Chest, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 3

Pulmonary artery stenosis Hello Dr. Pei, my child has been diagnosed with congenital pulmonary artery stenosis and is currently over 9 months old, with regular follow-ups. During the last visit, the pressure difference between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery was over...

Severe pneumonia My friend's child, who is over two years old, has been hospitalized for pneumonia for five days and still has a persistent high fever. Today, a follow-up chest X-ray was done, and the doctor mentioned that the pneumonia has worsened and there is a possibilit...

Urticaria and elevated liver enzymes? Hello, doctor! I have a three-month-old baby boy at home who, on October 1, 2016, presented with a runny nose and slight lethargy. The clinic prescribed cyproheptadine, reason tablets, biofermin, and mirate liquid, which were stopped on Octob...

Growth and Development Hello Doctor: I have a daughter in the fourth grade who recently mentioned that her chest hurts when pressed. I would like to take her to see a doctor. Which specialty should I consult? Thank you for your response.

Infants develop chickenpox? Hello doctor, my son is currently over five months old. He received the BCG vaccine last Friday, and unexpectedly, he developed chickenpox a week later. Is there any conflict between the BCG vaccine and chickenpox in his body? What should I be aware of...

Tuberculin Hello Doctor: Recently, my grandmother has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and is currently undergoing treatment. However, my two grandchildren, one over a year old and the other over two years old, both went to the hospital for chest X-rays and received a tuberculin ...

Chicken breast issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how to visually distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe pectus carinatum. What are the effects of pectus carinatum? If I seek medical attention, which department should I visit? Additionally, what is the approximate...

Breast development issues Hello doctor, I am currently 18 years old and 152 cm tall, but my breast size is still 2 to 3 cm away from an A cup, and they are very flat. Since puberty, I have not experienced significant breast development. I would like to know if there is any issue ...

Chest and shoulder pain? Doctor, thank you very much. I would like to ask if increasing exercise or using traditional Chinese medicine can help improve this condition. Thank you.

Chest and shoulder pain? I apologize for the inconvenience, but could you please clarify what the consequences would be if one does not use a brace or undergo surgery? For example, would it lead to shoulder pain or a feeling of tightness in the chest? Additionally, can stretching...

Chest and shoulder pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a family member who has pectus carinatum, which is mild and not very noticeable when wearing clothes. When facing him, the pectus carinatum is on my right side. He usually does not experience any discomfort, shoulde...

Persistent fever? I would like to ask about my condition. Four days ago, I had a fever and went to the clinic that night for a rapid test, which showed negative results for both influenza A and B. However, after taking the medication, I continued to have a fever that fluctuates d...

Rash on the body? Ten days ago, I accidentally forgot to boil water and gave my daughter 120cc of raw water to drink. The next day, she developed rough rashes on her chest and back, which have not improved. Last night, she also had three small red spots on her feet. We visited a ...

Chest pain in children? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you: My child is 8 years old and has recently been occasionally complaining of chest pain. Should we get it checked? If so, which department should we consult?

No time to see a doctor, have a rash on the skin? Initially, there were colorless small rashes appearing on the left calf (a dense cluster of tiny, colorless spots that are itchy). After two to three days, similar spots began to appear on the arms, but they were more scattered an...

The medical examination report indicates issues in both upper lung fields? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about a relative's child's health examination report, which indicates that there are nodular changes in both upper lung fields. What kind of issue does this rep...

Long-term use of antibiotics? Hello, my 13-year-old daughter has a history of asthma and lung collapse. Recently, she had a severe cold that led to coughing up blood. The doctor diagnosed her with bronchiectasis and noted low blood oxygen levels (92-95). The treating physician ha...

About Mycoplasma pneumoniae! Hello Dr. Hsiao: My younger sister has been coughing for over a month. Last week, she had a blood test, and the results were as follows: - White blood cell count: 13.5 (units: 1000/uL, normal range: 6.7–11.8) - Red blood cell count: 4.89 (units: mil...

The child has a persistent fever above 39 degrees Celsius? If a child has a fever over 39 degrees Celsius and a consistently sore throat, and despite seeing a pediatrician and using rectal antipyretics, the condition remains unchanged, what should be done?

My younger brother has phlegm in his lungs! How should we handle this? Hello Dr. Hsiao, My younger brother suddenly developed a fever of 39.8 degrees Celsius around 1 AM last Saturday. He was taken to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's emergency department, where the doctor dia...