Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pulmonology FAQ

Chronic throat dryness (slight pain), excessive white phlegm (without blood). No cough, no chest tightness or pain? Hello Doctor: During my high school years, I experienced a persistent cough that lasted for at least a month, prompting me to see a doctor. After some time, I was t...

Shortness of breath? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing and wheezing at night due to a cold, accompanied by cold sweats and numbness in my fingers. I have visited the emergency room multiple times, but blood tests and X-rays showed no issues. Subsequently...

Chest pain/chest tightness/shortness of breath & cough/medication consultation Hello, Doctor. Since around the middle of last year, I have been experiencing severe coughing at night/midnight, which I initially thought was due to an unresolved cold (I returned from Europe at t...

Rib pain Hello, I have been experiencing rib pain intermittently for the past two years. The pain comes on suddenly and then disappears just as abruptly, with no regular pattern. Two years ago, I had persistent back pain for several months, which then suddenly resolved for a few ...

Chest pain? Hello, Doctor. During lunchtime, I was leaning on my desk reading when I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest and abdomen. It came in waves, especially noticeable when I inhaled, and then it suddenly became very painful before stopping abruptly. I would like to ask ...

Left upper back pain and chest tightness or chest pain? Hello doctor, I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t exercised for a long time, but after starting some light exercise, I woke up the next day with sudden chest tightness and pain in the upper left back, accompanied by diffi...

Occasional sharp pain in the right chest? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in the area between my ribs, about three finger widths above my right nipple, which lasts for about 10 seconds before returning to normal. A while ago, I visited the hosp...

Sharp pain at the lower edge of the left chest? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden sharp pain at the lower edge of my left chest. The pain can occur whether I'm standing, sitting, lying flat, lying on my side, or even prone. I can't pinpoint a s...

Left chest tightness and pain? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a localized pain in my chest since September of last year, which led me to visit a pulmonologist. A chest X-ray was taken, and it showed no significant issues. At that time, the doctor suspected it might be gas...

Sharp pain in the left chest? Hello Doctor, I have occasionally experienced chest tightness and pain in the past, but in the past week, I have noticed a more pronounced pain and tightness in my left chest. This occurs more frequently between 7 PM and 11 PM, lasting anywhere from ...

Discomfort in the chest? Hello doctor, about a month ago, I went for a run in cold weather, but halfway through, I started experiencing chest pain. I ignored it and continued running, but since then, my chest has been feeling uncomfortable with sharp and tight pains, especially w...

Central chest tightness and pain? Hello, about two days ago I felt a tightness in the center of my chest, and the area between my stomach and chest felt uncomfortable. The tightness has since subsided, but I still experience some pain in the area between my stomach and chest. I a...

Intermittent chest tightness or discomfort? Hello Doctor, I experience episodes of uncomfortable chest tightness and pain every once in a while, usually occurring at night while resting. This happens about two to three times a year, with intervals sometimes exceeding six months, ...

Chest pain, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath? Doctor, I would like to ask about my recent symptoms. I've been experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, and wheezing. I went to the hospital for a 24-hour ECG, echocardiogram, and chest X-ray. The doctor said ther...

Wheezing, crepitations, sputum production? Dear Vice President Wang, I have been experiencing the symptoms described for nine years, but they have recently worsened over the past month. The symptoms occur with any physical activity, such as climbing stairs, brisk walking, or dur...

Intrathoracic spasm Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing spasms in the middle of my chest for two months (there is no pain when pressing on the surface). Recently, it has become more severe at night, causing me to wake up due to cramping. About two years ago, I underwent cathet...

Shortness of breath and dry cough? Hello Doctor: I have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but I have not experienced symptoms recently. However, since last week, I have been feeling a tightness in my chest, which is different from the previous sensation of ches...

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...

Gastroesophageal reflux can occasionally cause breathing difficulties? Hello, doctor. I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and have undergone an endoscopy and been on medication for over four months (under the care of a hepatobiliary and gastroenterology specialist). How...

At night, when I lie flat to sleep, I experience bloating in my stomach, a feeling of breathlessness, and a sensation as if my throat is blocked. I keep burping air? Hello doctor, in the past year, whenever I lie down to sleep at night, I experience bloating in my stomach, and I ...