Cough, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 18

Right chest pain? I started experiencing pain inside when taking deep breaths and changing positions a week ago. Now, even my upper right back hurts during those movements, but the pain only occurs while moving. What could be the issue?

Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Abscessus Hello Dr. Yang, my mother is 65 years old and has been living in Japan for over 30 years. Due to a persistent cough, she was diagnosed last month at a specialized hospital in Japan with a non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection caused by My...

Lung issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that I feel short of breath while singing, and I sometimes experience a bit of trembling during that time. I also find it easy to become breathless when walking or climbing stairs, and I feel a sense of chest tightness and difficulty b...

Breathing requires significant effort to intake air? Hello, doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of needing to exert a lot of effort to breathe, which started after using undiluted bleach for cleaning. After feeling unwell while scrubbing the toilet, I quickly o...

Cough for approximately 6 days? Hello, doctor. I am currently serving in the military, and I have been experiencing symptoms since early October. It started with an itchy throat, and after about two days, I developed a sore throat and a cough. After noticing these symptoms, I vis...

Poor bronchial health? Hello Dr. Yang: I previously visited a doctor due to a cough, and after an X-ray examination, it was found that my bronchi are in poor condition. I would like to ask you, Dr. Yang, since I do not smoke or have long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, and I a...

Intermittent cough Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my cough, which has been fluctuating. I'm not sure what the cause is. Previously, I experienced a period of about 2 to 3 months where my cough was accompanied by some white, translucent phlegm, usually occurring aft...

Involuntary twitching of the right chest? Hello, Doctor: For more than the past six months, I have been experiencing an involuntary pulsating sensation in the inner part of my right chest, similar to a heartbeat, but more rapid, which causes discomfort. When it becomes severe, it...

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?

Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, Dr. Yang. I do not have a smoking habit, but during a business trip in March of this year, I smoked a few packs while socializing with colleagues and supervisors. Since then, I have experienced intermittent coughing and chest and bac...

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...

Swallowing difficulties I would like to ask the doctor if food can accidentally enter the trachea while eating. Recently, I experienced a strange sensation in the middle area of my left second rib shortly after swallowing. I suspect that something may have gone down the wrong way...

Left lower lung nodule? Dear Dr. Chen, In late March of this year, I underwent a chest X-ray and blood tests, including tumor marker tests, at Cathay Health Checkup. The report in mid-April indicated "significant vascular shadow in the left hilum, possibly a mass lesion,&qu...

The tightness in the collarbone and throat? Hello, Doctor. I am a liver transplant recipient and have been experiencing post-nasal drip and mild gastroesophageal reflux. Three years ago, I felt tightness around my clavicle and consulted a pulmonologist who mentioned that I have a...

Father has been experiencing chronic left chest pain? Hello doctor, my father has been experiencing left chest pain for about three years. He often pats his left chest while sitting, and recently the force of the patting seems to have increased. Additionally, he occasionally has ...

Questions related to cryptococcosis and pneumonia? Dear Dr. Huang Yi-Wen, Last May, while I was organizing my mother's rental place, I found a drying rack covered with white substances and powdery material. Without thinking much, I wiped it down with a wet tissue, but some ...

Pain on the outer side of the chest when exhaling? Hello, doctor. I do not smoke or drink, and I have been experiencing this condition for a week. The pain is located on the outer side of my left chest, specifically on the side of my body. I feel a very mild pain when I exhale, u...

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 ...

Lung tumor Hello, doctor. My family member had lung issues due to long-term smoking and has quit smoking. The previous physician mentioned the possibility of lung cancer. After treatment, the condition has improved, but there is still a persistent cough. Recently, chest pain prom...

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...