Persistent Mild Cough and Shortness of Breath: When to Seek Chest Specialist?
Persistent mild dry cough with slight shortness of breath? Hello Doctor: Due to family members exhibiting cold symptoms, I began experiencing throat discomfort in mid-October. On October 17, I visited an ENT specialist after my family members had already shown symptoms. After thr...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If respiratory symptoms persist, it is recommended to visit the thoracic medicine clinic for a chest X-ray for further evaluation![Read More] Persistent Mild Cough and Shortness of Breath: When to Seek Chest Specialist?
Understanding Sternum Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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...
Dr. Guo Hongyi Reply:
Dear public, hello: There are many causes of chest pain. If it is related to muscle or bone pain, it is recommended to consult an orthopedic specialist or a pulmonologist. For blood pressure issues, you should seek assistance from a cardiologist or a family medicine physician. It...[Read More] Understanding Sternum Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Chest Pain After Fish Oil: Should You Be Concerned?
Chest pain + fish oil issue I bought fish oil supplements six months ago, and after taking them for half a month, I experienced sudden sharp pains in my right chest for about 3 to 7 times, occurring half an hour to an hour after taking them. The pain was quite noticeable, and sin...
Dr. Cai Zongwei Reply:
Hello: 1. A chest X-ray may be considered. 2. Please also visit the gastroenterology clinic for evaluation or examination.[Read More] Chest Pain After Fish Oil: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Diaphragm Pain: Is It Related to Pneumothorax?
Pain in the diaphragm area when lying down? Hello, I have a history of pneumothorax (surgically treated in 2005). In recent years, I occasionally experience back pain (no more than twice a year), but it resolves with rest and avoidance of strenuous activities. However, last Satur...
Dr. Shen Bochan Reply:
Hello, please follow up with a chest X-ray in the pulmonary medicine department, as there is a possibility of pneumothorax recurrence.[Read More] Understanding Diaphragm Pain: Is It Related to Pneumothorax?
Understanding Left Chest Pain and Shoulder Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Left chest pain and left shoulder and neck discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in my left chest, along with discomfort in my left shoulder, neck, and back over the past few days. No matter what I do, I feel soreness, and lying on my side is ...
Dr. Guo Hongyi Reply:
Dear public, hello: Chest pain may be related to muscular, neurological, pulmonary, or cardiac issues. If you are feeling unwell, it is recommended that you visit a family medicine physician, a pulmonologist, or a cardiologist. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain and Shoulder Discomfort: When to Seek Help
Understanding Chest CT Findings: A Case Study of Lung Nodules and Follow-Up
I would like to consult the physician regarding the content of this report? A 44-year-old female; Clinical Information: Right lower lobe (RLL) ground-glass opacity (GGO) measuring 0.4 cm (serial image 65) has progressed since the image from October 2020. Computed Tomography (CT) ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The report indicates that a 1.2 cm nodule in the right breast should be evaluated by a breast surgeon. The other small nodules in the lungs are recommended to be followed up in 12 months as per the report. Detailed interpretation should be correlated with clinical symptoms...[Read More] Understanding Chest CT Findings: A Case Study of Lung Nodules and Follow-Up
Understanding Palpitations, Coughing, and Vomiting: A Chest Medicine Perspective
Wheezing, coughing, vomiting, and incontinence? Hello, Director Yang. I had a stent placed in October 2013. About five months later, I began experiencing occasional missed beats, accompanied by vomiting (usually without anything in my stomach, but in rare cases, severe vomiting c...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The chest X-ray shows no abnormalities in the lungs, and the cough is not persistent. It is suspected that the main issue lies in the arrhythmia and temporary cardiac backflow obstruction, leading to chest tightness and cough. During the ECG, it happened to capture a momen...[Read More] Understanding Palpitations, Coughing, and Vomiting: A Chest Medicine Perspective
Persistent Chest Pain for a Month: Which Specialist Should You See?
If you have been experiencing chest pain for about a month, you should see a cardiologist? Hello, in the past month, I have experienced three episodes of significant chest pain, primarily located on the left side near the heart, occasionally radiating from the center. The first e...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: After undergoing a chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests in the pulmonology department, the cardiology department can perform an echocardiogram and electrocardiogram.[Read More] Persistent Chest Pain for a Month: Which Specialist Should You See?
Understanding Chest Pain When Breathing: Causes and Concerns
Chest pain when breathing? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing some health issues that started a few years ago, but I didn't pay much attention to them until now. After watching some health-related programs, I have become quite concerned. Sometimes, I suddenly feel a tear...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Student Li: Based on your age, the likelihood of malignancy is very low. The symptoms you described are more indicative of respiratory pain caused by airway allergic reactions. As for the arrhythmia, you can visit a cardiologist for an electrocardiogram to assess your condit...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain When Breathing: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chronic Right Chest Pain: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Chronic right chest pain Dear Doctor: I have been experiencing persistent dull pain in my right chest for quite some time. The pain intensifies when I breathe using my chest. However, when I lie down and use abdominal breathing, I do not feel any pain. When I stand up, it feels a...
Dr. Guo Hongyi Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. There are many possible causes for chest pain and tightness. It is advisable for you to consult with a pulmonologist and a cardiologist for a proper evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Right Chest Pain: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Intermittent Chest Tightness and Lung Sounds When Lying Down
Intermittent chest tightness and the sensation of sounds in the lungs when lying down? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with COVID-19 three months ago. After recovering, I occasionally experience shortness of breath and chest tightness, but I do not have a cough. I visited a family ...
