Chest, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 36

Pleural effusion During a previous echocardiogram (performed from the anterior chest), the doctor mentioned that I have pleural effusion in the left thoracic cavity and advised me to see a pulmonologist. After consulting the pulmonologist, the doctor first arranged for an X-ray, ...

Chest pain? Sometimes when performing a standing stretch in a wide stance, I experience pain near the sternum, or when twisting my shoulder, I also feel pain in the sternum. What could this symptom indicate?

Left lower lung nodule? Dear Dr. Chen, In late March of this year, I underwent a chest X-ray and blood tests, including tumor marker tests, at Cathay Health Checkup. The report in mid-April indicated "significant vascular shadow in the left hilum, possibly a mass lesion,&qu...

The tightness in the collarbone and throat? Hello, Doctor. I am a liver transplant recipient and have been experiencing post-nasal drip and mild gastroesophageal reflux. Three years ago, I felt tightness around my clavicle and consulted a pulmonologist who mentioned that I have a...

Father has been experiencing chronic left chest pain? Hello doctor, my father has been experiencing left chest pain for about three years. He often pats his left chest while sitting, and recently the force of the patting seems to have increased. Additionally, he occasionally has ...

Chest tightness, pneumothorax? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a feeling of tightness and mild pain in my right chest, especially when swallowing, which then shifts to the center of my chest. Could this be a pneumothorax?

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...

Questions related to cryptococcosis and pneumonia? Dear Dr. Huang Yi-Wen, Last May, while I was organizing my mother's rental place, I found a drying rack covered with white substances and powdery material. Without thinking much, I wiped it down with a wet tissue, but some ...

Difficulty breathing? I have occasionally experienced difficulty breathing, which requires me to take deep breaths to feel more comfortable, but I didn't think much of it. Recently, this situation has been happening quite often, and I feel a sense of emptiness in my airways,...

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 ...

Pain on the outer side of the chest when exhaling? Hello, doctor. I do not smoke or drink, and I have been experiencing this condition for a week. The pain is located on the outer side of my left chest, specifically on the side of my body. I feel a very mild pain when I exhale, u...

Choking on traditional Chinese medicine? 1. If a doctor is choked by herbal powder, will they cough? When taking the medication, it feels like a bit of the powder was not completely swallowed. 2. If it accidentally gets inhaled, how should it be handled? Will it be absorbed by ...

Lung tumor Hello, doctor. My family member had lung issues due to long-term smoking and has quit smoking. The previous physician mentioned the possibility of lung cancer. After treatment, the condition has improved, but there is still a persistent cough. Recently, chest pain prom...

Pain at the lower rib margin and diaphragm area? Hello, Doctor: Last week, I experienced full-body spasms due to hyperventilation and was taken to the hospital. After being discharged, I noticed that the area around my lower ribs and diaphragm has been sore for several days. Some...

There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that beer or betel nut can aid in the recovery from pneumothorax. Pneumothorax is a medical condition that requires appropriate treatment, and it is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper management? Hello doc...

Discomfort in the center of the chest? Hello, I have been coughing for over ten days. Recently, I noticed that when I jump or run, if I exhale completely, I feel discomfort in the middle of my chest, accompanied by a rattling sensation and coughing. I would like to know what this...

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...

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...

An 18-year-old child, who has never smoked, has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis based on X-ray examination? Hello Doctor: My child often experiences sudden pain in the stomach and chest. One day, we took him to the hospital, where an X-ray revealed pulmonary fibrosis. The ...

Nodule detected in the left chest X-ray? The health examination center indicated that a nodule was found in the X-ray of my upper left chest. Upon further X-ray at the hospital, the doctor noted that it is located at the first rib. Comparing it to my X-ray from eight years ago, t...