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
Understanding Wheezing: Asthma or Bronchitis Symptoms?
Wheezing during respiration? I have been experiencing wheezing in my breathing for the past couple of days. After using my medication, the wheezing only subsides for one to two hours, and I have to use the inhaler several times a day. I don't have much of a cough, but I do h...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao: Thank you for your inquiry. Asthma is characterized by an exaggerated response of the airways, leading to increased mucus production and bronchoconstriction, which results in difficulty breathing. Medication can help improve symptoms, but unless a short-acting bro...[Read More] Understanding Wheezing: Asthma or Bronchitis Symptoms?
Understanding Unexplained Chest Vibrations During Breathing
Regarding unexplained vibrations in the chest during breathing? Hello, doctor. For the past few months, I have been experiencing a noticeable tremor sensation in my chest while breathing. This tremor occurs only during inhalation and exhalation, and it disappears immediately when...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyue. "In the past few months, I have frequently experienced a noticeable tremor sensation in my chest while breathing. This tremor occurs only during inhalation and exhalation, and it disappears immediately when I stop breathing. This situation happens once or twi...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Vibrations During Breathing
Understanding Throat and Lung Cancer Risks for Smokers: Key Insights
Lung cancer, laryngeal cancer I have been smoking for 20 years, and I am 34 years old. I have a hoarse voice and a dry cough, smoking more than a pack a day. I went to an ENT specialist for a laryngoscopy. 1. Can a laryngoscopy detect laryngeal cancer? I noticed the doctor used...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: 1. An examination by an otolaryngologist can visualize the pharynx and larynx, confirming that there are no growths and initially ruling out tumors! 2. A low-dose computed tomography scan will require out-of-pocket payment based on your age and condition. 3. Quitting smoki...[Read More] Understanding Throat and Lung Cancer Risks for Smokers: Key Insights
Understanding Persistent Cough and Chest Tightness: Is It Asthma?
Suspected asthma with difficulty breathing and chest tightness? Around mid-February, I experienced a mild cough with a lot of clear phlegm, but it wasn't obstructive. I had to expectorate every half hour, and this condition persisted until the end of May. One time after eati...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: First, please consult a pulmonologist to confirm whether you have asthma. If there is no clear diagnosis and you are experiencing side effects from medication, it may be advisable to try traditional Chinese medicine for a period of time. Focus on symptom improvement first....[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough and Chest Tightness: Is It Asthma?
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns of Breathing Difficulties
Dyspnea Hello, doctor! I am 180 cm tall and weigh 75 kg, with a smoking history of 1-2 cigarettes per day. A few days ago, I suddenly felt like I had phlegm stuck in my lungs while sleeping at night. It felt very uncomfortable, and I couldn't cough it out. When I woke up, th...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If you have thick mucus that is difficult to cough up, you can use some expectorants. Avoid cold drinks and sweets, and drinking hot water may be helpful![Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns of Breathing Difficulties
Persistent Phlegm After Cold: When to See a Pulmonologist?
Persistent phlegm after a cold? Hello Doctor, I have never had a cough or phlegm, but after a severe cold in mid-July (with yellow nasal discharge, fever, and cough), I have been feeling like there is phlegm in my throat every day, which is difficult to expel. When I do manage to...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to primarily focus on symptomatic treatment for now, and to recheck the chest X-ray or consider additional out-of-pocket cancer marker tests in 3 to 6 months.[Read More] Persistent Phlegm After Cold: When to See a Pulmonologist?
Understanding Lung Shadows in Company Health Checkups: What You Need to Know
The company health check revealed pulmonary shadows? Hello Doctor: After my company health check-up, the report mentioned "left upper lung field linear opacity." During high school and college, I experienced pneumothorax twice, once on the left side and once on the righ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: 1. X-rays can visualize surgical sutures (metal wires). 2. There is a minimal relationship between throat clearing and lung inflammation![Read More] Understanding Lung Shadows in Company Health Checkups: What You Need to Know
Understanding Hemoptysis: When to Worry About Blood in Sputum
The issue of phlegm? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond. In June, I had an upper respiratory tract infection. After the cold improved, I still had a cough, and one morning I coughed up phlegm mixed with blood about the size of a one-dollar coin. After intenti...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Ah Ping: The most common cause of hemoptysis is bronchitis. Recurrent hemoptysis requires a painless bronchoscopy, which is performed under general anesthesia. Any causal relationship is merely based on empirical data. Theoretically, this is correct; most cases of hemoptysis...[Read More] Understanding Hemoptysis: When to Worry About Blood in Sputum
Understanding Cough and Phlegm: When to See a Pulmonologist
Please ask your question? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a lot of nasal discharge, some phlegm, and a slight sore throat, with minimal coughing except for occasional attempts to clear my throat. I visited a general clinic and was prescribed medication; the doctor mentione...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Common symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis include a cough lasting more than two weeks, fever, fatigue, and weight loss, especially if there has been contact with a family member who has tuberculosis. It is recommended to have a chest X-ray if the cough persists for more th...[Read More] Understanding Cough and Phlegm: When to See a Pulmonologist
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?
