Chest discomfort, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 2

Often feel like I can't take a deep breath? Hello, doctor. For the past two weeks, I have been feeling a bit short of breath and unable to take a full breath, but I do not have any chest pain or palpitations. I have a history of asthma from elementary school, but it has not ...

Chest tightness or pain? Since I developed two lumps under my armpit, I've been very worried that something might be wrong. Later, I started having trouble sleeping, and then I experienced chest tightness and pain on the left side, along with a loss of appetite. I also had m...

Difficulty breathing can cause wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and sharp pain in the heart? There is no family history of asthma or similar conditions. Recently, I have started to feel that I need to take deep breaths to feel like I'm getting enough air, and t...

Itchy trachea, difficulty breathing, and tightness near the clavicle? I have been experiencing a dry and itchy throat since May of this year. After seeing a doctor and taking medication, it improved for a while, but soon the itching returned. Recently, I have started to feel a lo...

When lying down, there is a fluttering sensation in the left chest, but it is not painful? Hello doctor, I usually don't have such issues, but today I felt very uncomfortable due to bloating after eating too much meat for lunch. I didn't eat much for dinner, just had tw...

Experiencing chest tightness and fatigue in the afternoon? Hello, doctor. I experience unexplained fatigue and a desire to sleep after classes, especially around 2 or 3 PM. I also feel dizzy and yawn frequently. While sitting, I feel okay, but when I stand, I have an urge to take...

Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I have recently been feeling a sense of breathlessness. I can breathe, but it feels like I'm not getting enough air, which often leads me to take deep breaths or yawn involuntarily. However, my breathing is not rapid; I just find myself very ...

Discomfort in the chest and difficulty breathing after exercise? Hello, doctor. I have maintained a habit of exercising for 30 minutes every day. However, in the past few months, I have been experiencing dizziness, chest tightness, and sharp chest pain after exercising, and the f...

Deep breathing causes chest tightness or pain? Recently, I have been experiencing a slight tightness and pain in the left side of my chest when taking deep breaths (it doesn't occur with normal breathing), and I also feel some discomfort when leaning forward while sitting. T...

Sharp pain in the left and right chest? Hello, doctor. I have received two doses of the AZ vaccine and have mitral valve prolapse. For the past month, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in the center of my chest. I have not engaged in any strenuous exercise or had a...

Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, numbness in the hands, and pain in the upper back and shoulders? One night, I suddenly experienced chest tightness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing, feeling like I was about to faint. I went to the emergency room, but ...

Discomfort in the left chest? Recently, I've been experiencing a tight sensation in my left chest that usually lasts for only two to three seconds, or sometimes just one second, similar to the feeling of a skipped heartbeat when startled. I have consulted a cardiologist, but...

I have been smoking for about 10 years and would like to have my chest examined due to discomfort? Hello, Doctor. I am currently 24 years old and have been smoking since middle school. I have tried using Champix (varenicline) to quit smoking multiple times, but I ended up relapsi...

Chest tightness or pain? Hello doctor, I started experiencing a heavy and tight sensation in my chest after being hit in the chest while playing basketball. However, I do not have issues with shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Initially, the discomfort was in the center...

Shortness of breath, chest tightness/pain? Hello Dr. Lu: On May 9th, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night feeling short of breath. After waking up, my breathing was very rapid. I got up and walked around the living room, and after sitting down to rest for a bit, I felt s...

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 ...

Having nasal allergies? If you have allergic rhinitis but are also experiencing chest discomfort, occasional shortness of breath, or a feeling of labored breathing, it may be advisable to consult a pulmonologist. Since dust mites have been identified as an allergen, it is importa...

Could you please provide more details about the respiratory issues? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about something that has recently happened. For the first time, I suddenly experienced difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in my chest, and my heart rate increased, ...

Could you please provide more context or specify your question? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about something that has happened recently. For the first time, I suddenly experienced difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in my chest, and an increased heart rate, maki...

White spots in the lungs? Hello, in 2020, due to severe abdominal pain, I underwent a CT scan and PET imaging. The physician overlooked the abdominal issue and instead mentioned a 1.3 cm nodule in my lungs, insisting on immediate intervention, which I refused because I had no dis...