Chest discomfort, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 3

Coughing after a cold? Since my last cold, I have been experiencing a cough that has persisted for more than two months. It's a dry cough, and I've been coughing to the point where my chest feels a bit sore, but I would consider my cough to be mild. I have had chest X-r...

Chest pain Hello Doctor: About 4 or 5 days ago, I experienced occasional chest pain in the center of my chest that lasted for about 1 to 2 seconds. I tend to change my position or adjust my breathing, but I'm not sure if it's psychological. Sometimes I feel that adjusti...

Having nasal allergies? Recently, I visited the allergy clinic and discovered some allergens. The doctor advised me to regularly wash my bed linens and covers, but I still experience discomfort in my chest. Although I was prescribed a nasal spray, its effectiveness seems limited....

Chronic chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I previously experienced chest tightness for several consecutive months, but it suddenly improved for a while. Recently, however, the chest tightness has returned intermittently, sometimes accompanied by sudden sharp pains and dizziness. I a...

Chest tightness or chest pain? Hello Doctor, in the past few weeks, I've been experiencing a tight sensation in my chest. Although it doesn't reach the level of pain, I feel slightly uncomfortable when performing certain movements, as if it's constricted. Additiona...

Respiratory issues Hello Doctor, I feel that the air I breathe in through my nose is cool, and I have a sensation of not being able to get enough air. My chest feels tight, and then I start to feel anxious. I need to have cold air blown on me, drink ice water, or apply cold compr...

I have been troubled by chest tightness for a long time? Since I started a relationship in my sophomore year, I've often experienced chest tightness and difficulty breathing when I cry. After the breakup, I frequently felt unexplained chest discomfort, and now, nearly three ...

I have been experiencing intermittent discomfort in my left chest for the past year? In the past year, I have occasionally felt a slight stabbing pain in my left chest and back. It's not daily, but sometimes it lasts for a few seconds. It's not very painful, but at time...

Chest tightness, noticeable palpitations, and slight shortness of breath? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling a sense of chest tightness this past week, with a little shortness of breath, but not too severe. However, I can clearly feel my heartbeat. I went to the hospital the day b...

Discomfort in the right chest? Hello, I have been feeling a tightness in my right chest for the past few days, and I have noticed some pain in the area where my armpit connects to my chest. A few days ago, I did some weight training, and I also have a history of gastroesophageal ...

Please ask some questions about bronchodilators? Hello Dr. Yang, A family member started using a bronchodilator inhaler about two to three years ago due to coughing (approximately 1-2 times daily, often lasting for several minutes). After stabilizing the symptoms, the dosage wa...

Pain between the breasts? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a subtle, sharp pain at the lower edge of the groove between my breasts in the morning. Recently, it has become more pronounced, and I also feel a sensation similar to being stabbed with a knife. This occurs about ...

Dyspnea Hello, doctor! I am 180 cm tall and weigh 75 kg, with a smoking history of 1-2 cigarettes per day. A few days ago, I suddenly felt like I had phlegm stuck in my lungs while sleeping at night. It felt very uncomfortable, and I couldn't cough it out. When I woke up, th...

Chest issues As I am still a student, I often take naps by resting my head on the desk. However, I have noticed that sometimes when I am lying down, I experience a cramping sensation near my right chest. I am slightly overweight; could this be related, or could there be another i...

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...

I feel very uncomfortable in my chest? Doctor: Hello! I have a feeling of tightness and discomfort in my chest both in the morning and at night. My body also shakes, and I experience excessive salivation. It's very uncomfortable, and I'm not sure which department I shou...

A few days after the pneumothorax surgery, there is some discomfort and pain? Hello Doctor: My brother underwent surgery for a pneumothorax a few days ago, but recently he has started to experience mild chest discomfort without engaging in any strenuous activities. The other lung...

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...

Respiratory issues Doctor, recently I've been experiencing unusual breathing. I find myself involuntarily holding my breath, and when I inhale through my nose, it feels like I can't get enough air. However, exhaling through my nose is not a problem. I have become self-a...

It feels a bit difficult to breathe in air? Hello Doctor: Sometimes when I sleep, I feel like I can't get enough air, and even after changing positions, it persists. Occasionally, I also experience difficulty breathing during daily activities, without any nasal congestion, a...