Chest discomfort, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 8

The chest area? What are the possible conditions for discomfort in the chest area? (I have been coughing for over a month.)

Chronic chest tightness and cough? Hello Doctor: About three years ago, I started experiencing chest tightness, located in the center of my chest where there is a protruding area. It feels uncomfortable when I walk with my chest out, and the tightness becomes more pronounced when...

Abnormalities in the thoracic cavity or lungs? Sometimes I feel a bit of difficulty breathing or a sense of tightness in my chest, and I'm not sure what the problem is. If I need to go to the hospital for an examination, which department should I see? Will I need to get an X...

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and stabbing pain in the stomach? When I work a bit faster, I feel shortness of breath and tightness in my chest. I also experience sharp pain in my stomach, and my inhalations are very shallow. It feels like I can't get enough air and I...

Shortness of breath? I would like to ask the doctor, I experience more difficulty breathing during the summer, whether I am standing or lying down, and I need to take deep breaths to feel somewhat better. I have previously undergone examinations, including X-rays and an electroca...

The Qi-regulating herbs you mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine..? Hello, Dr. Yang, who is skilled in medicine: You mentioned the Qi-regulating herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. What are some of these herbs? I have previously taken some Qi-moving and Qi-regulating medi...

Regarding chest tightness? Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by a problem for a long time. I would like to ask, when lying on my back, I often feel chest tightness and discomfort. I have to sleep on my side or elevate my pillow very high or lean against something to feel more co...

There is some pain in the chest? Hello Doctor, I've been experiencing some chest discomfort for the past two weeks, and there was a moment when the pain was so severe that I could barely breathe. Could this be related to smoking? Recently, I've also been feeling very fa...

Thoracic cavity?? Lungs?? I recently feel a burning sensation along my trachea to my chest every time I eat. What could be the problem? Shouldn't eating affect the stomach? But the burning sensation isn't in my stomach, so why is that? P.S. I smoke.

What are the symptoms of pneumothorax? Last night, I felt pain near my left chest close to my arm while sleeping, and I also felt a bit of tightness in my breathing. However, after getting up, the pain subsided, but I still felt a bit of tightness. In the afternoon, when I lay fl...

Regarding respiratory issues? I don't know how long it's been, but I saw a cardiologist who said there was nothing wrong, and I had an electrocardiogram that came back normal. My family also doesn't have any hereditary diseases. However, I don't know when it s...

Common cold Hello, doctor. I have been coughing non-stop due to a cold and have visited the clinic three times without improvement. Eventually, I had an X-ray done, which showed more white spots on one side, likely due to dust. The doctor prescribed me a week’s worth of erythromy...

I have discomfort in my chest? I feel quite embarrassed to say this. Today, I cleaned the bathroom using bleach and cleaning agents. It seems I may have used too much. The bathroom is also enclosed, and I endured through the cleaning. Afterwards, I felt a lot of chest pain and di...

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'...

Bronchoscopy examination? Hello, Dr. Chang! I would like to ask what a bronchoscopy is, whether it can cause any harm to the body, and if it is safe. Is there a certain level of pain associated with the procedure? I have been experiencing a persistent feeling of pressure in my ch...

Hiccup Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask for your guidance regarding some issues I have been experiencing for many years: 1. I feel an uncomfortable sensation in my chest when I rotate my upper body. 2. I often feel the urge to burp but cannot, and it feels like something is...

Thoracic issues? My dad mentioned that sometimes when he runs or engages in intense activities, he experiences a sharp pain in his left chest. Could you please let me know if this is a concerning condition? Thank you.

Asthma Hello Dr. Hsu: I had asthma when I was younger, but it has been less frequent in recent years. However, sometimes when I sit down and then stand up, I suddenly find it hard to breathe. Is this situation considered an asthma attack? Thank you.

Discomfort? I have been experiencing chest pain for the past year. Sometimes the pain is on the right side, and sometimes on the left side. The pain is generally located beneath the breasts or near the center of the chest. The sensation is not very intense; it feels more like a d...

Pulmonary tuberculosis Hello Doctor: My mother had tuberculosis, and my second brother died of lung cancer, so I undergo regular chest X-ray examinations every year. In August of this year, I experienced slight chest discomfort and a mild cough. In September, I went to the health...