Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology Question - Page 17

Chest tightness accompanied by throat discomfort and headache (dizziness)? Hello Doctor: I have been feeling a tightness in my chest and a constriction in my throat (more pronounced in the pharyngeal area) over the past few days. I also experience headaches (dizziness) and have l...

Persistent cough Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my mother's persistent cough. I can hear her coughing during the day and especially at night when it becomes more severe (with phlegm, and sometimes she coughs continuously for a long time). This condition seems to...

Pulmonary Aspergilloma (Part II) Dr. Zhou, we have received two completely different opinions; one suggests immediate intervention, while the other recommends observation for a year. We are quite troubled! The thoracic surgeon's admission note states "Lung tumor, suspec...

I previously consulted Dr. Zhou about my father's breathing difficulties? Hello Dr. Chou! After consulting with you last time, my father was later referred to the gastroenterology department. The doctor diagnosed him and prescribed medication for Helicobacter pylori, but he ...

Pulmonary Aspergillosis Dr. Zhou, thank you for your response. The doctor has explained the situation to me, and he suspects it is a fungal ball! If that is the case, do I need to address it? Can a biopsy be done first? If removal is necessary, what methods are available? My doct...

Calcified pulmonary nodules Hello! Last April, I accidentally discovered a white spot in my right lower lung while having a cold. After evaluations including sputum tests and pulmonary function tests by two pulmonologists, the first doctor did not provide a clear explanation but ...

Please ask your question? Dear Dr. Zhou, Thank you for your response! May I ask which hospital you are affiliated with? Or could you recommend a physician in Taipei who would be suitable for my father's consultation? The doctors we have seen previously have all said there a...

Throat inflammation and difficulty breathing? Dear Dr. Zhou, I would like to consult on behalf of my father. He is 56 years old and has a significant smoking addiction. Since October of last year, he has been experiencing a dry and painful throat, chest tightness, and difficulty...

Leukemia complicated by pneumonia? My father has leukemia complicated by pneumonia, and he has been on intubation treatment for 21 days. I would like to ask if a physician recommended administering albumin; is it beneficial, and could it harm him?

Can a person dive after recovering from tuberculosis? Hello Doctor, two years ago I was diagnosed with moderate cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis, and at that time, there was a cavity in my right upper lobe measuring less than 1.5 cm, while my left lung only showed mild nodular inf...

There is a feeling of tightness and pain in the right side of the chest and the right side of the back! Hello, doctor! My symptoms are as follows: I do not experience pain in my right chest, but there is slight pain in my right back when pressed lightly. The specific location is ...

Pulmonary tuberculosis Hello Dr. Chou: I have a friend who has previously been infected with tuberculosis. Based on the principle of donating blood to save a life, they are very eager to donate blood. However, their current condition requires annual follow-up. If they donate bloo...

Chronic chest tightness and cough? Hello Doctor: About three years ago, I started experiencing chest tightness, located in the center of my chest where there is a protruding area. It feels uncomfortable when I walk with my chest out, and the tightness becomes more pronounced when...

Lobar atelectasis Hello, last month my pulmonary function test report indicated "left lower lobe atelectasis with elevation of the left diaphragm, moderate scoliosis." What could be the possible causes of lung lobe atelectasis? Is it related to scoliosis or my long-term...

Cold environments can have an impact on pneumothorax? Hello, my son is 20 years old and has a history of spontaneous pneumothorax, for which he has undergone surgery. He is now required to travel to Harbin, China, for a teaching activity. Will the cold climate have any impact on ...

Non-open pulmonary tuberculosis After several days of antibiotic injections, the fluid accumulation has not improved, and my brother is still in pain! He underwent a pleural biopsy, which initially indicated that he has non-open pulmonary tuberculosis. Today, he had a bronchoscop...

Pneumonia? My brother (21 years old, with no significant medical history) reported dizziness and severe headache during the week of October 20th and visited a clinic where he was prescribed acetaminophen. On the morning of October 26th, he experienced chest pain for 3-4 days and ...

Occasionally experiencing a dry cough at night while sleeping? As the topic suggests, when you are about to fall asleep at night, you experience an itchy throat and a dry cough that affects your sleep. What could be the cause of this? Thank you.

The impact of photocopiers on lung health? Hello, Doctor: I am an office worker in an administrative position, and there is a photocopier next to my desk. I have to print documents from morning until evening every day. I have heard that photocopying can produce a lot of toner and...

Regarding pneumonia? Hello Doctor, Patient Status: 80 years old, male, with a history of diabetes managed with insulin, poor kidney function, currently residing in a respiratory care center, and has a tracheostomy. He has been hospitalized for nearly two months, initially admit...