Difficulty breathing, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 4

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? ...

Chest tightness and difficulty breathing while eating? Hello Doctor: Recently, I suddenly experienced difficulty breathing while eating. I tried walking around and taking deep breaths, but it only worsened, leading to dizziness and numbness in my hands, feet, and face. I felt a s...

Shortness of breath Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old, 163 cm tall, and weigh 46 kg. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, my work has been forced to stop, and I have mostly stayed at home. Starting last week, I experienced shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats, but it improve...

Difficulty breathing and nasal congestion? Hello, doctor: I have had a cold for about three weeks with no improvement. In the first week, I experienced a sore throat and cough. In the second week, I had persistent nasal congestion throughout the day, phlegm in my throat, dry coug...

Difficulty breathing with phlegm in the throat? Hello, I've recently been experiencing difficulty breathing and a sensation of not getting enough air. Sometimes I feel like there's phlegm in my throat that I can't cough up. I visited a family medicine doctor who me...

Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and numbness in the hands and feet? On June 8th, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night feeling as if my heart had stopped. My breathing and heartbeat felt very slow. Later, when I got out of bed, I felt very dizzy and had...

Chest tightness with occasional sharp pain? Hello doctor, I have a question. Sometimes I feel a pressure on my heart, accompanied by intense anxiety, and then my hands and feet become cold and weak, with some difficulty breathing. I find that taking deep breaths can provide some ...

I feel like I'm not breathing and suddenly wake up just as I'm about to fall asleep? Hello, doctor. Around 3 AM on May 26, I suddenly woke up and realized that while my inhalation was normal, my exhalation was very short. I then felt a bloated sensation in my stomach an...

Chest tightness or pain? Hello doctor, I started experiencing a heavy and tight sensation in my chest after being hit in the chest while playing basketball. However, I do not have issues with shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Initially, the discomfort was in the center...

Chest tightness and difficulty breathing? In recent days, I've suddenly felt a tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing, and my stomach hasn't been feeling well lately. However, I don't have any other symptoms besides the stomach issues. Could you please advi...

Lung issues Hello Doctor: During a previous health check, it was noted that there was "partial lung expansion and increased infiltration in the left upper lung lingula." Later, when I went to the hospital for a CT scan, the doctor was watching a variety show on the comp...

Shortness of breath, chest tightness/pain? Hello Dr. Lu: On May 9th, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night feeling short of breath. After waking up, my breathing was very rapid. I got up and walked around the living room, and after sitting down to rest for a bit, I felt s...

Physical condition I experience symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and fluctuating heart rates after drinking tea, coffee, or eating bread. My body feels weak, and these symptoms have gradually become more frequent. I visited an ENT specialist who ...

Could you please provide more details about the respiratory issues? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about something that has recently happened. For the first time, I suddenly experienced difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in my chest, and my heart rate increased, ...

Could you please provide more context or specify your question? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about something that has happened recently. For the first time, I suddenly experienced difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in my chest, and an increased heart rate, maki...

Dyspnea Since last week, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing before going to sleep, along with dizziness and chest tightness. I can also clearly feel my heartbeat. I don't dare to smoke anymore, and these symptoms occur every time just as I lie down to sleep. The n...

Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing. Sometimes I need to take deep breaths to feel like I'm getting enough air (occasionally, I feel like I'm not able to breathe normally). When I speak, I ofte...

Can severe nasal congestion and difficulty breathing cause chest pain? When I usually experience nasal congestion and difficulty breathing, I sometimes feel pain in my right or left chest, but the area is small. I know to use abdominal breathing, which prevents it from worsening ...

Asthma issues? Hello, Doctor: If someone has allergic rhinitis, is there a higher likelihood of developing asthma? Recently, my child has been experiencing wheezing and coughing during sleep, often taking a while to calm down. I sometimes have him use the inhaler prescribed by th...

Choking leading to abdominal pain? Is it normal to experience pain in the abdominal area, similar to the diaphragm, after choking on water at 7:00 PM, which caused severe coughing and difficulty breathing? The pain persists even during deep breaths until midnight.