Cough, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 28

Coughing persists after a cold? Hello doctor, I had a cold about a month and a half ago, and since then I have been experiencing a persistent cough. I smoke, and the cough is dry, occurring only once or twice occasionally (I don’t cough while sleeping). I would like to know if th...

Regarding tuberculosis, thank you Dr. Yang for your response? Thank you, Dr. Yang, for taking the time to respond amidst your busy schedule. My grandfather, who was originally in the isolation ward, was transferred to a general ward last Wednesday, the 19th, after starting medica...

Inhaling wood dust can lead to various health issues. Short-term exposure may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as respiratory symptoms such I was walking down the street and, while daydreaming, I didn't notice that I was walking through a construction ...

Throat, clavicle, and right chest pain? Today during my lunch break, I practiced with the brass band as a trumpet player. I was out of breath from climbing the stairs, and since I was late, I immediately started playing after setting up my instrument. About half an hour into play...

Regarding the culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis? Hello Doctor, my grandfather is 89 years old. In August of this year, he was taken to the emergency room due to health issues and later transferred to the intensive care unit. After being discharged, he gradually regained his h...

I have had phlegm in my throat and a scratchy sensation for about three weeks? Since the last cold, I've started to have phlegm in my throat, and sometimes it feels itchy. The phlegm is white and somewhat transparent, and it's difficult to cough up. What condition could...

Pain between the breasts? Doctor, I woke up in August 2015 with pain in my chest. For the next half day, I experienced persistent dull pain. In the following days, any exertion in my upper chest would intensify the pain, but it was usually brief, lasting no more than 15 seconds, ...

Difficulty breathing Initially, there was a headache and dizziness, followed by fever and chills. After that, the dizziness persisted along with digestive issues. In the past two days, there has been difficulty breathing, a cold, and a cough with some phlegm.

Mountain sickness issue Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it's safe for me to ride a motorcycle to Wuling and make a short stop before coming back down, considering that I had surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax around April and May of last year and my condition has been...

During the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, there is a sudden onset of hemoptysis? Hello Doctor: My mother is currently being treated for tuberculosis and has been undergoing treatment for over four months. Previously, her X-ray showed cavities, and she has also had a CT scan...

Sputum of tuberculosis patients If your hands come into contact with the sputum of a patient with tuberculosis, it is important to follow these steps for proper handling: 1. **Immediate Hand Hygiene**: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If so...

Sputum with blood streaks? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that my phlegm sometimes contains streaks or spots of blood. When I touch a specific gap between my teeth with a tissue, it also bleeds, but I can't see any blood in the gap when I look in the mirror. I have h...

Persistent cough Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since mid-August. Initially, I only had a slight fever and sore throat, but the cough has become increasingly severe. I visited two clinics without any improvement, and when I went to a large hospital, an X-ray revealed some inf...

Audible deep breathing? Hello, doctor. Recently, for the past week, I have been experiencing a friction sound (a wheezing sound) during the first few deep breaths while lying down at night before sleep and in the morning upon waking up. After that, it goes away (it only happens w...

Physical discomfort? Hello, Doctor. About a month and a half ago, I suspected that I inhaled some debris through my nose, and since then, I have been unable to clear it. I didn't pay much attention to it, but the next day, I developed a strong sensation of a foreign body in ...

Respiratory sounds with sputum during breathing (medical consultation has been sought)? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my previous visit to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital where I had an X-ray and sputum test. I do not have tuberculosis, but it seems my lungs are a bit dirt...

Pulmonary issues? Hello Dr. Jian, A year ago, during a health check-up, I underwent a chest X-ray and a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. The report indicated suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (I have not experienced any cough or symptoms). I have been followed up in the ou...

Severe cough Hello, doctor. I have been coughing for about a month now, and it gets worse after I eat breakfast. The cough resembles what I was previously diagnosed with as "allergic pharyngitis," so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, it seems to have wors...

Sputum with blood (not just blood streaks)? Hello, Doctor: Recently, when I take a nap and wake up, I often have phlegm in my throat around noon, sometimes with a blood taste. Initially, the first one or two coughs do not have blood, but the third one does, and then the fifth one...

There are white spots in the thoracic cavity, and the CA 19-9 level is 37.41? I have a family history of palpitations and anemia. Recently, I experienced a recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I have changed my diet and no longer eat fried or spicy foods. I lost ...