Chronic Cough: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Effective Treatment
Chronic cough, persistent cough not resolving 2 (ID #130047) Hello Dr. Yang, I've been very busy with school lately, and my persistent cough has severely affected my daily routine and academic performance. It took me a while to find time to read your response. My chest X-ra...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: I understand your current concerns, and here is a brief response: 1. Please consider having another chest X-ray. If the physician agrees, arrange for pulmonary function tests to clarify the causes of any lung parenchymal disease and ventilation impairment. 2. A regular ...[Read More] Chronic Cough: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Effective Treatment
Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the back of the neck and occipital region? Recently, while eating snacks and laughing, I felt something foreign enter my throat and get stuck at the Adam's apple. My voice changed, and I started to cough violently after only ...
Dr. Huang Ruiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Anxu, Regarding the issue you raised about multiple symptoms, including a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, it is advisable to come to the outpatient clinic for an examination. Thank you for your concern. Sincerely, Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and...[Read More] Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Throat tightness, chest tightness, and tension in the upper back and chest cavity? Recently, while eating snacks and laughing, I felt something foreign enter my throat and get stuck at the level of the Adam's apple. My voice changed, and I started to cough violently after on...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Luo: Thank you very much for your support of the Taiwan e-Hospital. The purpose of this platform is to help the public clarify doubts or provide preliminary advice. Of course, the medical field is quite complex, and some questions may not be answered satisfactorily or ma...[Read More] Understanding Throat Tightness and Chest Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Can Cold Medications Affect Tuberculosis Treatment Effectiveness?
Will catching a cold while taking tuberculosis medication cause a relapse? In the case of tuberculosis (TB), taking cold medicine will not help with the symptoms of TB. However, I have been on tuberculosis medication for almost six months now. Is there a possibility that I could ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Tuberculosis (TB) requires a regular treatment course of 6 to 9 months, and it will not worsen during treatment (unless there is drug resistance). Worsening is defined as the reappearance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum tests and an increase in the extent of lesion...[Read More] Can Cold Medications Affect Tuberculosis Treatment Effectiveness?
Persistent Cough and Weakness: Exploring Alternatives to Sputum Tests
I have been coughing continuously, and recently my body has been feeling increasingly weak? Hello doctor, I've been coughing since early December and it's now early February. At first, I thought it was just a cold, so I didn't seek medical attention. A few days bef...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Sam: Coughing for three weeks and testing sputum is a basic concept in tuberculosis screening. Since your boyfriend is also a pulmonary tuberculosis patient, you should definitely get tested. The first sputum sample in the morning is generally more accurate, but it doesn...[Read More] Persistent Cough and Weakness: Exploring Alternatives to Sputum Tests
How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Tuberculosis in the Hospital?
How long does a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis need to be hospitalized for diagnosis? Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing intermittent fever and coughing for two weeks. Initially, he just went to the clinic to get cold medicine, but later he developed a fever in th...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello, based on your description, diagnoses such as lung tumors, pneumonia, and tuberculosis cannot be immediately ruled out. The physician is currently conducting differential diagnoses, and since there is a clinical possibility of tuberculosis, hospitalization in an isolation r...[Read More] How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Tuberculosis in the Hospital?
Chest Discomfort After Taking Cold Medicine: Possible Causes Explained
Experiencing discomfort in the chest after taking cold medication? Recently, I have been experiencing throat discomfort and took some cold medications. After using them for two days, my cold symptoms have improved, but I now have a cool sensation in my chest and stomach. Could yo...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Steve: The two medications you are taking are common cough suppressants and expectorants. If you are experiencing this sensation, it may be related to the capsule issue; increasing your water intake should help improve it. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask....[Read More] Chest Discomfort After Taking Cold Medicine: Possible Causes Explained
Understanding Tuberculosis: Common Questions and Concerns for Patients
Question Dr. Yang: Hello! I am a patient with tuberculosis. About six months ago, I went to China Medical University for an X-ray due to a persistent cough of unknown origin, and that’s when I discovered I had tuberculosis. However, I do not understand the source and transmission...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello Ellen: Here are the brief answers to your questions: (1) Patients with tuberculosis are advised to consume a high-protein diet and to avoid irritating foods such as fried foods, spicy foods, or foods cooked with alcohol. (2) Antituberculosis medications can be taken alongsi...[Read More] Understanding Tuberculosis: Common Questions and Concerns for Patients