Understanding Persistent Throat Irritation: When to Seek Medical Advice
Itchy throat? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about a persistent itchy sensation near my throat, close to the collarbone (is it the trachea? I'm not quite sure about the location). However, I do not have a cough (occasionally I experience chest tightness). This sensat...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello MIRIAM, common conditions may include inflammation of the throat itself or allergy-related post-nasal drip issues. If there is no worsening over time, it may be advisable to continue monitoring. However, if symptoms worsen, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist o...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Irritation: When to Seek Medical Advice
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
Chronic Throat Itching: Causes and Concerns Beyond the Collarbone
There is a persistent and recurrent itching sensation from the throat and Adam's apple to the central depression of the clavicle? Hello Doctor, since February of this year, I have been experiencing frequent itching in my throat. When the itching is severe, it can trigger a f...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The central depression of the clavicle tends to elicit a similar discomfort response upon palpation. There is no need to use palpation to test for underlying issues. If symptoms do not improve, consider seeking treatment from either Western or Traditional Chinese Medicine ...[Read More] Chronic Throat Itching: Causes and Concerns Beyond the Collarbone
Asthma or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder: Understanding Your Symptoms
Is it asthma or autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I have asthma due to family history (my grandfather had asthma), but under the misconception that I no longer had asthma symptoms after middle school, my parents didn't let me use a dry powder inhaler, fear...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms still resemble asthma. The pulmonary function test showed improvement in symptoms after inhalation of a short-acting bronchodilator. The report can be further interpreted by your physician. The difficulty in breathing affects the autonomic nervous system as a...[Read More] Asthma or Autonomic Nervous System Disorder: Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Unexplained Chest Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
For examinations with no clear diagnosis? I have been experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing for the past week, but it has become more pronounced in the last two days, especially at night. I even have to take a breath while eating. I went to a clinic where they mea...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsiao, regarding your family medical history, the information provided has been evaluated with an X-ray, which has initially ruled out some acute conditions. You are experiencing symptoms such as cough and sputum production. For further evaluation, it is recommended tha...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Discomfort in the Stomach, Chest, and Throat: A Guide
Discomfort in the stomach, chest, and throat? Hello, doctor. Last October, I experienced stomach discomfort (loss of appetite, feeling full after eating a little, and nausea) and went to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy. The doctor informed me of mild inflammation and prescr...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: After undergoing an endoscopy, it has been confirmed that there are no tumors in the esophagus. Dietary changes and continued use of gastric medications should lead to improvement in gastroesophageal reflux. For the sensation of a foreign body in the throat, you may first ...[Read More] Understanding Discomfort in the Stomach, Chest, and Throat: A Guide
Understanding Hemoptysis: Causes, Risks, and Smoking's Impact
Hemoptysis of unknown origin? Hello Doctor, my father is 53 years old and has been smoking for 40 years, currently smoking an average of 20 cigarettes a day. Three months ago, he coughed up blood-tinged sputum. He had an X-ray done at the hospital, but the doctor did not provide ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Large tumors and typical cavitary lung infiltrates are more easily diagnosed by X-ray, while small nodules may simply indicate bronchitis or early-stage pulmonary nodules. It is generally safer to follow up after three months to check for any changes, and follow-up examina...[Read More] Understanding Hemoptysis: Causes, Risks, and Smoking's Impact
Unexplained Hemoptysis: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Hematemesis for about a week with no identifiable cause? A family member, a 23-year-old male currently abroad, has a history of tuberculosis that has been resolved. Around the end of March this year, he experienced severe coughing symptoms without hemoptysis, which was diagnosed ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: First, use hemostatic medications to control the bleeding. Avoid heavy lifting or constipation, and do not consume spicy foods, supplements, fried foods, or dishes with alcohol, as these may cause microvascular rupture in scar tissue. Also, avoid drinking very hot water or...[Read More] Unexplained Hemoptysis: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults
Understanding Lung Nodules: Discrepancies in X-Ray Results and Next Steps
The health check report indicates the presence of some millet-sized pulmonary nodules in both lungs? Hello Doctor: On April 2nd, I underwent a physical examination at a health check-up clinic, and the diagnosis indicated that there were some millet-sized pulmonary nodules in both...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The imaging quality may vary, but we will primarily rely on the comprehensive report, which should not pose any issues! The chest and back pain resembles neuropathic pain; it is important to stay relaxed. If you have a productive cough, please visit the outpatient clinic t...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: Discrepancies in X-Ray Results and Next Steps