Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19: When to Seek Medical Advice
Chest pain COVID-19 Hello Doctor, I am 29 years old. I tested positive for COVID-19 on June 17th, and today, on the eighth day, I am still testing positive. I would like to know if this is normal. My symptoms initially included mild throat discomfort, followed by more noticeable ...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: According to current guidelines, individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 are generally no longer contagious after a 7-day isolation period. A positive result on a rapid test may simply indicate the presence of viral genetic fragments in the body, not necessarily that the indiv...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19: When to Seek Medical Advice
Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Concerns in Chest Medicine
Persistent cough In mid-May, I experienced throat swelling. The pharmacy provided medication for four days, which alleviated my symptoms, but I began to develop a scratchy throat and a cough, without any phlegm. My throat is not painful or swollen, just slightly itchy. Occasional...
Dr. Wang Zhengde Reply:
Hello Miss Pikachu: Based on your description, I suspect that you may have been infected with the COVID-19 virus at that time, but the rapid test showed a negative result. Your current symptoms could be a result of post-viral syndrome. It is also possible that you are experiencin...[Read More] Persistent Cough: Understanding Causes and Concerns in Chest Medicine
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns After COVID-19
Left chest pain? I have been experiencing left chest pain since October of last year. I have G6PD deficiency and epilepsy, and I was diagnosed on May 23. I only had a cough and sore throat, and since I didn't receive the antiviral medication, the doctor prescribed traditiona...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your previous examinations have largely ruled out heart and lung diseases. It seems more like occasional nerve pain or localized muscle pain. You only need to take pain relievers (such as acetaminophen) to alleviate the pain when it becomes more severe![Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns After COVID-19
Understanding COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections and Long-Term Effects
COVID-19, virus-related issues? Hello, doctor. Although I have received three doses of the vaccine, I recently experienced a breakthrough infection and I'm unsure who transmitted it to me. Today is my last day of quarantine, but I am still coughing severely, with blood-strea...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: 1. To determine if there are irreversible changes in the lungs, please consult a pulmonologist. You may start with a standard chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests, after which the pulmonologist will decide if further examinations are necessary. 2. Currently, there are ...[Read More] Understanding COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections and Long-Term Effects
Understanding Bronchitis: Symptoms, Fever, and Throat Pain Explained
Bronchitis Is it normal to still have a fever, rapid heartbeat, and a sore throat with significant pain and bad breath on the second day of bronchitis? I did a rapid test and it was positive, and the X-ray on the first day indicated bronchitis.
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: In the course of COVID-19 infection, it is important to monitor for symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and blood oxygen levels. If the heart rate remains above 110-120 beats per minute and blood oxygen saturation is below 94%, medical attention sho...[Read More] Understanding Bronchitis: Symptoms, Fever, and Throat Pain Explained
Post-COVID Symptoms: Persistent Cough, Chest Pain, and Breathing Issues
After testing positive and completing isolation, there are still symptoms such as coughing with phlegm, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and chest pain? I was diagnosed last week and my condition improved a few days before the end of my quarantine, with only a lingering cou...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: After a COVID-19 infection, upper respiratory symptoms may occur, including cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, and so on. These symptoms may not fully improve immediately. It is recommended that you continue to monitor your condition closely. If your symptoms worsen, it...[Read More] Post-COVID Symptoms: Persistent Cough, Chest Pain, and Breathing Issues
Understanding Your Chest X-Ray Results After COVID-19 Diagnosis
I am a confirmed case; I would like to inquire about the chest X-ray report? Hello, Director. I was diagnosed on May 15th, and due to a persistent high fever, I went to the emergency room two days ago. During the visit, I had an X-ray taken while lying down, and I wasn't ins...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If there is no persistent high fever or cough accompanied by yellow or green sputum, it is unlikely to be pneumonia. An X-ray showing insufficient inhalation may present images consistent with the aforementioned description![Read More] Understanding Your Chest X-Ray Results After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Should My Kids Use Maintenance Steroid Sprays for Allergies?
Should I start using maintenance corticosteroid inhalers? Hello Doctor, my children are 18 and 20 years old and are university students. They have both been experiencing bronchitis and nasal allergies. During their high school years, they used to spray medications such as Pulmico...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your child's asthma issue has been treated and is currently stable without medication. It is recommended to monitor the situation. As for whether asthma medications can prevent COVID-19 infection, there is currently no evidence to support th...[Read More] Should My Kids Use Maintenance Steroid Sprays for Allergies?
Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Risks and Next Steps After LDCT
Low-dose computed tomography reveals ground-glass lung nodules? Hello, doctor. I have been smoke-free for over six months now, after smoking for 10 years at a rate of one pack a day. In January of this year, I had a cough and underwent a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. ...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Since I cannot view the original chest CT scan images, I am unable to provide appropriate recommendations. I suggest that you return to the hospital where the examination was conducted and discuss future treatment options with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Risks and Next Steps After LDCT
Managing Rapid Heartbeat After Omicron: Tips for Recovery at Home
Omicron-induced tachycardia? I am a confirmed COVID-19 patient, and it has been about ten days since my diagnosis. When I lie down and relax, my heart rate is around 60-80 beats per minute, but when I get up to drink water or sit, my heart rate spikes to about 120, then gradually...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your condition may be a post-viral syndrome resulting from a coronavirus infection. Currently, some hospitals have established integrated outpatient clinics for COVID-19. It is recommended that you seek medical consultation. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Rapid Heartbeat After Omicron: Tips for Recovery at Home
Understanding Drug Resistance in Lung Adenocarcinoma Treatment
Drug resistance in lung adenocarcinoma? Hello Doctor: I am diagnosed with stage 3B lung adenocarcinoma and currently undergoing treatment with Osimertinib. What are the reasons for developing drug resistance? Does a higher dosage of the medication increase the likelihood of devel...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: 1. Your prescribing physician will administer medication based on tumor treatment guidelines. Drug resistance arises from mutations in tumor cells and is unrelated to the dosage of standard treatment medications. 2. Cancer patients belong to a population with compromised i...[Read More] Understanding Drug Resistance in Lung Adenocarcinoma Treatment
Understanding Chest Pain and Low Blood Oxygen After COVID-19 Vaccination
Chest pain, low blood oxygen levels? Hello, doctor! I was diagnosed with Covid-19 around June last year, but I did not have any significant chest pain symptoms at that time. However, after receiving the BNT vaccine in November, I began to experience occasional chest pain. After g...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your symptoms may be related to heart or lung issues. As for whether there is a connection to the vaccine, it would require further evaluation of relevant medical reports. I recommend that you first visit a cardiology or pulmonology clinic for as...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Low Blood Oxygen After COVID-19 Vaccination
Post-COVID Complications: Understanding Antinuclear Antibody Levels
Post-COVID-19 diagnosis, anti-nuclear antibodies +160? Hello Dr. Wang, I was infected while dining at a restaurant on January 9 of this year and was subsequently taken to Taoyuan Min-Sheng Hospital. Upon arrival, my CT value was 18. Ten days later, my first test result was 41.4 a...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the rash and blisters on your palms and hands could indeed be due to an immune response. However, it is currently difficult to determine whether they are caused by the COVID-19 virus. Given that your ANA is greater than 160, I recommend that you ...[Read More] Post-COVID Complications: Understanding Antinuclear Antibody Levels
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
Persistent Cough and Shortness of Breath: What You Need to Know
Coughing / Slightly wheezing I would like to ask the doctor about my cough, which has lasted for almost a week. Every time I cough, it is very severe, and I feel like there is something stuck in my throat when I swallow saliva. Since yesterday, I have also been experiencing some ...
Dr. Lu Mingzhi Reply:
Hello: Do you have a history of asthma? Have you experienced any fever or runny nose? It is also advisable to consider undergoing COVID-19 testing. We recommend that you visit our outpatient clinic for a detailed evaluation and examination by a physician.[Read More] Persistent Cough and Shortness of Breath: What You Need to Know
Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Concerns
Chest pain upon palpation after vaccination? I apologize for the lengthy message. I have received my second dose of the Biotech vaccine, and shortly after, I experienced mild stabbing pain in my left chest that lasted for about a minute. Throughout the day, I noticed similar brie...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please visit the hospital for evaluation and diagnosis by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Breathing Difficulties: Causes and Concerns in Chest Medicine
Respiratory issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing occasional shortness of breath and difficulty breathing (without any signs of worsening). Sometimes, I feel like I can't get enough air. This condition has been ongoing for a month. I have tested negative fo...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: First, please have a pulmonologist check for any asthma issues or other respiratory problems. If organic and functional issues are ruled out, it may be related to psychological factors.[Read More] Understanding Breathing Difficulties: Causes and Concerns in Chest Medicine
Is Pneumonia Related to COVID-19? Understanding Lung and Urinary Infections
Is pneumonia related to COVID-19? On July 20, the rapid test was negative, and the chest X-ray showed mild inflammation in the lungs and mild inflammation in the urinary tract. Is there a connection between the lungs, urinary tract, and COVID-19? Is lung inflammation contagious? ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The X-ray shows mild pneumonia, but it may not necessarily indicate true pneumonia. The chance of transmitting it to others is quite low. The urinary tract infection is likely unrelated to COVID-19. It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist to manage gastroesophage...[Read More] Is Pneumonia Related to COVID-19? Understanding Lung and Urinary Infections
Persistent Chest Tightness After COVID-19: Causes and Next Steps
Persistent chest tightness and inability to take deep breaths after pneumonia discharge? Since developing chest tightness after contracting COVID-19 on May 23, the symptoms have persisted for two months even after discharge. During this period, follow-up visits included chest X-r...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It appears that the lung tissue has not been significantly affected. It is recommended to engage in regular exercise and to use sleep medications to assist with sleep, ensuring at least seven hours of sleep each night. Limit the intake of cold foods and learn to relax (mos...[Read More] Persistent Chest Tightness After COVID-19: Causes and Next Steps