold sweats, weakness, tightness in the back of my neck, and numbness in my limbs. I feel li...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: It is recommended to first see a cardiologist. If there are no major issues, then you can switch to a pulmonology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Blurred Vision and Breathing Difficulties: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Ground-Glass Opacities in Lung Imaging: Diagnosis and Follow-Up
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the lungs? 1. A small ground-glass nodule in the left upper lung field (size not specified), suspected to be a granuloma or chronic inflammation, but a potential lung tumor should be included in the differential diagnosis. 2. No significant mediast...
Dr. Yang Wenda reply Pulmonology
Hello: The size is not specified, but it is usually very small (possibly less than 5mm). The key point is that there is no significant change compared to July 16, 2020, so it may be sufficient to continue monitoring. It is recommended to have an X-ray in six months and a CT scan ...[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Opacities in Lung Imaging: Diagnosis and Follow-Up