Post-Vaccine and COVID-19 Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Vaccination and Symptoms After Confirmed COVID-19 Infection Hello Doctor, in mid-April of this year, after receiving the third dose of the Moderna vaccine, I occasionally experienced symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations. After underg...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Sir: 1. Many hospitals have established integrated outpatient clinics for COVID-19 survivors; therefore, you can look for a nearby hospital that is suitable for your treatment to address your concerns. 2. Your description may indicate "autonomic nervous system dysfunc...[Read More] Post-Vaccine and COVID-19 Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult After COVID-19 Symptoms?
Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, I contracted COVID-19 two months ago, experiencing symptoms such as cough, sore throat, body aches, loss of appetite, nausea, and difficulty breathing. I did not seek medical attention during that time. After recovering (with a negative...
Dr. Hou Angting Reply:
Hello: After being infected with COVID-19, some individuals may experience discomforting symptoms. It is recommended that you visit an otolaryngology clinic for further evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult After COVID-19 Symptoms?
How to Safely Disinfect Paper Items During the Pandemic?
Inquiries about disinfection matters? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the current situation regarding the pandemic. If I have paper items like postcards or books that cannot be wiped down with alcohol, what is the best way to disinfect them? Should I just leave them ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Jianhe: 1. When COVID-19 first emerged, research reports indicated that this coronavirus could survive on various surfaces for different durations: 4 to 5 days on paper, 4 days on glass, 4 days on wood, 48 hours on steel, 8 hours on surgical gloves, 2 to 8 hours on alum...[Read More] How to Safely Disinfect Paper Items During the Pandemic?
Post-COVID Symptoms: Understanding Fatigue and Elevated Temperature
COVID-19 Hello, doctor: I would like to ask, I was diagnosed on May 28, and it has been nearly a month since then. Recently, I have noticed that my body temperature is higher than before, but it does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius. I also feel more fatigued than I did before the d...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Your elevated body temperature and fatigue are indeed likely to be sequelae of COVID-19. This condition may persist for several months or even up to a year. However, it is also important to consider that other illnesses could be causing your discomfort. I recommend maintai...[Read More] Post-COVID Symptoms: Understanding Fatigue and Elevated Temperature
Understanding COVID-19 Symptoms and Negative Test Results: What to Do Next
COVID-19 Hello, doctor. I have a question to ask you. Currently, my parents, sister-in-law, and niece were diagnosed with COVID-19 seven days ago, and I live with them. About four days ago, I started experiencing symptoms, initially mild sneezing and a runny nose. The rapid test ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your likelihood of being infected is quite high. As for why both rapid tests came back negative, you may want to consider the following three possibilities: 1. Testing issues: Each test can be affected by variations in the sampling technique, whi...[Read More] Understanding COVID-19 Symptoms and Negative Test Results: What to Do Next
Can COVID-19 Cause Bruise-Like Marks on the Chest?
Pneumonia issues I would like to ask about whether COVID-19 can cause marks on the chest that resemble those from gua sha. My boyfriend was diagnosed on Monday, and yesterday he noticed light marks on his chest that look similar to gua sha marks. They are not very prominent, but ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Skin manifestations are rare in COVID-19 infections; when they do occur, the most common presentations are rashes or erythema. Of course, the marks on your boyfriend's chest that resemble abrasions are also a possibility. It is advisable to monitor your boyfriend'...[Read More] Can COVID-19 Cause Bruise-Like Marks on the Chest?
Understanding Olfactory Issues After COVID-19: When to Seek Help
Olfactory issues About three days after being diagnosed with COVID-19, I started experiencing severe nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. I initially thought that the nasal congestion was the reason I couldn't smell or taste anything. I could distinguish between sweet,...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Due to the olfactory abnormalities caused by COVID-19, a small number of individuals may experience a slower recovery. If you have not yet recovered, it is recommended that you visit an otolaryngologist for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Olfactory Issues After COVID-19: When to Seek Help
Understanding Numbness and Appetite Loss: When to Seek Medical Help
Numbness in the hands and feet, along with loss of appetite? A year ago, I experienced shortness of breath, chest tightness, and numbness in my hands, feet, and knees. I went to a family medicine clinic where I had a chest X-ray and heart rate monitoring. The doctor said there we...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Since your discomfort includes symptoms of the upper respiratory tract and considering the current severity of the pandemic, it is recommended that you first conduct a rapid test to check for COVID-19. If the rapid test is negative and there are no significant findings fro...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Appetite Loss: When to Seek Medical Help
Safe Medication Guidance for COVID-19 Patients with Multiple Conditions
COVID-19 medication consultation Hello Doctor, I inquired about my mother's confirmed diagnosis yesterday, and I appreciate your response! I would like to ask about my mother's telemedicine appointment today. Since I am not nearby and the video signal was intermittent, ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: I will answer your questions in three parts: 1. Paxlovid and liver and kidney function: Paxlovid can be used at full dosage in patients with mild renal impairment and mild to moderate hepatic impairment. In patients with moderate renal impairment, the dosage should be ad...[Read More] Safe Medication Guidance for COVID-19 Patients with Multiple Conditions
Managing COVID-19 Risks for Diabetic Patients: A Care Guide
Diabetes and confirmed COVID-19 infection? Hello Doctor, my mother is 64 years old and has diabetes and hypertension. She has been regularly visiting a family physician and is on long-term medication for control. However, in September 2020, she experienced pancreatitis (suspected...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: After contracting COVID-19, the two main concerns are monitoring the progression of the illness and medication treatment: 1. Monitoring the progression of the illness: This can be divided into subjective and objective components. Subjective component: If your mother experi...[Read More] Managing COVID-19 Risks for Diabetic Patients: A Care Guide
Do I Need More Rabies Vaccines After Possible Bat Exposure?
