Understanding Abdominal Muscle Pain in Lung Cancer Patients with Cough
Patients with lung cancer may experience abdominal muscle pain due to persistent coughing? Hello Doctor, my mother is 59 years old and is a stage IV lung adenocarcinoma patient. She has been diagnosed for about two years and has brain metastasis. She underwent whole brain radiati...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: There are many conditions that could potentially trigger a cough. Based on your description, it is currently difficult to determine the specific issue. I recommend that you take your mother for a follow-up appointment and discuss the relevant treatment options with her att...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Muscle Pain in Lung Cancer Patients with Cough
Effectiveness of Mixing COVID Vaccines: AZ and BNT for Severe Cases
Inquiry about the efficacy of the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine against severe illness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you two questions. I received my first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine in mid-September last year. 1. With the recent outbreak of the Omicron va...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Currently, Taiwan offers four types of COVID-19 vaccines, including AstraZeneca (AZ), BioNTech (BNT), Moderna, and Medigen. Since you received the AZ vaccine for your first dose, you can choose any of the four vaccines for your second dose. Regarding the effectiveness of d...[Read More] Effectiveness of Mixing COVID Vaccines: AZ and BNT for Severe Cases
Does Vaccination Cause Lung Lobe Fibrosis? Exploring the Connection
Fibrosis of the upper lobe of the lung? Is there a possibility that vaccination could cause pulmonary lobar fibrosis?
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello Mr. Yu, according to the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control, the common vaccines in Taiwan do not have pulmonary fibrosis as a side effect. However, if one contracts COVID-19, there is a possibility of ...[Read More] Does Vaccination Cause Lung Lobe Fibrosis? Exploring the Connection
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Individuals with Asthma
Individuals with a history of asthma are advised to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello Doctor: Eight months ago, I experienced chronic allergic inflammation of the airways, and my asthma flares up during cold weather. I have been undergoing asthma treatment for the past six mont...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Any vaccine has a clear protective effect against severe illness and death. The current situation in Taiwan may not offer many options. There are currently not many literature reports available, but if you have the choice, you might want to search online for more informati...[Read More] COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Individuals with Asthma