Why Do I Forget to Breathe? Understanding Breathing Control Issues
Forget to breathe? Hello doctor, I often forget to breathe while studying, kissing, or watching videos, and I only force myself to take a deep breath when I feel out of breath. I understand that breathing is controlled by the respiratory control center and is supposed to be an un...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Breathing is a natural reflex controlled by the body. If you sometimes experience chest tightness and feel the need to take a deep breath, it may be related to stress. It is recommended to ensure adequate rest, engage in moderate exercise, and slow down your pace of life, ...[Read More] Why Do I Forget to Breathe? Understanding Breathing Control Issues
Understanding CT Scan Results: Evaluating Lung Tumors and Biopsy Risks
A chest CT scan revealed several tumors approximately four centimeters in size? Hello Doctor: My father was suddenly hospitalized on October 8, 2016, due to a high fever and respiratory distress with wheezing. After a chest CT scan, a dark spot was found on the right side of his ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
DEAR JESSICA: Currently, you are on anticoagulants, and you need to stop them for at least a week before the examination. A tuberculoma is a possibility, but four centimeters is somewhat large. It would be best to find old films for comparison, as this may eliminate the need for ...[Read More] Understanding CT Scan Results: Evaluating Lung Tumors and Biopsy Risks
Understanding Chest Pain After a Car Accident: What to Know
Please help with my mom's question? Hello Doctor: My mother was in a car accident previously. On the day of the accident, she felt fine, but after some time, she started experiencing pain in her chest area. The pain has been ongoing for a while now and is getting worse, almo...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Chest pain after a car accident may be due to contusions or muscle strains in the thoracic region. It is recommended to obtain an X-ray to confirm whether there are any rib fractures or hemothorax. If no significant abnormalities are found, it is more likely to be a muscle...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After a Car Accident: What to Know
Understanding Intermittent Chest Pain: Causes and Insights
Pain between the breasts? Doctor, I woke up in August 2015 with pain in my chest. For the next half day, I experienced persistent dull pain. In the following days, any exertion in my upper chest would intensify the pain, but it was usually brief, lasting no more than 15 seconds, ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department to discuss further with the physician.[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Chest Pain: Causes and Insights
Can Chest X-rays and CT Scans Detect Pleural Mesothelioma?
Regarding pleural mesothelioma? I would like to ask if pleural mesothelioma can be seen on chest X-rays, low-dose lung CT scans, and PET scans?
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: CT scans cannot differentiate cell types; however, abnormal shadows of a certain size can be detected, which can then be further evaluated through clinical diagnosis.[Read More] Can Chest X-rays and CT Scans Detect Pleural Mesothelioma?
Sharp Pain in Right Chest During Sneezing: Causes and Next Steps
Pain in the right chest during palpation and sneezing? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about a sharp pain I have been experiencing since last week in the lower right side of my chest when I sneeze. It also hurts when I sleep on my right side or press on that area, and the pain...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: Please consult a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray to confirm that there are no lesions in the chest before categorizing it as musculoskeletal pain.[Read More] Sharp Pain in Right Chest During Sneezing: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Chest Tightness After Drinking Cold Beverages
Chest tightness? Hello, Doctor. A few days ago, I drank about half a cup of cold alcohol (4% concentration), and I started feeling a tight and uncomfortable sensation in the middle of my chest. It felt like my chest was constricting, and I also felt a similar discomfort in the up...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: At 24 years old, heart issues are likely minimal. It may be related to esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Please consult a gastroenterologist to determine if an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is necessary. If there are no issues, then follow up with a...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness After Drinking Cold Beverages
Understanding Respiratory Distress: When to Seek Medical Help
Respiratory distress syndrome Hello doctor, I've been feeling a tightness in my chest lately, and my breathing feels constricted. It feels like I'm unable to take a full breath, and I have to burp frequently to feel somewhat relieved. Sometimes, I find myself needing to...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello, if the symptoms persist or if you experience wheezing, you may consider consulting a pulmonologist. Please follow the advice of your treating physician. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Respiratory Distress: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Latent Tuberculosis: Infection Risks and Transmission
The incubation period of pulmonary tuberculosis? If I was in the same space as a tuberculosis patient in July, but I was only notified in September that they had developed tuberculosis in July, is it possible that I was infected during that time? If I was infected, would I contin...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If you have been in contact with a tuberculosis (TB) patient, there is a risk of infection if the exposure time meets the following criteria: (1) continuous contact for 8 hours or cumulative contact totaling 40 hours, with an approximate infection risk of 30%. Currently, t...[Read More] Understanding Latent Tuberculosis: Infection Risks and Transmission
Right Chest Discomfort and Yellow Phlegm: What to Do?
Discomfort in the right chest accompanied by yellow, thick sputum? I have been experiencing discomfort in my right chest for the past month, specifically about 9 to 10 finger widths below the collarbone, approximately 3 finger widths to the right of the center. Recently, I haven&...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Please go for an examination in the pulmonology department first.[Read More] Right Chest Discomfort and Yellow Phlegm: What to Do?
