Choking Incident: Understanding Persistent Cough and Chest Discomfort
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If there is a foreign object in the trachea, coughing should be quite severe. Currently, it appears to resemble allergy symptoms. You can consult a pulmonologist to check for asthma attacks, or you may also consider seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to adj...[Read More] Choking Incident: Understanding Persistent Cough and Chest Discomfort
Understanding Symptoms: Breathlessness, Chest Tightness, and Anxiety
Respiratory distress, chest tightness, sensation of a lump in the throat, and neck tightness? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my current symptoms, which include respiratory distress, chest tightness, a sensation of something stuck in my throat, neck tightness, difficult...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you take cardiology medications along with expectorants, and if necessary, you may ask your physician to prescribe anti-anxiety medication. If you continue to experience chest tightness and discomfort, consider consulting a psychosomatic specialist.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Breathlessness, Chest Tightness, and Anxiety
Understanding Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to see a cardiologist first![Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: When to Seek Medical Help
Postpartum Back Pain: Seeking Solutions After Multiple Doctor Visits
Postpartum back pain Hello Doctor, this is a question I previously raised. I developed back pain two weeks after completing my postpartum confinement, which is six weeks after giving birth. The pain is located in the middle of my back, neither too high nor too low. I did not fall...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
Hello: Various examinations indicate that there is approximately no progressive disease, and the pain should gradually diminish. Regular follow-up with chest X-rays can be performed.[Read More] Postpartum Back Pain: Seeking Solutions After Multiple Doctor Visits
Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Chest Discomfort in Teens
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Whether there is a recurrence can only be determined by X-ray imaging results. If symptoms worsen, it is recommended to return to the thoracic surgery outpatient clinic for a follow-up examination![Read More] Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Chest Discomfort in Teens
Understanding Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Infectious Risk
Questions related to tuberculosis (TB)? I would like to understand if, when my chest X-ray shows abnormalities (with no significant shadows in the past), my sputum smear is negative, and my sputum culture is positive, I have been confirmed as a tuberculosis patient, and whether I...
Dr. Zhang Youzheng Reply:
Hello: The recent X-ray shows abnormalities, whereas previous X-rays were normal, which is significant. A positive sputum culture raises a high suspicion for the possibility of tuberculosis. However, bacterial identification from the culture is necessary to confirm the diagnosis,...[Read More] Understanding Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Infectious Risk
Understanding Curvilinear Fibrotic Opacities in Lung X-rays: What You Need to Know
X-ray report inquiry? Hello Dr. Yang: Recently, the X-ray report from my company's health check mentioned "suspected linear calcification in the right lung measuring 7x0.2 cm." Two years ago, I underwent a minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to remove a ground...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The report indicates that it appears to be arc-shaped fibers, and there should be no other acute issues![Read More] Understanding Curvilinear Fibrotic Opacities in Lung X-rays: What You Need to Know
Understanding Lung Abnormalities: Is It Really Tuberculosis?
Abnormalities in the lungs? Hello Doctor: Last month, I had a physical examination, and the chest X-ray showed an abnormality with a small dark shadow in the lungs. The doctor suspected it might be tuberculosis, so I underwent a CT scan and sputum tests. However, all three sputum...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Based on the findings, the chest X-ray and chest CT scan show imaging characteristics consistent with tuberculosis. A negative sputum smear indicates that there is currently no evidence of infectiousness, but it does not completely rule out the possibility of tuberculosis....[Read More] Understanding Lung Abnormalities: Is It Really Tuberculosis?
Asthma or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder: Understanding Your Symptoms
Is it asthma or autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I have asthma due to family history (my grandfather had asthma), but under the misconception that I no longer had asthma symptoms after middle school, my parents didn't let me use a dry powder inhaler, fear...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms still resemble asthma. The pulmonary function test showed improvement in symptoms after inhalation of a short-acting bronchodilator. The report can be further interpreted by your physician. The difficulty in breathing affects the autonomic nervous system as a...[Read More] Asthma or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder: Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Blood Test Results: Can GERD Affect Your Health?
Blood test Hello Doctor, a few days ago I went to the emergency room due to fever, chest tightness, pain, and difficulty breathing. I had blood tests and an X-ray. It was found that my white blood cell count was slightly elevated, and my troponin (Tn) level was over a thousand, w...
Dr. Zhang Youzheng Reply:
Hello: Upon checking, there is no Tn index. Please confirm if the value is correct. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Blood Test Results: Can GERD Affect Your Health?
