Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Solutions for Aspiration Risks
About choking while drinking? Hello, Doctor: This afternoon, while drinking coffee with milk, I accidentally choked and felt a discomfort just below the Adam's apple, about two fingerbreadths down. This discomfort lasted for about 5-10 minutes and was accompanied by a slight...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. Choking can potentially lead to aspiration pneumonia. 2. For other concerns, please consult a physician for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Solutions for Aspiration Risks
Coughing Fits and Fainting: Understanding Respiratory Issues in Smokers
Coughing after choking and then falling? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father, who has been coughing for a long time, possibly due to smoking. He is currently 56 years old and has been smoking for over 30 years. He used to feel like there was phlegm in his throat, w...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: Please first consult a pulmonologist to check for any lung issues. Additionally, visit an otolaryngologist to evaluate the reasons for your choking episodes and to assess for any swallowing problems. Difficulty in swallowing could also be related to neurological issues, so...[Read More] Coughing Fits and Fainting: Understanding Respiratory Issues in Smokers
Is It Normal to Experience Abdominal Pain After Choking on Water?
Choking leading to abdominal pain? Is it normal to experience pain in the abdominal area, similar to the diaphragm, after choking on water at 7:00 PM, which caused severe coughing and difficulty breathing? The pain persists even during deep breaths until midnight.
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is normal to experience brief pain due to intense vibrations in the trachea after a severe cough. If you are not currently experiencing wheezing, there should be no issue![Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Abdominal Pain After Choking on Water?
Concerns About Choking on Medication: What to Know for Safe Swallowing
Choking while swallowing medication? Hello Doctor: On the evening of February 16th, around 7:30 PM, I took an allergy medication. I usually have difficulty swallowing pills and tend to crush them, but there is one medication, Strocain, which is a gastric medication that I cannot ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: When the trachea encounters a foreign object, it typically responds by coughing to expel the object. The likelihood of medication entering the trachea is very low, and usually, there will be persistent coughing for 1-2 days.[Read More] Concerns About Choking on Medication: What to Know for Safe Swallowing
Difficulty Breathing While Lying Down: Causes and Solutions
Difficulty breathing while lying down? Hello Doctor: For the past month or two, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing whenever I lie down, as if someone is choking my throat. The symptoms are more pronounced when I lie on my side or just after getting up, and it is very u...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Given your age, absence of asthma, and normal 24-hour ECG, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases can be temporarily ruled out. Please pay attention to any signs of insomnia or excessive stress. You may consider consulting a psychiatrist. If you are overweight, you can enha...[Read More] Difficulty Breathing While Lying Down: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Foreign Body Sensation: Causes and Next Steps
Chest foreign body sensation On December 13, 2020, after vomiting (I remember not having a choking sensation), I felt a cool burning sensation in my left chest, particularly in the lower chest area and about 2-3 cm from the center of my chest. The next day, the cool burning sensa...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: You can schedule a computed tomography (CT) scan and a bronchoscopy.[Read More] Understanding Chest Foreign Body Sensation: Causes and Next Steps
Breathing Difficulties with No Clear Diagnosis: Seeking the Right Specialist
Difficulty breathing, with no findings upon examination? Hello, Doctor. On December 15th, during a phone call around noon, I suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe, as if someone was choking me. Since then, I have been experiencing shortness of breath and rapid breathing. (It...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to see an otolaryngologist to check for any inflammation or post-nasal drip. If there are symptoms of stomach pain or acid reflux, after consulting the otolaryngologist, consider seeing a cardiologist to check for any arrhythmias.[Read More] Breathing Difficulties with No Clear Diagnosis: Seeking the Right Specialist
Understanding Choking: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Regarding choking? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a situation. A few days ago, I drank beef noodle soup in the evening and added some chili, which caused my throat to become sensitive. Since then, I have been feeling that my breathing is not smooth, and I can feel my breathing rate at all ...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: Please first have a chest X-ray and then perform pulmonary function tests.[Read More] Understanding Choking: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Post-Choking Symptoms: When to See a Specialist for Breathing Issues
Post-aspiration complications? Hello, Dr. Yang. Recently, I choked on some spicy soup, which went down the wrong way and caused me to swallow it back down. After two or three days, I visited a clinic for a check-up, and the doctor did not detect any foreign body. Currently, I do ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is possible that the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract have been irritated by spicy soup. It is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist first![Read More] Post-Choking Symptoms: When to See a Specialist for Breathing Issues
Should You Get Checked for Pneumonia After Eating from Strangers?
Questions related to pneumonia? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally used utensils belonging to a stranger and ate food prepared by them. Since yesterday, I have noticed an increase in phlegm, and today it has become more pronounced, along with the onset of a cough. Given thi...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Misusing utensils and not choking while eating should not lead to pneumonia. If the cough persists and does not improve, please see a pulmonologist![Read More] Should You Get Checked for Pneumonia After Eating from Strangers?
