Dr. Zhang Zhengda reply Pulmonology Question

Internal Medicine and Surgery In the field of pulmonology, there are divisions for both internal medicine and surgery. When making an appointment, which specialty should you choose? Fifteen years ago, you consulted a thoracic surgeon for pleural effusion. Ten years later, you vis...

Pulmonary tuberculosis Dr. Chang: My grandfather, who is in the water, was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. I have a few questions: 1. If it is severe, could it lead to lung cancer? 2. He is already in his 60s; will that affect his condition? 3. He has been raising pigeons a...

Tuberculosis and Marriage Hello: My fiancée and I are getting engaged on October 10 and married on October 24. However, yesterday, September 28, she underwent an examination at Tainan Hsin-Lou Hospital and was suspected of having tuberculosis (TB). She has already started medicat...

Regarding tuberculosis (TB)? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask some questions regarding tuberculosis (TB). If an adult tests negative on the PPD test but is in a high-risk group for exposure to TB patients, what additional protective measures should be taken besides self-protect...

Tuberculosis Screening Examination Two years ago, I had a severe cold and went to the emergency room, where I was diagnosed with suspected tuberculosis. I took a year of nauseating and painful medication, but I have since been diagnosed as cured and have not had a relapse. Howeve...

Pleural effusion and chest pain? My mother had no prior history of lung issues. At the end of July this year, she accompanied my father to the Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital for an emergency visit, where they stayed in the emergency room all night. After returning home, she ...

Pulmonary edema My father-in-law is 64 years old and has epilepsy. He has been diagnosed with pulmonary edema, and he has lost a significant amount of weight over the past month. He started experiencing severe hearing loss a week ago. I am very concerned. However, my husband is t...

Excuse me? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions. I previously had open pulmonary tuberculosis and have since recovered, but after having an X-ray, it was noted that old scars are more pronounced. I was advised to undergo sputum testing because I currently have throa...

What causes pulmonary edema? How is it treated? Dear Director Zhang, I would like to inquire about pleural effusion. My sister exhibited cold symptoms during the New Year, initially experiencing a cough with phlegm, which later progressed to a dry cough. Recently, she has been w...

Testing for tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs? To get tested for tuberculosis, which department should I visit? Are there weekend clinic hours available?

Painful breathing? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of this month, I went to the emergency room due to pain in my right chest while breathing. The doctor performed an X-ray but found no issues. An ultrasound also showed no problems. It was only during a CT scan that a shadow was di...

Chest pain when coughing? My boyfriend has been coughing due to long-term smoking, and about four months ago, he started experiencing pain in his left chest whenever he coughs, and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Pressing on his chest provides some relief. He has undergone...

Are lung nodules a precursor to lung cancer? Hello Doctor: In September 2004, during a company health check, a chest X-ray revealed a nodule in my left upper lung. Since I have a smoking habit, I am very worried that I might have lung cancer, and I am hesitant to face reality and...

Bronchoscopy examination? Hello, Dr. Chang! I would like to ask what a bronchoscopy is, whether it can cause any harm to the body, and if it is safe. Is there a certain level of pain associated with the procedure? I have been experiencing a persistent feeling of pressure in my ch...

Regarding tuberculosis? Hello, Dr. Chang: I would like to ask about my father, who is a tuberculosis patient and has been on medication for 10 days. What dietary considerations should he keep in mind after being discharged? Besides maintaining a regular routine and hygiene, what ...

Chronic productive cough? Hello Dr. Chang, I have been coughing up phlegm and experiencing a persistent cough for four years. I didn't like going to the doctor before, so I delayed seeking treatment, thinking the condition would resolve on its own. My symptoms are as follo...

Bronchiectasis Hello Doctor: I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis accompanied by non-tuberculous mycobacteria, and I occasionally experience hemoptysis. I started taking erythromycin three weeks ago, one tablet daily; recently, it seems that my sputum production has decrease...

Thymoma Hello Dr. Chang: My father was hospitalized in August due to low hemoglobin levels, and the subsequent examination revealed a thymoma. In fact, the tumor had already formed earlier, and during several previous hospitalizations, he was only given blood transfusions for the...

Is this condition treated by a pulmonologist? My boyfriend has recently developed a strange illness. We've seen at least ten doctors, including traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Western doctors, and even consulted fortune tellers, but unfortunately, his condition h...

Is pulmonary fibrosis cancer? How should it be managed and cared for? Dear Dr. Zhang, My husband is a heavy smoker (with about 15 years of smoking history). Recently, he went to the hospital for a cough and underwent an X-ray examination, where the doctor diagnosed him with pulm...