Asthma, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 11

There are occasional sharp pains on the left side of the chest? Hello, doctor. Here's the situation: I previously had bronchitis due to a cold, and I was feeling a bit better. However, during the holidays, when I went to exercise, I sometimes found it hard to catch my breath...

Persistent cough and chest tightness? Hello, doctor. After catching a cold in early 2015, I experienced a persistent cough for over two weeks and visited a pulmonologist. An X-ray showed no abnormalities, and the doctor prescribed a herbal syrup (I remember it was either made fro...

Hello, doctor? Hello, doctor. I do not smoke or drink, maintain a regular lifestyle, and have no history of allergies or asthma. I exercise occasionally and do not experience significant stress. I have been experiencing symptoms primarily of palpitations and chest tightness for a...

Pulmonary function challenge test issues? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I have never had asthma issues since childhood, but in the past few months, I have started experiencing shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing whenever I walk quickly. Sometimes, I even f...

Chest X-ray Hello, I had a chest X-ray at the end of August, and the results showed no abnormalities. Does this mean everything is okay? Recently, I came across this news article about lung cancer in young adults, and it made me a bit anxious, especially since I don't have a...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have a history of asthma and I smoke, which often triggers my asthma attacks, but I can't seem to quit smoking. I have never exercised before, but recently I thought I would try jogging to see if it could improve my lung function and ast...

Emphysema Hello, doctor. I have a history of asthma and I smoke. Recently, after exercising, I experienced shortness of breath for a few days. I went to Hospital A's emergency department, where an X-ray showed normal results. The next day, I visited Hospital B for an outpati...

Pain with deep breathing? Hello Doctor: Last month, after having a cold, I have been experiencing a persistent itchy throat and dry cough for the past month. I have taken both Western and Chinese medicine, which have slightly alleviated the cough, but I still have a dry cough. Wh...

Physical discomfort? Hello, Doctor. About a month and a half ago, I suspected that I inhaled some debris through my nose, and since then, I have been unable to clear it. I didn't pay much attention to it, but the next day, I developed a strong sensation of a foreign body in ...

Respiratory System Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing a tight sensation in my breathing and esophagus, and I find myself taking deep breaths. Additionally, I've been having pain on the right side of my chest. Is there a connection between breathing and the he...

Severe cough Hello, doctor. I have been coughing for about a month now, and it gets worse after I eat breakfast. The cough resembles what I was previously diagnosed with as "allergic pharyngitis," so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, it seems to have wors...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have experienced shortness of breath a couple of times, where I feel the need to take deep breaths. Other than that, I haven't had any other discomfort. I had similar symptoms during the winter as well, and I'm unsure if t...

Sudden inability to breathe? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sudden tightness in my chest (a feeling of constriction) accompanied by difficulty breathing, but it resolves after a few seconds. This used to happen infrequently, but I have noticed an increase in frequency r...

Hello, doctor? Experiencing difficulty breathing at night can manifest as shortness of breath, a feeling of tightness in the chest, or an inability to take a deep breath. This discomfort may be accompanied by wheezing, coughing, or a sense of panic. It is important to monitor the...

Public hospital certification for asthma? Hello, doctor. I urgently need a public hospital certificate for asthma. However, my asthma attacks occurred when I was 10 and 11 years old, and I was treated at a private clinic where I was diagnosed with asthma by a physician. The treat...

Asthma assessment? Hello, Doctor: I urgently need a diagnosis certificate for asthma from a public hospital or teaching hospital. I was diagnosed with asthma at a private clinic when I was about ten years old, and I underwent treatment for approximately three years. After the tre...

Asthma exacerbation When I was in kindergarten, I went to see a doctor due to a persistent cough and was diagnosed with asthma. However, I never experienced severe attacks, and the doctor did not prescribe me inhaled medications; I only took oral medications (once before bed). By...

Shortness of breath? Hello, I have recently been experiencing difficulty in breathing, feeling like I can't get enough air unless I take a deep breath. Sometimes my breathing rhythm becomes faster than normal. Occasionally, it feels like I've suddenly forgotten how to b...

Difficulty breathing and frequent shortness of breath? My mother has been experiencing shortness of breath for the past couple of months, making it difficult for her to lie flat while sleeping. She tends to cough when lying down and can only manage to sleep in a semi-reclined pos...

Chest tightness? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing tightness in my chest for a long time. It feels very uncomfortable and painful when I take deep breaths. I find it more difficult to breathe when I am short of breath, and I keep coughing, which produces a wheezing sound, bu...