Bronchi, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 14

Shortness of breath!! I'm not sure what's going on, but recently after catching a cold, I've been experiencing difficulty breathing. The left side of my chest feels tight, and I only feel a bit of relief when I take a deep breath, but afterwards, I feel quite uncom...

Can asthma cause numbness in the head or limbs? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent asthma attacks, especially at night and during hot weather. In the past few occurrences, I have felt numbness in my head and face, as well as numbness in my mouth. It seems like my nerves ...

Lung issues Hello Dr. Jian: I have been experiencing a cough due to allergic rhinitis. I visited an otolaryngologist about a month ago, but there hasn't been much improvement. The doctor suggested I go to a larger hospital for further evaluation. At Chi Mei Hospital, I had a...

Clear, pale yellow sputum? I apologize, but I would like to ask a question. Recently, I have been feeling that my chest is often producing phlegm, which is slightly transparent and light yellow. I don't feel the urge to cough, but I do lightly cough to expel it, and it seems...

excuse me? Hello, doctor: I have a couple of questions. 1. I underwent a bronchial provocation test, and afterwards I experienced significant wheezing, requiring the use of a bronchodilator and an injection for relief. Does this mean I have asthma? 2. If I exhibit these two pheno...

Yellow sputum in bronchiectasis? Dear Director Yang, I have been suffering from bronchiectasis for over 30 years and I produce a significant amount of yellow sputum daily. However, I do not experience fever unless I have a cold. Most doctors prescribe antibiotics as soon as they...

Sputum mixed with pink mucus? Hello, I tend to have a prolonged cough whenever I cough. A few years ago, I had a cough that lasted for a year, and after catching a cold at the end of July this year, my cough has been intermittent. Sometimes I don’t cough at all in a day, while ot...

Green sputum Hello Dr. Yang: I am a long-time smoker and have been undergoing treatment for asthma. I usually have thick phlegm, but recently I have been coughing up green phlegm. I am currently receiving treatment in the hospital, but there has been no improvement, and I have no...

Persistent coughing after tracheostomy? Hello, my mother underwent a tracheostomy in mid-October, and since then she has been experiencing persistent coughing with phlegm. I understand that tracheostomy patients often have increased secretions, but does this mean they will contin...

A patient with bronchiectasis inquires? 1. For patients with bronchiectasis, the daily sputum production can range from approximately 30 cc to 100 cc, but this can vary widely depending on the severity of the condition. 2. Yellow sputum may indicate a bacterial infection, sugges...

Bronchitis I recently consulted Dr. Yang due to a cough with yellow sputum. I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis. I took medication for fifteen days, including antibiotics and cough suppressants to help with phlegm. The yellow sputum is...

Excuse me? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions. I previously had open pulmonary tuberculosis and have since recovered, but after having an X-ray, it was noted that old scars are more pronounced. I was advised to undergo sputum testing because I currently have throa...

Bronchodilator Long-term use of bronchodilators such as Hexoprenaline Sulfate for bronchial constriction may lead to several potential issues. These can include tolerance, where the medication becomes less effective over time, increased heart rate (tachycardia), elevated blood pr...

Frequent coughing with thick phlegm? Director Yang, I often experience persistent coughing with thick phlegm throughout the year. My lungs are easily prone to infections, and I frequently feel an itch in my chest that triggers the urge to cough. If I am exposed to secondhand smok...

Coughing up phlegm Dear Dr. Jian, I have been coughing since a cold last year, and it has continued until June. During this time, I have visited many hospitals. Some doctors said it was bronchial allergy, while others diagnosed it as bronchitis. I experienced severe shortness of...

Chest pain when coughing? My boyfriend has been coughing due to long-term smoking, and about four months ago, he started experiencing pain in his left chest whenever he coughs, and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Pressing on his chest provides some relief. He has undergone...

I have a question to ask? Hello, doctor: At the end of last year, I was hospitalized due to asthma triggered by a cold. During my hospitalization, I underwent pulmonary function tests. However, I was curious why I had to inhale the same substance multiple times before blowing int...

Sore throat and chest tightness? In March of this year, I felt like there was always phlegm stuck in my throat, with increased saliva production, but I didn't cough much. The phlegm was white and clear, and somewhat thick. I initially thought it was just a cold and didn'...

Inhalation of mixed bleach solution~~~Urgent Dear Dr. Yang, I used a mixture of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and regular hydrogen peroxide while cleaning, and I did not dilute them, resulting in a concentrated solution. Afterwards, I experienced some dizziness. Upon researching ...

Regarding the issue of persistent coughing? Hello Dr. Zhou, I would like to ask you about a problem related to the thoracic cavity. Here’s the situation: my father has been coughing for almost four months now. However, he has not been able to get better despite visiting several h...