Understanding Unexplained Chest Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
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...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsiao, regarding your family medical history, the information provided has been evaluated with an X-ray, which has initially ruled out some acute conditions. You are experiencing symptoms such as cough and sputum production. For further evaluation, it is recommended tha...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Pain and Throat Irritation: Possible Causes and Solutions
Chest pain and dry, itchy throat? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest pain for the past two months. Initially, the pain was only on the left side, but now it has also started on the right side. Sometimes, I also feel pain in my back and shoulders. I have researched onlin...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello, Haoxuan. You have been experiencing chest pain for two months, which has changed from being unilateral to bilateral, along with pain in your back and shoulders. X-rays show no abnormalities, so it may be worth considering other causes of soft tissue inflammation, such as m...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Throat Irritation: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Discomfort in the Stomach, Chest, and Throat: A Guide
Discomfort in the stomach, chest, and throat? Hello, doctor. Last October, I experienced stomach discomfort (loss of appetite, feeling full after eating a little, and nausea) and went to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy. The doctor informed me of mild inflammation and prescr...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: After undergoing an endoscopy, it has been confirmed that there are no tumors in the esophagus. Dietary changes and continued use of gastric medications should lead to improvement in gastroesophageal reflux. For the sensation of a foreign body in the throat, you may first ...[Read More] Understanding Discomfort in the Stomach, Chest, and Throat: A Guide
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Chest tightness? Hello, I recently went to the hospital for a check-up with the pulmonology department. The doctor said everything was fine, and I had an X-ray done. However, I've been experiencing chest pain again. It hurts when I bend down, and it also hurts whenever I mov...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Please seek medical attention for a professional evaluation and explanation from a physician.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Unexplained Hemoptysis: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Hematemesis for about a week with no identifiable cause? A family member, a 23-year-old male currently abroad, has a history of tuberculosis that has been resolved. Around the end of March this year, he experienced severe coughing symptoms without hemoptysis, which was diagnosed ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: First, use hemostatic medications to control the bleeding. Avoid heavy lifting or constipation, and do not consume spicy foods, supplements, fried foods, or dishes with alcohol, as these may cause microvascular rupture in scar tissue. Also, avoid drinking very hot water or...[Read More] Unexplained Hemoptysis: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left chest pain? Yesterday afternoon, I suddenly felt a tightness and pain in my chest. The next day, it turned into pain in my left chest when taking deep breaths (normal breathing does not cause pain). While running, the pain in my left chest intensified, making it impossible t...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: Please refrain from exercising for now and visit the thoracic medicine outpatient clinic as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Lung Health: Do Small Cysts and Bubbles Require Monitoring?
Lung examination Hello, doctor. Recently, an elder in my family underwent a health check-up, and the results indicated the presence of small blisters and small bubbles in the lungs. The doctor did not provide much explanation, and I didn't know what to ask at the time. Howev...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
Hello: What type of chest imaging examination was performed to suspect the presence of small blebs and small bubbles? Are they blebs? It is difficult to detect small blebs and bubbles on a standard chest X-ray, and they are often asymptomatic and have no impact. However, one shou...[Read More] Understanding Lung Health: Do Small Cysts and Bubbles Require Monitoring?
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Chest pain Hello Doctor: Just the day before yesterday, I suddenly felt a tight pain in my chest. After resting for a while, it went away, but for the past few days, I experience pain whenever I take deep breaths. When I jog lightly or jump, the pain starts in my left chest, and ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: A more serious condition is pneumothorax (air leakage into the pleural cavity due to alveolar rupture), which can be diagnosed with an X-ray. If the X-ray is normal, it may be neuralgia or muscle pain. It is recommended to see a pulmonologist for an X-ray.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Chest Pain When Breathing Deeply After Waking Up: Causes and When to Seek Help
Experiencing pain during deep breathing after waking up? Hello, I woke up today and noticed that I experience chest pain when taking deep breaths. (The pain starts in the middle of the chest and then radiates to the upper sides of both breasts.) What could this condition be? Do I...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It may be caused by maintaining the same position for too long during deep sleep. If you experience persistent chest pain or difficulty breathing, it is advisable to see a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray evaluation.[Read More] Chest Pain When Breathing Deeply After Waking Up: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Phlegm: Is Your Clear Mucus with Bubbles Normal?
Issues with phlegm? Hello, doctor. I am 26 years old, and my phlegm has always been clear but has many small bubbles on the surface. Is this normal? I searched online, and the information I found was quite alarming. However, I have always had this condition. I also have mitral va...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello Abby, if the sputum is colorless and transparent, there is likely no need for concern. Frothy sputum can indeed be a sign of heart failure, but if you typically do not experience any chest tightness or shortness of breath, the likelihood of having severe heart failure is lo...[Read More] Understanding Phlegm: Is Your Clear Mucus with Bubbles Normal?