Dr. Guo Hongyi Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. We recommend that you visit the pulmonology outpatient clinic for relevant examinations such as a chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests. This will help clarify whether the issue is physiological or related to autonomic nervous system conditio...[Read More] Intermittent Chest Tightness and Lung Sounds When Lying Down
Understanding Low-Dose CT Scan Results for Lung Health Concerns
Low-Dose Computed Tomography Report of the Lungs Hello Dr. Yang: My family member is a breast cancer patient who just completed treatment in January of this year. Since January, they have been experiencing phlegm retention, and occasionally the phlegm is reddish-brown. They have ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The CT scan report looks fine. Sinusitis (possibly post-nasal drip) and bronchitis may cause minor mucosal bleeding, leading to changes in the color of the sputum. Since the examination showed no significant issues, try not to worry about it![Read More] Understanding Low-Dose CT Scan Results for Lung Health Concerns
Understanding Chest X-Ray Results: What Does Right Lower Chest Shadow Mean?
Chest X-ray Last week, I underwent a pre-employment medical examination, and today I received the report. The chest X-ray section noted: "Soft tissue shadow in the right lower chest, suspected nipple shadow or nodular shadow." I would like to know if this is serious and...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
Hello: Please review.[Read More] Understanding Chest X-Ray Results: What Does Right Lower Chest Shadow Mean?
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Pain in the lower left chest? Hello doctor, I woke up in the middle of the night and felt pain under my left breast when I turned over. The next morning, the pain persisted almost all day, and it hurts when I take deep breaths or laugh. I've experienced something similar bef...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If the doctor has examined you and the X-ray results are normal, it is likely that you are experiencing pain from the chest wall muscles or costal cartilage. Pay attention to your sleeping posture and taking some muscle relaxants and pain relievers should help improve the ...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Left chest tightness and stabbing pain? Hello Doctor: For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my left chest (occasionally in the center) that is mild and intermittent, not severe. Sometimes it feels like a dull ache when I inhale, and at other times, t...
Dr. Cai Zongwei Reply:
Hello: It is generally recommended to check both specialties. Aside from the uncertainty regarding chest pain, no other respiratory symptoms were mentioned. It would be advisable to first consult a cardiologist to evaluate whether additional tests beyond an electrocardiogram are ...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Monitoring Lung Nodules and Local Fibrosis: Key Insights and Follow-Up
Follow-up on pulmonary nodules and localized fibrosis? Dear Director, I hope you are well. I previously consulted you on this platform on September 7, 2021, regarding my health check in October 2020, which showed pulmonary nodules and localized fibrosis on a low-dose CT scan (the...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Congratulations on your recent CT report showing that the 3mm nodule has not increased in size and is no longer visible. It is likely that it was just an inflammatory lesion that has been absorbed. Local pleural thickening usually does not change significantly or disappear...[Read More] Monitoring Lung Nodules and Local Fibrosis: Key Insights and Follow-Up
Intermittent Sharp Pain Near Right Nipple: Causes and Insights
Sharp pain in the right chest near the center? There is a sharp pain located about two finger widths below the center of the right nipple, lasting for 1 to 2 seconds. This has been occurring intermittently over the past few days. The pain does not occur during deep breathing or l...
Dr. Cai Zongwei Reply:
Hello: You can visit a general surgery department (including breast surgery) for an examination. If you have respiratory symptoms, you may also go to the pulmonology department for a chest X-ray.[Read More] Intermittent Sharp Pain Near Right Nipple: Causes and Insights
Understanding Aortic Curvature and Suspected Lung Nodules: What to Do Next?
Aortic curvature, suspected nodule in the left lower lung field? Hello, during this year's company health check, a chest X-ray (frontal view) showed the above findings. Currently, I have no discomfort or symptoms. Should I follow up at the internal medicine outpatient clinic...
Dr. Cai Zongwei Reply:
Hello: Need.[Read More] Understanding Aortic Curvature and Suspected Lung Nodules: What to Do Next?
Is It Normal to Experience Coughing and Chest Discomfort After Inhaler Use?
Is it normal to experience worsened sleep, coughing, and a sensation of heartbeat and chest tightness when using a bronchodilator? On July 13 of this year, I was diagnosed and have had a cough for over three weeks, accompanied by wheezing, choking cough, and a sensation of my hea...
Dr. Guo Hongyi Reply:
Dear public, We recommend that you first confirm whether you are using the correct method for inhaling your medication. You can search online for instructional videos on the proper inhalation technique. If you continue to experience discomfort after using the medication correct...[Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Coughing and Chest Discomfort After Inhaler Use?
Breathing Difficulties Before Sleep: Causes and Solutions
Waking up suddenly due to difficulty breathing before falling asleep? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing sudden episodes of feeling unable to breathe just before falling asleep, which causes me to wake up abruptly. Occasionally, I have a slightly elevated body temp...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If your recent health check-up did not mention any abnormalities in your cardiopulmonary function, it may be related to the autonomic nervous system. I recommend returning to discuss with the physician who prescribed you Ezetimibe whether any adjustments to your medication...[Read More] Breathing Difficulties Before Sleep: Causes and Solutions