Allergies, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 3

Physical condition I experience symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and fluctuating heart rates after drinking tea, coffee, or eating bread. My body feels weak, and these symptoms have gradually become more frequent. I visited an ENT specialist who ...

Allergy, asthma, immunoglobulin? Hello, I have a history of allergies and have undergone tests at the hospital (pulmonary function tests, X-rays, and blood tests). Both the pulmonary function tests and X-rays showed no issues, but my blood allergy levels are very high. Am I class...

Having nasal allergies? Recently, I visited the allergy clinic and discovered some allergens. The doctor advised me to regularly wash my bed linens and covers, but I still experience discomfort in my chest. Although I was prescribed a nasal spray, its effectiveness seems limited....

Audible breathing? Hello, about a month ago, I started experiencing a sound of obstruction while breathing, but I do not have difficulty breathing. Occasionally, I cough up clear, foamy sputum that resembles mucus. I feel the sound of my breathing is located between my collarbone...

Acute asthma attack Hello, Dr. Jian. I was recently hospitalized for a week due to acute asthma. Since last year, I have been experiencing recurrent episodes approximately every one to two months. I often have excessive phlegm and cough, and sometimes I struggle to breathe and ca...

Please ask some questions about bronchodilators? Hello Dr. Yang, A family member started using a bronchodilator inhaler about two to three years ago due to coughing (approximately 1-2 times daily, often lasting for several minutes). After stabilizing the symptoms, the dosage wa...

Choking sensation with an itchy chest? Hello Doctor, on the evening of July 10th, I choked a little on some vegetable leaves during dinner, which caused me to cough violently for a few seconds, but I returned to normal shortly after. However, for the next few days, I felt persist...

Hematemesis for about a week with no identifiable cause? A family member, a 23-year-old male currently abroad, has a history of tuberculosis that has been resolved. Around the end of March this year, he experienced severe coughing symptoms without hemoptysis, which was diagnosed ...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have a habit of doing bodyweight exercises, but after completing 100 push-ups in multiple sets on April 26, I felt a tightness in my chest. Occasionally, it feels like my breathing is restricted, and I can only take half a breath unless I tak...

Can asthma be diagnosed without a cough? Hello Doctor: I have a history of allergies, and both of my parents are allergic as well, but neither of them has asthma. I have had dermatitis and rhinitis since childhood, and I gradually developed urticaria. Recently, we got a dog at ho...

Allergy issues? I have a history of allergic rhinitis and dermatitis, and my dermatitis has already resolved. I used to eat seafood and nuts without any issues, but since moving to Japan, I've experienced itchy, mosquito bite-like welts or red, itchy spots on my hands after ...

What should I do if I have excessive secretions after a tracheostomy that I can't clear? My mother suffered a ruptured intracranial aneurysm in September last year, which required emergency surgery after intubation. She spent 21 days in the intensive care unit before transit...

Shortness of breath? I have a history of nasal allergies, but previously, nasal congestion did not affect my sleep. About a month ago, I experienced difficulty breathing for three to four consecutive days, which prevented me from falling asleep. I kept getting up to adjust my bre...

Throat and tracheal issues? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing a sore throat, fatigue, and very mild coughing around March 16. I have visited the clinic three times and have been taking antibiotics. As of today, March 28, my sore throat and other symptoms have mostly improved....

Cool sensation in the chest? A while ago, I suddenly experienced pain in my chest around the heart area while sleeping (around 4 or 5 AM, about a month ago). Since then, I occasionally have some chest pain (usually on the left side, sometimes on the right), but it has subsided re...

Ear, nose, and throat issues often include persistent throat swelling and pain? Hello Doctor, I am seventeen years old. About three years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma due to a prolonged cough. The doctor prescribed me to use a bronchodilator. After using it for over a year, t...

Experiencing some difficulty in breathing, fatigue, body aches, and a sore throat? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been feeling short of breath, and even yawning feels incomplete; I feel like I can only take in about 70% of the air. Since last week, I have been experiencing overal...

Lung issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that I feel short of breath while singing, and I sometimes experience a bit of trembling during that time. I also find it easy to become breathless when walking or climbing stairs, and I feel a sense of chest tightness and difficulty b...

Tightness in the clavicle? Hello doctor, a few years ago I asked you about the discomfort I felt in my collarbone area. For the past few years, I have been regularly seeing a pulmonologist every three months. The doctor mentioned that I have a small lung capacity and mild asthma,...

Coughing up phlegm, difficulty breathing, mild chest pain? Hello, doctor. On October 1st, I visited the clinic due to symptoms such as a runny nose and fatigue. I've had a history of nasal allergies since childhood, experiencing persistent runny nose, especially in the morni...