Feeling Breathless: When to Seek Medical Attention for Respiratory Issues
Feeling of not being able to breathe? Hello doctor, for the past few days, I have been experiencing a feeling of not being able to breathe properly. I find myself exerting a lot of effort to breathe, but even when I try to take deep breaths, it doesn't feel like I'm ful...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: You can visit the pulmonology department for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Feeling Breathless: When to Seek Medical Attention for Respiratory Issues
Interpreting Venous Blood Gas Analysis in Heart Failure Patients
Interpretation of Venous Blood Gas Analysis Report Issues Hello Doctor: My father has heart failure complicated by lung edema, pleural effusion, and lung collapse. His oxygen saturation measured with a pulse oximeter is only 74%. An arterial blood gas analysis showed: pH: 7.31, P...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: The issue you raised involves clinical judgment and management of a specific case. Please discuss it with your attending physician.[Read More] Interpreting Venous Blood Gas Analysis in Heart Failure Patients
Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Dilation: Heart Issues or Anxiety?
Bilateral pulmonary artery dilation? Hello, I recently suspected a recurrence of anxiety and I'm unsure if there is a heart issue. During my emergency visit, I had an X-ray done, and I reviewed the report which stated: No cardiomegaly. Dilatation of bilateral pulmonary arter...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Your issue needs to be evaluated in person by a physician. Please return to the cardiology department for further consultation.[Read More] Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Dilation: Heart Issues or Anxiety?
Understanding Chest Pain After Vaccination: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Chest pain? Hello Doctor, I received my first dose of the AZ vaccine on September 22nd. On September 30th, I started experiencing occasional sharp pains in my chest lasting 1 to 2 seconds. Later, it became more intermittent, not very frequent, but I do feel a slight pressure in m...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: You have already been evaluated. After consultation with the physician, if you still have questions, you will need to seek further evaluation for the physician's assessment.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After Vaccination: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help After Vaccination
Sharp pain in the left and right chest? Hello, doctor. I have received two doses of the AZ vaccine and have mitral valve prolapse. For the past month, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in the center of my chest. I have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or had a...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Patients with mitral valve prolapse may occasionally experience mild chest discomfort, but it is still advisable to consult a cardiologist for evaluation and management.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help After Vaccination
Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Concerns
Chest pain upon palpation after vaccination? I apologize for the lengthy message. I have received my second dose of the Biotech vaccine, and shortly after, I experienced mild stabbing pain in my left chest that lasted for about a minute. Throughout the day, I noticed similar brie...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the hospital for evaluation and diagnosis by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left Chest Pain During Inhalation: Causes and Concerns
Left chest pain during inhalation? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing occasional left chest pain when I inhale. It feels like a certain point is being constricted, and if I take a deep breath, there is a momentary sharp pain, after which I can breathe normally a...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for evaluation by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain During Inhalation: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain: When to See a Doctor for Heart Issues
Pain in the center of the chest and on the outer side of the right chest? I have issues with mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. On the morning of September 14th, I suddenly experienced chest pain, but it was not continuous. The pain occurs when I change positions in bed or ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for evaluation by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to See a Doctor for Heart Issues
Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Sharp pain in the left chest? Hello, doctor. Since this Monday, I have been experiencing intermittent feelings of pressure and sharp pain at the lower edge of my left chest and on the left side of both breasts. These sensations usually last for a few seconds and do not affect my ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for a consultation with a physician.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Discomfort in the Left Chest: Causes and When to Seek Help
Discomfort in the lateral chest area? Hello Doctor: On the evening of September 11th, I felt discomfort on the left side of my accessory breast, experiencing a cramping sensation. The pain was localized and precise, but as of now, September 14th, it has changed to discomfort when...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: You may first visit the pulmonology department for evaluation by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Discomfort in the Left Chest: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest Pain: Is It a Muscle Strain or Something More Serious?
Is it chest pain or another issue? Hello, doctor. Since July, I have been doing some light weight resistance exercises at home. During this time, I noticed a painful sensation in the middle part of my left chest. It feels painful when I take deep breaths using diaphragmatic breat...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: It is possible to have a strain, but it is still recommended to visit a pulmonologist for evaluation and treatment by a physician.[Read More] Chest Pain: Is It a Muscle Strain or Something More Serious?
Understanding a Bump Near the Left Rib: Is It Normal?
Sometimes, a lump can be felt near the left rib cage, close to the stomach? Hello doctor, recently when I lie in bed or sit down, I sometimes feel a small, round, protruding lump near my left rib close to the stomach. However, I usually can't feel it or touch it unless I acc...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for evaluation and treatment by a physician.[Read More] Understanding a Bump Near the Left Rib: Is It Normal?
Intermittent Right Lower Chest Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Intermittent sharp pain and cramping sensation in the lower right chest during non-exercise periods? I have been experiencing this condition for about a month now, occurring intermittently every 1 to 3 days. It does not happen while I am sleeping. I feel a cramping, stabbing pain...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: You can first consult a physician in the department of pulmonology.[Read More] Intermittent Right Lower Chest Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Tuberculosis: X-Ray Results and Pregnancy Concerns
A colleague's family member has tuberculosis? Hello Doctor: My colleague learned last night that a family member tested positive for tuberculosis. Today, their whole family underwent X-ray examinations, and the results were normal. Doctor, if it is in the latent phase, can i...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: The incubation period refers to the time during which a person is not yet symptomatic and is not infectious.[Read More] Understanding Tuberculosis: X-Ray Results and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Discomfort in the left chest? Recently, I've been experiencing a tight sensation in my left chest that usually lasts for only two to three seconds, or sometimes just one second, similar to the feeling of a skipped heartbeat when startled. I have consulted a cardiologist, but...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the Department of Pulmonary Medicine or the Department of Thoracic Surgery.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Discomfort: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Intermittent sharp pain on both sides of the chest? Hello! I am a full-time mom. In February of this year, I underwent gallbladder removal surgery due to gallstones. Since then, I have been experiencing chest pain that varies in location; sometimes it occurs on the left side, som...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: You may first discuss with a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Chest Tightness and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Chest tightness, a sensation of constriction in the neck, and dizziness? These episodes have been occurring for over three weeks. I have hypertension and right ventricular conduction disorder. I'm wondering if the dizziness could be caused by carotid artery embolism, and if ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Please visit the cardiology department, and consider arranging a carotid ultrasound examination.[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Sudden Sharp Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Chest pain? Hello, doctor! Tonight, while I was lying on my side in bed playing a game, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left chest for about a second. The pain was localized, and for the next minute or two, there was a slight tenderness when I pressed on the area. After that, ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: Tenderness is usually caused by a sprain, but please seek medical attention for a personal evaluation and treatment by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Sharp Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Pain in the center of the chest? Hello Doctor, on the night of May 26th, I suddenly experienced pain in the center of my chest (just below the collarbone). It was the most painful that night, to the point where I couldn't tolerate it and took a Tylenol. After waiting for a l...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: There are many causes of chest pain; please seek medical attention from a physician for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Solutions for Aspiration Risks
About choking while drinking? Hello, Doctor: This afternoon, while drinking coffee with milk, I accidentally choked and felt a discomfort just below the Adam's apple, about two fingerbreadths down. This discomfort lasted for about 5-10 minutes and was accompanied by a slight...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang reply Pulmonology
Hello: 1. Choking can potentially lead to aspiration pneumonia. 2. For other concerns, please consult a physician for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Solutions for Aspiration Risks