Understanding the Causes of Wheezing Sounds During Inhalation
There is a wheezing sound during inhalation? Hello Doctor! I have secondary hypertension, which is currently being managed, with blood pressure readings around 110-120/65-75. I am taking NORVASC 5 mg half a tablet daily, CONCOR 5 mg half a tablet daily, and SPIROTONE 25 mg half a...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. There are many causes of cough, including pulmonary issues, cardiac conditions, nasal allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 2. Using Peichia/Motilium may alleviate symptoms; GERD could be a possible cause, and an upper endoscopy can be performed for fur...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Wheezing Sounds During Inhalation
Understanding Chest Pain: Exploring Causes Beyond Muscle Tension
Chest tightness or pain? Hello Dr. Qu: About three to four years ago, I experienced intermittent chest tightness or pain, accompanied by discomfort in my throat and a sensation of phlegm. I consulted with family medicine and pulmonology specialists, and after X-rays, no issues we...
Dr. Qu Changke Reply:
Hello Ah-Hong: The diagnosis of a disease relies on a comprehensive assessment of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and other factors. I would like to know if you smoke and whether you have undergone an electrocardiogram (ECG) or pulmonary function tests. T...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Exploring Causes Beyond Muscle Tension
Understanding Coughing During Pregnancy: When to Seek Medical Help
Coughing can cause discomfort in the chest cavity? Hello Doctor: My wife is over three months pregnant and has been coughing due to a cold for nearly a month. The cough is quite severe, and at times there are traces of blood and discomfort in her chest. There have been several ni...
Dr. Qu Changke Reply:
Hello, Xiaoming: A chest ultrasound may not be very helpful for your wife; however, considering a sputum test could be beneficial. Additionally, there are many causes of coughing, such as bronchitis, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), among others. It is essential to...[Read More] Understanding Coughing During Pregnancy: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Shortness of Breath: Causes and Next Steps for Relief
Dyspnea Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing difficulty breathing at night, and I even have sharp pain in the area of my heart. I also feel soreness in my back, and my muscles are extremely tense. I have been trying to go to bed before 11 PM, but I am re...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello Nini: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. It seems you are on the right track by consulting a pulmonologist. To confirm whether you have asthma, you may consider scheduling a pulmonary function test and a bronchodilator response test. I hope this infor...[Read More] Understanding Shortness of Breath: Causes and Next Steps for Relief
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Chest tightness and sharp pain in the upper back? Hello, doctor. For over a year, I have frequently experienced chest tightness, stabbing pain in my back, and difficulty breathing, especially during fatigue or significant weather changes. Initially, I underwent a gastrointestinal...
Dr. Li Shiwei Reply:
Hello: 1. The X-ray is the same, but the focus of the thoracic physician and the cardiologist differs; however, this does not mean that there are no issues in the thoracic region. 2. It cannot be determined. 3. Consider pulmonary function and lateral X-ray. 5. It is not necessary...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Effective Solutions for Chronic Cough: Expert Advice You Need
How to treat a cough? Dear Dr. Chien, I have been coughing for many years. My older brother, husband, son, and mother, among many others, have all asked me why I haven't seen a doctor. I just don't tell them that I have seen many doctors, but I still haven't gotte...
Dr. Jian Linzhen Reply:
Chronic cough requires a chest X-ray to rule out pulmonary issues. If no problems are found, consider post-nasal drip, allergic asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), smoking, and the use of ACE inhibitors for hypertension. It is recommended to visit an outpatient clinic...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Chronic Cough: Expert Advice You Need
Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: Next Steps for Diagnosis
Regarding chest pain and chest tightness? I have been experiencing intermittent chest tightness and pain on my left side for a long time. It may be related to a past car accident. I do not have any bad habits like smoking or drinking. Recently, the symptoms have persisted for sev...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
There are many causes of chest pain or discomfort, including cardiac diseases (which can be evaluated with echocardiography and electrocardiogram), esophageal issues (such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophagitis), pulmonary diseases, and neuromuscular conditions (such ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort: Next Steps for Diagnosis
Understanding Hiccups: Causes and Solutions for Chest Discomfort
Hiccup Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask for your guidance regarding some issues I have been experiencing for many years: 1. I feel an uncomfortable sensation in my chest when I rotate my upper body. 2. I often feel the urge to burp but cannot, and it feels like something is...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to visit a major hospital for pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, and gastrointestinal examinations (gastroscopy and upper gastrointestinal imaging) to confirm whether there is gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with asthma, so that appropriat...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups: Causes and Solutions for Chest Discomfort
Chronic Cough in My Mom: What Specialist Should We Consult?
Please provide more details about your mother's condition so I can assist you better? My mother has been coughing for many years, and it is not due to a cold. When she coughs, it lasts for several minutes as she tries to expel the phlegm from her throat. She has gone to the ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Dear Mr. Chiu: Your mother has been coughing for many years, and if her chest X-ray is normal, it essentially rules out more than 90% of pulmonary diseases. Other causes of chronic cough include: 1. Allergic bronchitis or asthma, for which pulmonary function tests may be consider...[Read More] Chronic Cough in My Mom: What Specialist Should We Consult?
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Discomfort? I have been experiencing chest pain for the past year. Sometimes the pain is on the right side, and sometimes on the left side. The pain is generally located beneath the breasts or near the center of the chest. The sensation is not very intense; it feels more like a d...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: There are numerous causes of chest pain. Based on what has been described, the likelihood of musculoskeletal pain (such as poor posture, strain, or excessive coughing) is relatively high. If there is no improvement after correcting posture, a chest X-ray may be warranted. ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Why Can't My Persistent Cough Be Cured? Expert Insights
Why can't a cough be cured? Hello Dr. Ke: I often cough, and whenever I do, my grandfather and children urge me to see a doctor. However, I have already consulted many doctors in the past, but my condition has not improved. I also dislike coughing and feel quite uncomfortabl...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
There are many causes of chronic cough, such as asthma, tuberculosis, allergic rhinitis leading to post-nasal drip, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is recommended to visit a hospital for a chest X-ray, pulmonary function tests, and blood tests to accurately diagnos...[Read More] Why Can't My Persistent Cough Be Cured? Expert Insights