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 the Side Effects of Runva E-Lida in Asthma Treatment
Runwa Yilida Hello, doctor. I have a dust mite allergy, and I tend to cough when I catch a cold. I need to use an inhaler to feel better. Previously, I used Pulmicort, but this time the doctor prescribed me to use Roflumilast. I started using Roflumilast on February 7 and continu...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended not to inhale too forcefully (too deeply), and to observe the situation. Some individuals may have a constitution that is less suitable for certain medications.[Read More] Understanding the Side Effects of Runva E-Lida in Asthma Treatment
Understanding Choking: Is It Anxiety or a Blocked Airway?
Regarding the issue of choking? Doctor, I suspect that I choked while eating, but I didn't cough at the moment; I only felt difficulty breathing. After resting for a while, it got a bit better. Does this mean something is stuck in my trachea, or am I just overly anxious?
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The trachea will reflexively induce a severe cough to expel any foreign object. Your symptoms do not suggest the presence of a foreign body in the trachea. However, if you have a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, it is advisable to visit a pulmonology clinic fo...[Read More] Understanding Choking: Is It Anxiety or a Blocked Airway?
Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Management of Aspiration
Questions related to choking? If you accidentally choke while drinking water and cough, it's important to be aware of the potential risks. If a foreign object, such as a piece of glass, were to enter the lungs, it could lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty br...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
Typically, if someone experiences choking, they should first consult an otolaryngologist to check for any structural abnormalities. If functional deterioration is found, a referral to a rehabilitation specialist may be appropriate. If the sensation of food being stuck is felt bel...[Read More] Understanding Choking Hazards: Symptoms and Management of Aspiration
Dealing with Coughing and Choking on Traditional Chinese Medicine
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 ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is normal to cough when inhaling powdered medications, just as one would cough when inhaling pepper or flour. These substances will be absorbed by the body on their own. However, if the cough persists for more than two weeks, please visit a pulmonologist for a chest X-r...[Read More] Dealing with Coughing and Choking on Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Choking on Water: Risks and When to Seek Medical Help
Choking on water issue? Hello, Doctor. I think I choked on water while drinking, but since I still had water in my mouth, I held my breath and swallowed the water before breathing again. After that, I only coughed two or three times, and my breathing is normal now. I don't f...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Boiled water is relatively cleaner compared to creek water or broth, and it is less likely to cause pneumonia. Some elderly individuals, before removing their nasogastric tube, start by drinking a little boiled water orally, as aspirating water is less likely to lead to pn...[Read More] Understanding Choking on Water: Risks and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Choking: Can Food Enter the Trachea Without Coughing?
Regarding the issue of choking? Hello, sometimes when eating something that requires more chewing, I may involuntarily swallow. In this situation, if the chewed food does not cause coughing, is there still a possibility that it could enter the trachea? Or does coughing always occ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Young people have very sensitive airways, and they will cough when they choke. In contrast, elderly individuals may not always feel a cough even when they choke on something, especially if it is a small amount.[Read More] Understanding Choking: Can Food Enter the Trachea Without Coughing?
Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia: When to Seek Medical Attention
Questions regarding aspiration pneumonia? Hello doctor, recently I've been frequently choking on water, but it's just a minor choke each time. I would like to ask if choking on water could lead to aspiration pneumonia? Also, under what circumstances should I seek medica...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Plain water is not food and is less likely to cause pneumonia. If you have a fever above 38 degrees Celsius for more than two consecutive days, you should go to the hospital for an evaluation to determine if you have pneumonia.[Read More] Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia: When to Seek Medical Attention
Effective Strategies to Prevent Pneumonia in Elderly with COPD
How to prevent pneumonia? Dear Director Yang, I have an elderly family member who is nearly ninety years old and suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He experiences severe shortness of breath and currently uses a urinary bag. Due to his difficulty in moving...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Older adults generally have weaker immune systems, so it's important to get the flu vaccine annually. A common cause of pneumonia in the elderly is aspiration, so it's essential to assess for any swallowing difficulties. If necessary, consider the use of a nasoga...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Prevent Pneumonia in Elderly with COPD
Concerns About Choking on Water: Risks of Aspiration Pneumonia
Frequently choked? Hello doctor, I have been frequently choking on water lately. It's not very serious, just a few coughs and then I'm fine, but since it happens often, I'm a bit worried about whether any water might remain in my trachea. If I choke on water and do...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Water that aspirates into the bronchi/alveoli can mix with bacteria from the oral cavity and other chemicals, increasing the risk of pneumonia.[Read More] Concerns About Choking on Water: Risks of Aspiration Pneumonia