Understanding Emphysema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Suspected emphysema Hello, Director Jiang: Two months ago, I noticed an unusual knocking sound in my chest during inhalation (after taking a deep breath and holding it briefly), with a frequency that synchronized with my pulse, accompanied by chest tightness. The physician initia...
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
1. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis combine to form chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is generally diagnosed based on clinical symptoms and pulmonary function tests. 2. It is. 3. Emphysema is not contagious. 4. Please consult a pulmonologist for diagnosis and re...[Read More] Understanding Emphysema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Persistent Coughing: Understanding Chronic Cough in Older Adults
Persistent cough Hello, my father is in his fifties and has been a teacher for over twenty years. Recently, he caught a cold and has been coughing continuously since then. He has seen both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine; the traditional doctor advised against c...
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
A persistent cough definitely requires further evaluation by a specialist. I recommend starting with a pulmonologist. There are many potential causes for a chronic cough, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections (such as pneumonia and tuberc...[Read More] Persistent Coughing: Understanding Chronic Cough in Older Adults
Understanding the Connection Between Asthma and Moderate COPD
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) I have had asthma for over ten years and have been hospitalized three to four times each year. After my most recent hospitalization and pulmonary function test, the doctor said I have moderate obstructive lung disease. Could...
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
Asthma is a common term, and patients with lung diseases often exhibit symptoms of wheezing. The doctor mentioned that you have moderate obstructive lung disease; I wonder if this refers to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If so, it might be more appropriate to descr...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Asthma and Moderate COPD