Understanding Chest Tightness and Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Chest tightness + sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I have been experiencing chest tightness and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat for over six months. Initially, the symptoms were less noticeable, so I didn't pay much...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Taiwan is as high as 20%, meaning that 1 in 5 people experiences issues related to GERD. Why do modern individuals commonly face such gastrointe...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Throat Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Is It Asthma? Understanding Throat Noises and Chest Tightness
Is this considered asthma? Hello Doctor, I have two questions. 1. Recently, I sometimes yawn, and when I inhale deeply, my throat makes a wheezing sound. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night, and I also noticed a noise in my throat while inhaling, which is somewhat ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The sounds from phlegm or laryngeal secretions are different from asthma; asthma typically presents with wheezing and shortness of breath.[Read More] Is It Asthma? Understanding Throat Noises and Chest Tightness
Breathing Dirty Air: Understanding Chest Tightness and Lung Health
Inhaling polluted air can cause chest tightness? Hello, doctor. Whenever I inhale polluted air, I start to feel a tightness in my chest, whether it's from vehicle exhaust, incense smoke at temples, or cigarette smoke. When I experience this chest tightness and then drink wat...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Having asthma as a child may indicate a predisposition to bronchial hyperreactivity that could still be present. It is recommended to visit a pulmonologist for pulmonary function tests to assess for bronchial hypersensitivity. Additionally, it is advisable to wear a mask t...[Read More] Breathing Dirty Air: Understanding Chest Tightness and Lung Health
Understanding Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: When to Seek Help
Chest tightness and breathing issues? Hello Doctor: For a long time, I only noticed some indentation in my chest and, due to my slim build, I didn't think much of it. Recently, I have realized that I have a mild hereditary pectus excavatum issue. I occasionally experience pa...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: You can undergo pulmonary function tests and visit the thoracic surgery department.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Breathing Issues: When to Seek Help
Breathing Difficulties: When to Seek Help for Lung or Heart Issues
Shortness of breath? If you have a smoking habit and have recently experienced shortness of breath, chest tightness, dry mouth, post-nasal drip, muscle stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and back, along with some palpitations, it is important to seek medical attention. Given your ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: At this age, it is unlikely to have cardiopulmonary issues. It would be better to quit smoking, drink more water, exercise more, and manage stress; these measures can help alleviate symptoms.[Read More] Breathing Difficulties: When to Seek Help for Lung or Heart Issues
Understanding Recent Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness and pain? Recently, I've been experiencing chest tightness and sometimes feel like there's something stuck in my chest, making it difficult to breathe. My heart occasionally feels tight, almost like it's being sque...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The left rib being higher than the right should not affect your health. A chest X-ray can diagnose the presence of a pneumothorax. It is recommended that you consult a pulmonologist (if a cardiologist has already performed an X-ray, a pneumothorax can likely be ruled out)....[Read More] Understanding Recent Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Chest Pain After Fever: Understanding Symptoms and Causes
Chest tightness or pain the night after a fever? I didn't eat dinner the night before last because I was feeling unwell, and then I developed a fever the next day. I also didn't eat dinner on the day I had a fever. Then, last night after my fever broke, I started experi...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: There are many possible causes of chest pain. Please first visit a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG), and then have the physician assess the potential causes. Thank you.[Read More] Chest Pain After Fever: Understanding Symptoms and Causes
Persistent Cough and Chest Tightness: Seeking the Right Specialist
Coughing and chest tightness? Hello, doctor; I am studying Animal Health at a vocational school. Last September, when I first entered the rabbit barn on the farm, I started coughing after cleaning the barn. I went to see an ENT specialist, and after taking medication for a month ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms cannot rule out asthma. I'm not sure if you had allergic rhinitis in your childhood. I recommend that you see a pulmonologist and inform the doctor about the wheezing you experience after exercise. Please ask the doctor to evaluate whether you have asthm...[Read More] Persistent Cough and Chest Tightness: Seeking the Right Specialist
Gas Inhalation: When to Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain and Dizziness
Inhalation of gas Hello doctor, I was cooking and the gas stove went out because there was water at the bottom of the pot. I inhaled a little gas and felt a bit dizzy with some chest tightness and pain. After more than 20 minutes, it hasn't improved. Should I seek medical at...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: If you still feel unwell, please seek medical treatment.[Read More] Gas Inhalation: When to Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain and Dizziness
Understanding Chest Tightness and Facial Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and numbness in the chest and face? Recently, I have been experiencing occasional chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Even when I take deep breaths, it feels like I can't get enough air. After a while, I also experience numbness i...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: It seems more like hyperventilation, but a physician's assessment is necessary. Please consult a pulmonologist for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Facial Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
I am experiencing severe chest tightness, please help me..? In recent days, I have been experiencing intermittent symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, and nausea. Strangely, during these episodes, my trachea seems to itch deeply, prompting a ...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
It is advisable to visit a hospital for consultation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Persistent Cough: When to Seek Medical Attention for Your Symptoms
Coughing for a period of time? Hello, doctor. Around the end of March, I started experiencing an itchy throat and developed a dry cough. Initially, the cough was quite severe, but it improved over time, although I have not fully recovered. Now, in early May, I still feel the urge...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Persistent Cough: When to Seek Medical Attention for Your Symptoms
Chest Discomfort and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Feeling cool and numb in the chest area, with weakness in the left hand? Hello: A few days ago, I had a fever and went to the emergency room. After two days, I noticed that I had a persistent cough and a hoarse voice, so I continued to seek treatment at an ENT clinic. After takin...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please return for a follow-up consultation with Dr. You.[Read More] Chest Discomfort and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Chest Tightness and Pain: Could It Be Early Lung Cancer?