Rabies vaccine issues? Hello Doctor, in April of this year, I received four doses of the rabies vaccine at my own expense due to suspected contact with a bat. At the end of May, I received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In early June, while riding my motorcycle at night,...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there seems to be no bites or other open wounds. Theoretically, the risk should be low, especially since you have just completed your vaccination. Please note that online consultations are not equivalent to in-person medical visits, and I cannot ...[Read More] Do I Need More Rabies Vaccines After Possible Bat Exposure?
Dietary Guidelines After COVID-19 Recovery: What to Avoid?
Are there any dietary restrictions after recovering from a confirmed diagnosis? Hello Doctor, my boyfriend's symptoms have significantly improved seven days after his diagnosis. Currently, he only experiences a dry cough when he talks too much. This Saturday (June 11) will m...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: After recovering from a confirmed diagnosis, there are actually no specific dietary restrictions. However, if your boyfriend occasionally experiences a dry cough, you may want to be cautious about certain fried, overly sweet, and cold foods, as they could trigger or exacer...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines After COVID-19 Recovery: What to Avoid?
Is It Safe to Stop Wearing Masks at Home After a Negative Test?
Is it okay to not wear a mask at home after testing negative on a rapid test seven days after being diagnosed? My boyfriend tested positive for COVID-19 on the seventh day, and his rapid test result before bed was negative. His thought process is: "Starting tomorrow, I can l...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Since your boyfriend is a confirmed case, according to the current 7+7 quarantine regulations, based on your description, your boyfriend has completed the initial 7 days of home care and can actually end the isolation period, entering the subsequent 7 days of self-health m...[Read More] Is It Safe to Stop Wearing Masks at Home After a Negative Test?
Exposure to COVID-19: Assessing Your Risk After Contact with Positive Cases
Contact with confirmed cases? Doctor, I would like to inquire about my mother who tested positive in a rapid test. I went to the hospital to register and pick up antiviral medication, and I was surrounded by confirmed cases, standing less than two arm lengths away from them for o...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. Risk of infection: This can be discussed in terms of factors that lower and increase the risk of infection: - Factors that lower the risk of infection: You are wearing two layers of masks. - Factors that increase the risk of infection: The distance from confir...[Read More] Exposure to COVID-19: Assessing Your Risk After Contact with Positive Cases
Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Booster
Just got vaccinated and then contracted the virus? My boyfriend just received his third dose of the BNT vaccine on May 26 (the first two doses were also BNT). He developed a fever on the night of vaccination, and the fever persisted the next day. We thought it was just a normal v...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Although your boyfriend contracted the virus after receiving the third dose of the vaccine, the vaccine is still effective. Both vaccination and infection with COVID-19 stimulate the production of antibodies in the body, and their effects do not cancel each other out. In t...[Read More] Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Booster
Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Shot
Just got vaccinated and then contracted the virus? My boyfriend just received his third dose of the BNT vaccine on May 26 (the first two doses were also BNT). He developed a fever on the night of vaccination, which persisted into the next day. Initially, we thought it was just a ...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Although your boyfriend contracted the virus after receiving the third dose of the vaccine, the vaccine is still effective. Both vaccination and COVID-19 infection stimulate the production of antibodies in the body, and their effects do not cancel each other out. In the fu...[Read More] Vaccinated but Infected: Understanding Breakthrough Cases After BNT Shot
Managing Persistent Dry Cough and Blood-tinged Phlegm After COVID-19
Dry cough and hemoptysis after diagnosis? My boyfriend was diagnosed the day after he started experiencing symptoms. On the first day, he visited a pandemic response clinic and received medication. His initial symptoms included occasional dry cough, productive cough with some blo...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: 1. Your boyfriend's blood-tinged sputum may be caused by repeated dry coughing leading to throat injury. However, if the dry cough worsens or the amount of blood in the sputum increases, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately. 2. The most common side ef...[Read More] Managing Persistent Dry Cough and Blood-tinged Phlegm After COVID-19
Understanding COVID-19 Transmission Risks in Close Proximity Situations
COVID-19 I am concerned about the recent severe COVID-19 situation in Taipei and whether this scenario could lead to droplet transmission, especially since there are elderly individuals at home. Here’s the situation: while I was eating, a colleague who was not wearing a mask walk...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, if your colleague has tested positive, there is still a possibility of transmission to you. Given the severity of the current pandemic, if you have concerns about exposure to a confirmed case or are experiencing any symptoms, it is adv...[Read More] Understanding COVID-19 Transmission Risks in Close Proximity Situations
Understanding Discrepancies in COVID-19 PCR Results Among Family Members
Why is it that some family members test positive for COVID-19 via PCR while others test negative? It's truly puzzling whether those who tested negative have recovered from the infection or if they never contracted the virus at all? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to first descri...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Regarding your inquiry, I will explain it in three aspects: 1. Positive and negative results of rapid tests and PCR: The sensitivity of both tests depends on the viral load and the sampling process (the latter has a lower probability). Additionally, rapid tests may have ...[Read More] Understanding Discrepancies in COVID-19 PCR Results Among Family Members
Post-Moderna Vaccine Cough: When to Seek Medical Attention?
After receiving the Moderna vaccine Main symptoms: Since receiving the vaccine about three weeks ago, I have been experiencing a dry cough daily, typically occurring every one to two minutes with frequent episodes. Sometimes, I find myself taking deep breaths and exhaling forcefu...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! The symptom of black stools may indicate the possibility of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It is recommended that you consult a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Post-Moderna Vaccine Cough: When to Seek Medical Attention?