Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Management Tips
Persistent cough after a cold? Hello, Doctor: I started coughing in early March due to a cold, and it has persisted for two months. I visited a clinic during this time (I have no other physical discomfort, only the cough). After taking medication, there was some improvement, but ...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
A cough lasting more than three weeks after a cold is not uncommon, but it is important to rule out other thoracic diseases. Please visit a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray, and further discussions can be held with the pulmonologist. Thank you.[Read More] Persistent Cough After Cold: Causes and Management Tips
Can Spontaneous Pneumothorax Recur After Just One Month?
Is there a recurrence of pneumothorax? In early March of this year, I was hospitalized for 4 days due to a spontaneous pneumothorax (left lung) (my first pneumothorax). Recently, over the past three days, I have been experiencing a sensation of slight suffocation (between the col...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The diagnosis of pneumothorax still requires the assistance of a chest X-ray examination. It is recommended that if your symptoms continue to worsen and you experience shortness of breath, you should promptly return to the thoracic clinic for follow-up and a chest X-ray![Read More] Can Spontaneous Pneumothorax Recur After Just One Month?
Managing Worsening Symptoms During Tuberculosis Treatment: Key Insights
Worsening during the treatment process of pulmonary tuberculosis (2) Thank you, Director Jian, for your detailed response last time! Since there is no reply function, I have to trouble you again. Thank you, Director Jian. After I mentioned that my condition had worsened, I hurrie...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
1. After contracting tuberculosis, the lungs may be damaged and become more sensitive, leading to increased coughing due to air pollution and colds. 2. It is not necessary to take tuberculosis medication for a lifetime, and a cold will not trigger tuberculosis. 3. If there ar...[Read More] Managing Worsening Symptoms During Tuberculosis Treatment: Key Insights
Understanding the Worsening of Tuberculosis During Treatment: Key Insights
Worsening during the treatment process of pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello Doctor: In early December last year, I suddenly experienced full-body chills and shivering at night. The next day, I had severe chest pain. I had previously experienced night sweats while sleeping. I initiall...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
1. It is important to know whether the sputum culture was positive at the time of diagnosis and if there are results from drug susceptibility testing. 2. The current condition requires another sputum test to check for the presence of bacteria, and a rapid diagnostic test for ant...[Read More] Understanding the Worsening of Tuberculosis During Treatment: Key Insights
Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Coughing symptoms Since January of this year, I have been experiencing recurrent colds due to taking care of children, resulting in two to three episodes of illness. Although the colds have resolved, I have been suffering from a persistent cough. Before the Lunar New Year, I took...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Based on what has been described, it is more likely to be caused by a sensitive trachea or post-nasal drip. However, since this is not an in-person consultation, please visit a pulmonologist for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Chest Discomfort and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Feeling cool and numb in the chest area, with weakness in the left hand? Hello: A few days ago, I had a fever and went to the emergency room. After two days, I noticed that I had a persistent cough and a hoarse voice, so I continued to seek treatment at an ENT clinic. After takin...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please return for a follow-up consultation with Dr. You.[Read More] Chest Discomfort and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Persistent Cough: Is It a Sign of Lung Cancer?
My father has been coughing for a long time? My father is about 45 years old and has a smoking history of 20 years. He quit smoking over a year ago. For the past couple of years, he has been experiencing persistent coughing. According to my mother, his cough has improved since he...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for consultation.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Is It a Sign of Lung Cancer?
Should I See an ENT or Pulmonologist for Chronic Cough and Throat Issues?
Should I see an otolaryngologist or a pulmonologist? Hello Dr. Yang, I have hypertension and take one tablet of Epaned 5/80 daily to control my blood pressure. Since December of last year, I have been experiencing chronic cough and a dry throat with a feeling of inflammation. Aft...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The X-ray is normal, and you do not smoke, so there is no need to worry about lung adenocarcinoma at this time. The symptoms you are experiencing may be related to your constitution, and it is recommended that you consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.[Read More] Should I See an ENT or Pulmonologist for Chronic Cough and Throat Issues?
Discomfort Below the Sternum: Possible Causes and Concerns
Discomfort in the middle of the ribs? Hello, since the day before yesterday, I've been feeling a crackling sensation in the middle of my ribs, just below the xiphoid process, especially when I exhale forcefully or cough. Coughing causes some pain, and it feels like there...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please visit the pulmonology department for evaluation and consider getting a chest X-ray.[Read More] Discomfort Below the Sternum: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Left chest pain? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent left-sided chest pain (which feels like pressure) for the past year. The pain worsens with coughing and tilting my head back. I had a chest X-ray in January 2018, which was normal (I have had three X-rays during th...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. If the chest X-ray and low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) do not show any lesions sufficient to explain the chest pain, you may first consult with an orthopedic or cardiology specialist. 2. The LDCT report from June 2016 indicates infiltration; the follow-up interval s...[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Shoulder Pain After Pneumonia Treatment: When to Seek Help
Pneumonia shoulder pain? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing for over a week and have thick yellow phlegm. I do not have a fever and had a chest X-ray on Wednesday, which showed a white area in the lower left lung. The doctor diagnosed me with pneumonia and prescribed antibiotics....