Chest pain and lung cancer? Hello doctor, this month I have been experiencing occasional feelings of tightness and dull pain in my left chest, without a fixed point of pain (sometimes it occurs in the right chest as well). Occasionally, it is accompanied by palpitations, but it i...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Early-stage lung cancer usually has no symptoms. Your symptoms seem more like nerve pain. Learning to relax and getting plenty of rest should help improve your condition![Read More] Chest Tightness and Pain: Could It Be Early Lung Cancer?
Understanding Chest Pain: Differentiating Between Costochondritis and Other Conditions
Mediastinal tumor? Lung cancer? Costochondritis? I was born in 1984 and have been working in an office for six years. I have been troubled by chronic nasal allergies, but I generally do not have any major health issues. I play basketball regularly, averaging about 3-4 times a wee...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: After spending so much time describing your painful experiences, I can understand your anxiety and suffering. I would like to provide some preliminary responses and suggestions regarding your final question, point 13: 1. What is wrong with me? Based on your symptoms, the...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Differentiating Between Costochondritis and Other Conditions
Understanding Sudden Sharp Pain Near the Left Chest and Armpit
Cramping pain near the left chest close to the armpit? Hello doctor, I have a question. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden sharp pain near my left chest close to the armpit. It feels like a stabbing sensation that lasts about 5-10 seconds and has been occurring intermit...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If there is no difficulty in breathing and it feels more like nerve pain, slow breathing can help alleviate it. Trying to relieve life stress can help reduce its occurrence. If it continues to happen, it is recommended to see a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray evaluation![Read More] Understanding Sudden Sharp Pain Near the Left Chest and Armpit
Left Chest Pain When Coughing: Causes and Concerns Explained
Left chest pain when coughing? Hello Doctor, I have a question to ask. I do not smoke or drink alcohol, and as a software engineer, my work environment does not expose me to harmful gases. I usually do not cough, but occasionally I experience a scratchy throat or cough reflexiv...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The chest X-ray shows only calcifications, indicating a past lung inflammation that has healed, leaving small scars. Currently, there are no active pulmonary lesions! Forceful coughing may cause pleuritic pain due to irritation of the pleura surrounding the lungs. Finding ...[Read More] Left Chest Pain When Coughing: Causes and Concerns Explained
Chronic Cough: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Effective Treatment
Chronic cough, persistent cough not resolving 2 (ID #130047) Hello Dr. Yang, I've been very busy with school lately, and my persistent cough has severely affected my daily routine and academic performance. It took me a while to find time to read your response. My chest X-ra...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: I understand your current concerns, and here is a brief response: 1. Please consider having another chest X-ray. If the physician agrees, arrange for pulmonary function tests to clarify the causes of any lung parenchymal disease and ventilation impairment. 2. A regular ...[Read More] Chronic Cough: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Effective Treatment
Chronic Cough: Understanding Persistent Symptoms and Seeking Solutions
Chronic cough, persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, Doctor: (The following content is a bit long; thank you for your patience!) This year, I have once again relapsed with my chronic issue: coughing. I remember being frequently ill since the first grade of elementary sch...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The chest X-ray is normal, which rules out pulmonary infections, tuberculosis, and parenchymal lung diseases such as bronchiectasis. However, it does not exclude tracheal hypersensitivity or asthma, especially since your response to bronchodilators is not significant. I am...[Read More] Chronic Cough: Understanding Persistent Symptoms and Seeking Solutions
Breathing Difficulties While Walking: Possible Causes Beyond Asthma
Shortness of breath while walking? I have a history of asthma and four weeks ago I had a suspected asthma attack that required an emergency room visit. I experience shortness of breath while walking, along with chest tightness and pain (near the heart area), and I also have a dry...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you continue to have regular follow-ups with a pulmonologist to assess whether there is a need for further evaluation of asthma.[Read More] Breathing Difficulties While Walking: Possible Causes Beyond Asthma