Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology Question - Page 10

Sternal pain In recent days, I have been experiencing persistent pain in the bones of my left chest. I usually sleep on my side, and it is very painful when I turn over. It also hurts significantly when touched. A few years ago, I had palpitations and consulted a cardiologist, wh...

The duration from Stage 1 to Stage 2 typically varies depending on the specific condition or disease being referenced. Please provide more context for a more accurate answer? Hello Dr. Zhou, During a health check-up at a hospital in Yilan, I voluntarily underwent a low-dose 64-s...

Can female patients with pneumothorax conceive and give birth in the future? Hello, doctor. My daughter experienced her first spontaneous pneumothorax in her right lung when she was 16 years old, which was treated with chest tube insertion and did not require surgery. This April,...

[Concern] Dull pain in the left chest? Recently, I have occasionally felt a tight sensation in the lower left side of my chest. Given my age, I am unsure if I should be concerned. Although this is a new symptom, it mostly occurs when I am lying down, so I initially thought it was...

X-ray lung issues Hello Doctor: I recently had a physical examination, and the report indicated that there is an irregular, non-transparent area in the lower right lung. Could you please explain what this might indicate and what precautions I should take in my daily life?

Shortness of breath Recently, I often feel the need to take deep breaths, and sometimes I feel like I can't catch my breath. I haven't had a cold, but I do have a cough with green phlegm. I frequently feel tired and sleepy, and sometimes I also experience a tightness or...

Pain in the upper back around the scapula? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulders, back, and lower back for the past few months. Previously, I had swelling in the middle of my left back, so I went to see a doctor who took X-rays and said it was due to ...

Severe coughing due to pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to pneumothorax? Hello Doctor: My brother, who is being treated for tuberculosis at home, experienced severe coughing one morning that led to respiratory distress and was rushed to the hospital for emergency care. The doctor ...

Should I consult other doctors? Hello Doctor: This year, the X-ray report from the employee health check, conducted in a smoke-free environment without dust exposure, showed an abnormality in the left hilum of the lung. After a follow-up appointment with the pulmonologist, the do...

Asthma assessment? Hello, Doctor: I urgently need a diagnosis certificate for asthma from a public hospital or teaching hospital. I was diagnosed with asthma at a private clinic when I was about ten years old, and I underwent treatment for approximately three years. After the tre...

Chest tightness? You are experiencing symptoms of left chest tightness, lack of appetite, weakness in your hands, and excessive sleepiness, but you do not have a cough or shortness of breath. Should I see a cardiologist or a pulmonologist for an examination?

Shoulder pain? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about my father. He was diagnosed with stage III lung cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy in 2013. After completing the treatment, he has been under continuous follow-up, with X-rays every two months and CT scans ever...

Nasal congestion and difficulty breathing? Since middle school, I have been experiencing a sensation of fullness in both ears, as if there is a membrane blocking them. During the summer, I often have allergies in the mornings around 8 or 9 o'clock, leading to multiple sneeze...

Asthma exacerbation When I was in kindergarten, I went to see a doctor due to a persistent cough and was diagnosed with asthma. However, I never experienced severe attacks, and the doctor did not prescribe me inhaled medications; I only took oral medications (once before bed). By...

Shortness of breath? In the past few days, I've felt like my throat is somewhat swollen. It doesn't hurt, but I keep taking deep breaths, otherwise I feel like I can't get enough air.

What are the effects of not undergoing surgery for a pneumothorax? If someone has a mild pneumothorax and chooses to rest at home without surgery, will they be unable to engage in vigorous activities (such as playing sports, running) or fly on an airplane or swim for the rest of ...

If a person who has previously received preventive treatment for tuberculosis (TB) experiences a relapse of the infection, can they still transmit the disease? Hello Doctor: My mother was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis last year and was cured after six months of treat...

Postoperative care after thoracoscopic surgery for pneumothorax? Hello, doctor. In mid-April, I experienced a spontaneous pneumothorax on the right side and underwent thoracoscopic surgery to remove alveoli and perform local pleurodesis before being discharged. Recently, I notice...

How to care for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis? 1. My father-in-law, who is 88 years old, was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis in mid-April. He was hospitalized at Taipei Veterans General Hospital for two weeks, during which three sets of sputum tests were conduct...

Sternal pain When stretching the arms backward, there is a sound coming from the chest area. This stretching has been done for several years, but in the past one or two years, there have been occasional episodes of pain. During more severe episodes, the pain lasts for a short per...