CT scan, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 8

A 1 cm nodule has been discovered and is scheduled for removal, but I still feel anxious inside? Hello Doctor, I had a CT scan this month which revealed a 1 cm nodule in my right upper lung. It is solid and has spiculated margins, but it is not ground-glass. A few days ago, my do...

Choking sensation with an itchy chest? Hello Doctor, on the evening of July 10th, I choked a little on some vegetable leaves during dinner, which caused me to cough violently for a few seconds, but I returned to normal shortly after. However, for the next few days, I felt persist...

Postpartum back pain Hello Doctor, this is a question I previously raised. I developed back pain two weeks after completing my postpartum confinement, which is six weeks after giving birth. The pain is located in the middle of my back, neither too high nor too low. I did not fall...

X-ray report inquiry? Hello Dr. Yang: Recently, the X-ray report from my company's health check mentioned "suspected linear calcification in the right lung measuring 7x0.2 cm." Two years ago, I underwent a minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to remove a ground...

Abnormalities in the lungs? Hello Doctor: Last month, I had a physical examination, and the chest X-ray showed an abnormality with a small dark shadow in the lungs. The doctor suspected it might be tuberculosis, so I underwent a CT scan and sputum tests. However, all three sputum...

Spontaneous Pneumothorax (CT Scan) Hello Doctor: I had bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax seven years ago (once on each side, approximately six months apart). Due to recent changes in military service classification, anyone with a history of spontaneous pneumothorax on both sides...

Is chest tightness a sign of asthma? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent shortness of breath and chest tightness for many years. Usually, I feel a slight tightness, but I often need to take deep breaths. During severe episodes, it feels very uncomfortable, as if I...

I am unsure whether it is necessary to discuss with the attending physician about undergoing a further examination with LDCT (Low-Dose Computed Tomography)? Hello Doctor, I hope it's not too presumptuous of me to ask about my two chest X-ray results. I am unable to understan...

Lung issues Hello Doctor, In the CT scan report from my physical examination, lung nodules were found in the right middle and lower lobes, along with mild bronchiectasis. The X-ray report indicated pulmonary infiltration and aortic sclerosis. I have also been experiencing chest...

The impact of bronchiectasis? Last year, I had a persistent cough for two months. In January of this year, I underwent X-rays and a CT scan, which revealed mild bronchiectasis. Since January, I often have phlegm in my throat, and I definitely cough after running, producing yellow...

Questions about pulmonary CT scans? A few days ago, my company conducted a health check, which included a lung CT scan. Later, the hospital called to inform me that a small white spot was detected in my lungs, but they couldn't clearly identify what it was. They suggested th...

Rapid deterioration of suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia of unknown origin? Hello doctor, my mother is a stage I breast cancer patient and has been undergoing chemotherapy. Two weeks after her fourth chemotherapy session, she developed a fever. The doctor mentioned that she had so...

Lung cancer issues? The difference between microinvasive carcinoma (stage 1A) and carcinoma in situ lies primarily in the extent of invasion. Microinvasive carcinoma (stage 1A) refers to a cancer that has begun to invade the surrounding tissues but has not penetrated deeply. It...

CT Report The phrase "complete interval regression of ground-glass opacity in the bilateral lower lobes" indicates that the ground-glass opacities observed in the lower lobes of both lungs have completely regressed or improved over time. This suggests that there has bee...

Ground-glass opacities Hello Doctor, On October 14th of this year, a low-dose chest CT scan revealed a ground-glass opacity measuring approximately 0.7 cm in my left lower lung. I consulted with thoracic surgeons at both Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Mackay Memorial Hosp...

Should a lung abscess be treated with immediate surgery? Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. How does a lung abscess form in the lungs due to a Salmonella infection, and if a CT scan reveals that some lung lobe tissue has necrosed, should the patient undergo immediate s...

Pulmonary CT scan ground-glass opacities? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my mother. During her chest X-ray, there were no abnormalities, and she did not exhibit any symptoms (she has been hoarse recently, but fortunately, a laryngoscopy revealed vocal cord nodules). ...

Complications after pneumothorax? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on October 20th, and it seems that the airbag deployed and impacted my chest, leading to a pneumothorax and collapse of my left lung. I was taken to the emergency room, where they performed intubation and dra...

Abnormal white spots on X-rays? My father has been experiencing difficulty breathing and wheezing, so he went to see a doctor. An X-ray revealed a white shadow above the diaphragm in the right lung. Could you please tell me if this location is more likely to be benign or malignan...

The treatment for pneumonia, pleural effusion, and empyema identified through a computed tomography (CT) scan typically involves the following approaches: 1. **Pneumonia**: Treatment usually includes antibiotics to target the specific bacteria causing the infection. Supportive c...