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: If you have new symptoms, consider returning for a follow-up appointment with your physician, especially if you are experiencing worsening shortness of breath, as it is important to seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain After Pneumonia Treatment: When to Seek Help
Understanding Tightness Around the Clavicle: Causes and Concerns
Tightness in the middle of the clavicle? Hello doctor, last time I asked you about the tightness in my collarbone. I went to the hospital for an examination, and they said it was related to my reduced lung capacity. I would like to ask you about my post-nasal drip; I wake up ever...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Wenwen: Insufficient lung capacity can be evaluated with a standard pulmonary function test along with a bronchial provocation test. This can help determine whether there is an obstructive or restrictive airway issue. For post-nasal drip, the severity needs to be assessed; a...[Read More] Understanding Tightness Around the Clavicle: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Abnormal Chest X-Ray Results: Next Steps and Specialist Consultations
Abnormal chest X-ray findings? Hello Doctor: During a recent health check-up, an abnormality was found in my chest X-ray: thickening of the left pulmonary hilum bronchial wall. I researched and found that most related keywords refer to bronchial wall dilation, but I do not have a...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: There are no symptoms. It is recommended to return to the thoracic clinic for a follow-up chest X-ray in three months. Please ask the physician to assist with the interpretation![Read More] Understanding Abnormal Chest X-Ray Results: Next Steps and Specialist Consultations
Could It Be Lung Cancer? Understanding Persistent Cough Symptoms
Could it be lung cancer? Three months ago, I had a fever and cold, and ever since recovering from the cold, I have been coughing non-stop. It's been almost three months since I got sick, and the medication hasn't helped. I’ve been increasingly stressed and worried about...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Ah-Cheng: I have reviewed your description, and lung cancer should be ruled out. Based on your age, chest X-ray, and the interpretation by the pulmonologist, early-stage or even late-stage lung cancer may not necessarily present with symptoms. Common symptoms such as cough, ...[Read More] Could It Be Lung Cancer? Understanding Persistent Cough Symptoms
Will Pneumonia Heal on Its Own? A Case Study of Persistent Cough
Pneumonia follow-up issues? While abroad, I experienced a fever and cold and took over-the-counter medications prepared by a clinic. After a week of persistent fever and cough, I returned to Taiwan for medical attention, where my temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius. A rapid te...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
Your pneumonia has basically healed, and only the remaining symptoms need treatment.[Read More] Will Pneumonia Heal on Its Own? A Case Study of Persistent Cough
Persistent Cough for Over a Month: Understanding Viral Infections and Treatment Options
Coughing for over a month? Hello, doctor. I have been coughing for over a month with a lot of nasal discharge, which is green in color. The phlegm is not yellow, and I often feel a tickling sensation in my airways, leading to persistent coughing that produces a "hih hih"...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is likely just bronchitis or tracheal allergy. If there are no abnormalities on the X-ray, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to adjust the body's constitution.[Read More] Persistent Cough for Over a Month: Understanding Viral Infections and Treatment Options
Why Does My Throat Itch and Cause Coughing While Eating?
Experiencing throat irritation and coughing while eating? Hello Doctor: For the past few months, I have been experiencing sudden and intense itching in my throat, accompanied by severe coughing. It feels like there is an increase in mucus in my throat, which leads me to constantl...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Cindy: You have issues with post-nasal drip and gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to a persistent cough that is difficult to treat. As for the choking cough, the esophagus and trachea are very close together, and when swallowing food, the trachea can be affected by tem...[Read More] Why Does My Throat Itch and Cause Coughing While Eating?
Understanding Persistent Asthma and Pulmonary Nodules: What You Need to Know
Since October, I have been experiencing frequent asthma attacks, and an X-ray shows the presence of a nodule? Hello Doctor: I have a history of nasal allergies and have experienced intermittent asthma attacks in the past (which can be relieved with a bronchodilator). However, sin...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The X-ray should be fine, but allergic rhinitis (sometimes with sinusitis causing yellow nasal discharge) and asthma still require regular visits to the pulmonology department![Read More] Understanding Persistent Asthma and Pulmonary Nodules: What You Need to Know
Chest Tightness and Pain: Could It Be Early Lung Cancer?
Chest pain and lung cancer? Hello doctor, this month I have been experiencing occasional feelings of tightness and dull pain in my left chest, without a fixed point of pain (sometimes it occurs in the right chest as well). Occasionally, it is accompanied by palpitations, but it i...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Early-stage lung cancer usually has no symptoms. Your symptoms seem more like nerve pain. Learning to relax and getting plenty of rest should help improve your condition![Read More] Chest Tightness and Pain: Could It Be Early Lung Cancer?
Understanding Persistent Cough: Is It Asthma or Something Else?
Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, doctor. Last year, I experienced severe coughing that made me feel like vomiting, and I sought medical attention in the pulmonary department, where I was diagnosed with cough-variant asthma. After using the medication prescribed by t...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Although the current symptoms do not resemble an asthma attack, having been previously diagnosed with asthma, it is still necessary to have regular follow-ups and treatment with a pulmonologist![Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough: Is It Asthma or Something Else?