Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Remedies for Relief
Coughing Dear Doctor: I am asking on behalf of my wife. She is 30 years old. Recently, she caught a cold and has already seen a doctor three times. Most of her other symptoms have improved, but her cough just won't go away. What are some ways to alleviate it? Additionally, w...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello Jimmy: It is normal for a cough to persist for a period of time (1-2 weeks) after a cold due to airway sensitivity. However, if the symptoms continue, it is necessary to see a pulmonologist for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Remedies for Relief
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It a Heart Issue?
Heart I often feel a tightness in my chest, as if I can't catch my breath. When I pat my chest, it feels like a cough, and releasing a breath makes me feel somewhat better. It gets worse at night, and I can only sleep on my side. Could this indicate a heart problem? Can an e...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
You have autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and after improving your living environment and using medication, you can see improvement in 3 to 4 days.[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It a Heart Issue?
Chronic Morning Cough and Nausea: Causes and Solutions
Nausea? Hello Dr. Hong: I often experience a mild cough upon waking up every day, accompanied by nausea and excessive stomach acid. This condition has persisted for 10 years, and it is particularly noticeable during colder weather. I am unsure of the cause. What should I pay atte...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
A dry cough after waking up may be due to allergic bronchitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causing the cough. It is recommended to avoid irritating foods and sweets in your diet, as well as the habit of eating late at night. Additionally, if symptoms persist or worse...[Read More] Chronic Morning Cough and Nausea: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Back Pain and Chest Tightness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Back pain and chest tightness? Dr. Ke, I have some questions to ask you: Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms such as nasal allergies, cold, and cough. Even after taking medication, I still feel unwell, with persistent dizziness, tightness in my neck, muscle stiffness and ...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello Lisa: Chronic hypertension and hyperlipidemia require long-term adherence to medication and regular outpatient follow-up for blood pressure monitoring and blood tests. If symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection occur, such as cough, dizziness, runny nose, and muscl...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain and Chest Tightness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Chest and Back Pain During Coughing: Understanding Possible Causes
There has been chest pain and pain in the area of the right back behind the chest when coughing, and it has lasted for one week? First, I have been experiencing a persistent cold with symptoms such as a runny nose and continuous coughing for over a month now. In the past week, I ...
Dr. Guo Conghuai Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhu: Having a cold with a cough and runny nose for a month is somewhat prolonged. It is very likely that you are experiencing allergic rhinitis with post-nasal drip, or allergic rhinitis combined with airway hyperreactivity. You should see an otolaryngologist and a pulm...[Read More] Chest and Back Pain During Coughing: Understanding Possible Causes
Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Home Remedies
Persistent cough Hello Dr. Kuo! I visited the doctor a week ago due to a cold, and after taking the prescribed medication, my condition has improved. However, I am still troubled by persistent dry cough. I have a weak constitution and am prone to colds, and I occasionally feel a ...
Dr. Guo Conghuai Reply:
Dear Mr. Ted, Regarding your cough, we generally refer to a cough lasting less than three weeks as an acute cough. The causes of acute cough can include viral infections and bacterial infections. A dry cough is often due to post-nasal drip or airway allergies. You should consult...[Read More] Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Home Remedies
Understanding Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Difficulties and complications? I have had gastrointestinal issues for 7 to 8 years, and an endoscopy revealed severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In the past six months, I have experienced a sensation of a foreign body in my esophagus and throat, and occasionally my l...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Hello, the condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to esophageal or esophageal mucosal injury and dry cough. It is recommended to undergo an upper endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal imaging for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Serious Lung Issues: What to Expect from Your Diagnosis
Pulmonary issues - urgent My boyfriend started undergoing tests two months ago due to persistent coughing, which began as a dry cough and then progressed to coughing up phlegm, eventually leading to blood-streaked sputum and blood clots. He was diagnosed with bronchitis at Linkou...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Based on Ms. CINDY's description, it is highly likely that your boyfriend has contracted tuberculosis. Therefore, please visit a pulmonologist for a consultation, and undergo a new chest X-ray and detailed examination, or bring copies of the X-ray and sputum test results for...[Read More] Understanding Serious Lung Issues: What to Expect from Your Diagnosis
Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Symptoms in Older Adults
Pleural effusion My father-in-law is 65 years old and has been experiencing chest discomfort when coughing. He went to the hospital two days ago for an X-ray, which revealed fluid accumulation in the lungs. The doctor has scheduled a procedure for next week to drain the fluid for...
Dr. Guo Conghuai Reply:
Ms. Lin: There are many causes of pleural effusion, but the differential diagnoses are limited. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration is necessary, and if needed, a pleural biopsy may be performed. Tuberculous pleuritis and malignant pleural effusion are among the most common ...[Read More] Understanding Pleural Effusion: Causes and Symptoms in Older Adults
Understanding Pain Near the Upper Left Breast: Causes and Concerns
I have a sharp pain in the upper left area near my breast? Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing sharp pain in the upper left area near the inframammary fold. The pain comes and goes quickly. What could be the reason for this? Is it a warning sign or is it normal?
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Based on the location of the pain you described, which is in the upper left abdomen near the rib cage, the most likely causes, ranked by probability, are as follows: 1. Intercostal nerve inflammation or muscle strain, which may be due to previous sports injuries, poor posture, or...[Read More] Understanding Pain Near the Upper Left Breast: Causes and Concerns