Allergies, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 6

Coughing for over a month? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a persistent cough for over a month, although it is not severe. About two weeks ago, I coughed up green phlegm, so I went to a clinic and took two different types of antibiotics. The first antibiotic did not improv...

Difficulty breathing while showering? Recently, I have been experiencing nasal congestion without a runny nose, and I often have difficulty breathing while showering. My lungs feel itchy, making it hard to take deep breaths, and if I try to inhale deeply, I end up coughing. When ...

Yellow-green sputum Hello doctor, I have had a mild cough for the past month, and for about two weeks, I've been producing yellowish phlegm. On the morning of January 19th, the first phlegm I coughed up was green, so I immediately went to see a doctor. I recently traveled ab...

Bronchiectasis Hello Dr. Yang, I am Sandy, who consulted you about bronchiectasis on November 22. I appreciate your response, but I still have some concerns I would like to discuss. I have been suffering from recurrent pneumonia for the past seven years, which has led to localize...

Sudden sharp pain in the right chest without any apparent cause? Hello, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my right chest after coughing. It hurts when I inhale, but it's bearable. I couldn't find any information online, and over-the-counter pain medication has provid...

Cough and dry throat? When I have a cold, my throat feels uncomfortable and scratchy, and it itches, which makes me want to cough, but there's no phlegm and no nasal discharge. This has lasted for nearly two weeks. Drinking warm water helps reduce the urge to cough and makes...

Persistent bronchial mucus production? I have a persistent sensation of something stuck in my throat, and I've been wanting to clear my throat for about four months. I visited a doctor who prescribed me medication for my stomach, but after almost a month, there hasn't b...

Every year, when the weather turns cooler, it is common to experience dry cough and dry throat? Every year, when the weather turns cooler, I easily experience dry cough and dry throat. Do I need to see a doctor? This has been happening for several years now, whenever the temperat...

Feeling phlegm without coughing, sometimes accompanied by chest tightness? Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about a sensation of chest tightness that I have been experiencing frequently over the past few days, and I even feel a bit short of breath. Sometimes I feel like the...

I feel a bit of tightness in my chest? I often feel a tightness in my chest, and sometimes my breathing feels restricted, especially when lying down. My nose occasionally feels congested, similar to having a stuffy nose. Could this be related to my habit of drinking cold beverage...

Itching near the throat and clavicle area? Hello Dr. Yang, About six months ago, I started experiencing an itchy sensation in my throat (near the clavicle). I have a history of allergic rhinitis and consulted an otolaryngologist who prescribed antihistamines, but the throat itch...

Tricky issue? Hello, Dr. Huang. During my military service, I had a cold and did not seek medical attention due to my duties, which eventually led to a severe case of tonsillitis. For the next two to three years, I frequently experienced tonsillitis or suppuration. After that, ev...

Cough with phlegm? I have a scratchy throat and a cough, and when I cough up phlegm, it's white with yellow. I also have sneezing but no nasal discharge, and I feel a bit congested. I had the same situation last year, went to the hospital for an X-ray and sputum tests, and c...

Left chest pain? Hello Doctor: On the evening of August 22, I began experiencing pain in the left side of my chest, near the heart. The pain worsened with breathing; inhaling a certain amount would cause a dull ache. By the 23rd, the pain had become sharp and gradually radiated t...

Itchy throat and cough? Hello Doctor: I have a smoking habit, approximately one pack every three days. Recently, I occasionally feel an itch in my airways that makes me want to cough, but it’s infrequent (about 3-4 times a day) and there is not much phlegm. About six months ago, ...

Is bronchial allergy considered asthma? I have been coughing for almost two months, often experiencing a scratchy throat and cough, and recently I've also had difficulty breathing and feeling short of breath. I went to the hospital for pulmonary function tests and a bronchia...

Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello: My father has been coughing every day since April of last year, but it is not a constant cough; it only occurs when he transitions from a warm environment to a cooler one. Over the past year, he has visited three medical centers for ...

Bronchiectasis Dear Dr. Chou, I am a patient with a 30-year history of bronchiectasis (more severe on the left side) and also suffer from nasal allergies. In the past, I would cough up yellow sputum daily and experience asthma attacks from time to time. However, over the past ye...

Consultation regarding early-stage lung adenocarcinoma-related questions? Dear Dr. Huang, My mother was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer last year, and the doctor removed one-third of her right lung along with the lymph nodes around the bronchi. The doctor advised against ...

The chest area? What are the possible conditions for discomfort in the chest area? (I have been coughing for over a month.)