Asthma, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 7

Wheezing during respiration? I have been experiencing wheezing in my breathing for the past couple of days. After using my medication, the wheezing only subsides for one to two hours, and I have to use the inhaler several times a day. I don't have much of a cough, but I do h...

Suspected asthma with difficulty breathing and chest tightness? Around mid-February, I experienced a mild cough with a lot of clear phlegm, but it wasn't obstructive. I had to expectorate every half hour, and this condition persisted until the end of May. One time after eati...

Can expired asthma medication still be used? I had severe asthma as a child, but I haven't had a relapse since I was about 15 years old. In April 2019, I was hospitalized due to pulmonary edema, and at that time, pneumonia triggered my asthma. My attending physician prescrib...

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...

Is it asthma or autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I have asthma due to family history (my grandfather had asthma), but under the misconception that I no longer had asthma symptoms after middle school, my parents didn't let me use a dry powder inhaler, fear...

Does an acute asthma attack affect lung function? Hello, doctor. My situation is that I had asthma during elementary school, but I haven't had an attack for a long time. During this period, I engaged in vigorous activities such as running and dancing without any issues or as...

For examinations with no clear diagnosis? I have been experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing for the past week, but it has become more pronounced in the last two days, especially at night. I even have to take a breath while eating. I went to a clinic where they mea...

Shortness of breath? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent breathing difficulties, especially before bedtime. It feels like my breathing is not smooth, and I have a sensation of pressure on my chest. If I pay special attention to my breathing rhythm, it fe...

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...

Is chest tightness a sign of asthma? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent shortness of breath and chest tightness for many years. Usually, I feel a slight tightness, but I often need to take deep breaths. During severe episodes, it feels very uncomfortable, as if I...

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 ...

After an asthma attack, there is often an itchy discomfort in the area of the neck near the collarbone? I had asthma as a child, and the last attack was twelve years ago. Recently, while organizing things at home, I experienced an asthma episode with wheezing. I consulted a docto...

Shortness of breath? Recently, I don't know if it's due to the pandemic, but I've been very conscious about controlling my breathing, and I've noticed that my exhalation is shorter than my inhalation. I've almost forgotten how to breathe normally. I had a...

Mosquito coils can cause respiratory discomfort? A few days ago, I burned mosquito coils (traditional combustion type) in one of the rooms with the windows closed for about 6 to 7 hours. When I went in to open the windows and used a fan to ventilate, I felt like I couldn't b...

Infants may experience wheezing? A 5-year-old child in the household had an incident last February where they forcefully inhaled fumes from a laser printer right after a document was printed. Subsequently, the child experienced wheezing on two occasions, but there have been no si...

Itchy throat, wheezing, or a cool sensation in the respiratory tract? On February 2, 2020, I caught a cold from a friend. On February 25, I visited a thoracic specialist at a hospital in China, where I had an X-ray and a lung auscultation. The doctor indicated that everything was...

Runwa Yilida Hello, doctor. I have a dust mite allergy, and I tend to cough when I catch a cold. I need to use an inhaler to feel better. Previously, I used Pulmicort, but this time the doctor prescribed me to use Roflumilast. I started using Roflumilast on February 7 and continu...

Common cold or pneumonia? I have asthma and rhinitis. Two days ago, I started experiencing severe coughing with phlegm (orange-yellow in color) and a sore throat. On the first day, I took over-the-counter medication because my ear temperature was 38 degrees Celsius, and I had whe...

Asthma and pneumonia? I have a history of asthma. Four days ago, I played basketball outdoors, but since the next day, I've felt like there's phlegm stuck in my throat that I can't clear. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, I'm unsure whether this is pneumon...