Chest pain, Pulmonology FAQ

Chest pain and shoulder pain? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing chest tightness, sharp pain along the edges of my ribs, and pain in my back and right shoulder. I had an X-ray in May of this year which showed: No active lung lesions, normal heart size, symmetry of bo...

Left chest tightness and numbness in the left hand and left foot? Hello, doctor. During my recent yoga practice, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my left chest. I managed to finish the exercise, but the pain did not subside. After eating and resting, the pain persisted, and...

Can a patient fly after recovering from a pneumothorax drainage? Hello, Doctor! My husband experienced chest pain on March 8 and was diagnosed with a pneumothorax. Due to the large size of the pneumothorax, the doctor recommended immediate chest tube insertion for drainage and pu...

Is it possible for long-standing abnormalities on chest X-rays (such as apical pleural thickening and mild fibrosis) to reverse and heal without medication? Hello, I am a 50-year-old male, non-smoker and non-drinker. In 2018, I had my first chest X-ray at Hospital A, which reveal...

Right-sided chest pain? After being infected with COVID-19, I have been experiencing pain on the right side of my chest (approximately from the lower edge of the breast to the outer area of the breast) for over three weeks. I have difficulty taking deep breaths, and I feel sharp ...

Chest examination Hello Doctor, I recently experienced chest pain and underwent some examinations. I would like to ask you to check for any abnormalities, thank you (I have diabetes). Chest examination (including various angles and positions) Findings: - Spinal asymmetry. - N...

Chest tightness in the upper chest? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of tightness and pain in my upper chest, sometimes on the left side and other times on the right. This usually occurs after sneezing and can last for several days. The area is primar...

Chest pain after exercise? Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old, and in the past two to three months, I have noticed that whenever I run quickly, regardless of the distance, I experience sharp pain in my left chest, approximately three to four finger widths below the clavicle. It feel...

There is a sharp pain in the left chest when bending over, but it can be alleviated when standing upright? I occasionally experience sharp pain in my chest, usually lasting only a few seconds. However, on February 18th, while I was kneeling on the floor cleaning, I suddenly felt ...

Chest pain/chest tightness/shortness of breath & cough/medication consultation Hello, Doctor. Since around the middle of last year, I have been experiencing severe coughing at night/midnight, which I initially thought was due to an unresolved cold (I returned from Europe at t...

Thoracic issues? Hello Doctor: A few nights ago, I noticed that shortly after falling asleep, I experienced a sharp pain on the outer side and lower part of my left lung. I can pinpoint the location of the pain. I'm wondering if this sharp sensation is related to my usual li...

Uncertain if it is costochondritis? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing recurrent colds lately, and the symptoms are quite similar each time. However, this time I am unsure if the cold is due to the colder weather or some other reason. I have noticed that whenever I cough, I ...

Left chest pain? Hello Doctor, recently as we enter winter, I experience a sharp pain while breathing (especially during deep breaths), which sometimes occurs in the following locations: (1. five finger widths below the left nipple, 2. upper left chest near the center of the body...

Chest pain after choking? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on January 3rd. I choked while drinking a health supplement containing propolis in the morning. I coughed forcefully, even to the point of vomiting. Since then, I have been experiencing m...

Intermittent sharp pain in the left chest? The individual has no prior medical history but recently discovered that their mother has stage IV lung adenocarcinoma. They have started researching related information and are uncertain whether their symptoms are due to excessive stres...

My father suddenly experienced sharp pain in his left chest? Hello Dr. Kuo, I would like to ask you two questions. 1. I am inquiring on behalf of my father. Last night, while he was using his phone, he suddenly felt a cramping sensation above his left chest, near his heart, whi...

Chest pain with a sharp, stabbing sensation? Occasionally, I experience sudden sharp pain in my chest (not very frequent, but it happens once or twice a week). The pain is so intense that I feel the need to hunch over to alleviate it (standing up straight makes it worse). The pai...

Coughing with pain below the chest and above the abdomen? I have high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels. Starting on November 26, I caught a cold, initially experiencing symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and a sore throat. By November 27, the...

Chest pain? Hello, Doctor. During lunchtime, I was leaning on my desk reading when I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest and abdomen. It came in waves, especially noticeable when I inhaled, and then it suddenly became very painful before stopping abruptly. I would like to ask ...

Pain upon palpation of the sternal manubrium? I have been experiencing pain in the sternal notch for the past two weeks. I have a history of hypertension, and when I am not in pain, I take one 5 mg pill of Amlodipine, which helps maintain my blood pressure at around 100/80 in the...