Understanding Long-Term Chest Discomfort and Occasional Pain: A Guide
Long-term chest tightness with occasional chest pain? I have experienced chest tightness since childhood, but it wasn't severe enough for me to seek medical attention. Seven years ago, while running from the second floor to the first, I suddenly experienced intense chest pai...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Based on the description, it seems more like a cardiology issue. Please visit the cardiology outpatient clinic for an examination, and then the cardiologist will provide further recommendations. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Chest Discomfort and Occasional Pain: A Guide
Understanding Left Chest Pain Near the Clavicle: Causes and Next Steps
There is pain at the lower edge of the left chest during breathing, and there is also pain near the left clavicle? TO: Dr. Wu I have experienced this symptom since childhood (it seems to occur after running), but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. I need to brea...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
A chest X-ray can be performed to examine the lungs for any lesions. Based on the description, it may be intercostal neuralgia. It is recommended to consult a pulmonologist for a detailed examination.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain Near the Clavicle: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Persistent Throat and Chest Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Physical discomfort? Hello, Doctor. About a month and a half ago, I suspected that I inhaled some debris through my nose, and since then, I have been unable to clear it. I didn't pay much attention to it, but the next day, I developed a strong sensation of a foreign body in ...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Based on the symptoms described, it appears to be a nasal issue. It could be due to allergies, foreign bodies, sinusitis, or other conditions. Please visit an otolaryngologist for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat and Chest Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Mild chest pain? My grandfather used to smoke but quit a long time ago. Recently, he has been experiencing chest pain. Initially, the pain was brief, but now it has returned, specifically near the right nipple. He has previously seen a pulmonologist and had X-rays and MRIs done, ...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: If you experience persistent pain near the nipple, you can consult a general surgeon, and it may also be advisable to see a cardiologist to rule out any heart-related issues.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Left Lower Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions
Left lower chest pain? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing a sudden sharp pain near the fifth rib (lower left chest area) at a specific point in my chest cavity. It doesn't feel like it's coming from the muscles. I have to hold my breath slightly and then...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of chest pain, commonly including muscle strain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A physician's assessment is necessary, and it is still recommended to seek medical evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Respiratory Issues: Chest Pain and Breathing Difficulties
Respiratory System Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing a tight sensation in my breathing and esophagus, and I find myself taking deep breaths. Additionally, I've been having pain on the right side of my chest. Is there a connection between breathing and the he...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Chuang: Based on your description, your symptoms are somewhat similar to those of bronchial asthma. Some individuals experience a feeling of tightness in the chest, which can be similar to chest pain and is generally not related to the heart. The most common cause of sud...[Read More] Understanding Respiratory Issues: Chest Pain and Breathing Difficulties
Understanding Chest Pain Near the Heart: Causes and Concerns
Pain near the heart in the left chest? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing severe chest pain that occurs quite frequently, about ten times a day. This has only been happening for the past few days; previously, it would occur only once every few months. However, i...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Given your symptoms and age, it is essential to first rule out the possibility of a "pneumothorax" (air leaking out of the lung through a small hole). This requires a chest X-ray. I recommend that you visit a pulmonology clinic for this examination. If the X-ray ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain Near the Heart: Causes and Concerns
Should You Follow Up on Right Lung Calcification After Company Health Check?
Company health check for lung issues? The detection of "calcification in the right upper lung" raises questions about the need for follow-up. Should I continue to monitor this condition? (I have heard of similar cases from people around me.) My follow-up appointment was...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to follow up with a pulmonologist. (It would be preferable to go to the hospital where you previously had a chest X-ray.)[Read More] Should You Follow Up on Right Lung Calcification After Company Health Check?
Understanding Lung Issues: What to Do About Suspicious Findings
Pulmonary issues? Hello Dr. Jian, A year ago, during a health check-up, I underwent a chest X-ray and a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. The report indicated suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (I have not experienced any cough or symptoms). I have been followed up in the ou...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
(1) The three small nodules later connected are likely not tumors; they could be pulmonary tuberculosis. A biopsy and bronchoscopy can be performed. If these two procedures are not done, or if they are done without conclusive results, a trial treatment for tuberculosis can be con...[Read More] Understanding Lung Issues: What to Do About Suspicious Findings
Understanding Diaphragm Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
"There is occasional dull pain in the diaphragm." Hello Doctor, I apologize for the interruption. I am a 36-year-old male, who does not smoke or drink, and I do not have hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. For the past year, I have been experiencing a dull pain n...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Pain near the xiphoid process, with no cardiac or gastrointestinal issues. A chest X-ray (both frontal and lateral views) is needed to check for any lung or chest wall problems, and an abdominal ultrasound should be performed to assess for liver or gallbladder issues. If there is...[Read More] Understanding Diaphragm Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help