GERD, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 3

First episode of chest tightness and difficulty breathing? I have a long-term allergy condition (due to sinusitis). On November 16 (Monday), I visited a general clinic for ENT (at that time, I was also experiencing a mild cough, cold, and fever). Starting from November 18 (Wednes...

Is it an issue with the autonomic nervous system or asthma? Hello doctor, I am 19 years old, 172 cm tall, and weigh 64 kg, with no family history of illness. One night, I suddenly experienced palpitations (around 110 bpm) and shortness of breath. After the doctor prescribed antia...

Please inquire about chest pain issues? Hello Doctor, the chest pain is located just below the clavicle, and there is some tenderness upon palpation. It has been intermittent for about three weeks. I initially thought it was due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and consu...

Discomfort in the right chest? Hello, I have been feeling a tightness in my right chest for the past few days, and I have noticed some pain in the area where my armpit connects to my chest. A few days ago, I did some weight training, and I also have a history of gastroesophageal ...

Pain between the breasts? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a subtle, sharp pain at the lower edge of the groove between my breasts in the morning. Recently, it has become more pronounced, and I also feel a sensation similar to being stabbed with a knife. This occurs about ...

Persistent phlegm after a cold? Hello Doctor, I have never had a cough or phlegm, but after a severe cold in mid-July (with yellow nasal discharge, fever, and cough), I have been feeling like there is phlegm in my throat every day, which is difficult to expel. When I do manage to...

Blood test Hello Doctor, a few days ago I went to the emergency room due to fever, chest tightness, pain, and difficulty breathing. I had blood tests and an X-ray. It was found that my white blood cell count was slightly elevated, and my troponin (Tn) level was over a thousand, w...

Discomfort in the stomach, chest, and throat? Hello, doctor. Last October, I experienced stomach discomfort (loss of appetite, feeling full after eating a little, and nausea) and went to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy. The doctor informed me of mild inflammation and prescr...

Central chest pain? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing central chest pain for the past two weeks. I am unable to exert myself when sneezing or lifting heavy objects. During the first week, I felt better for one day after four days of pain. However, in the second week, I wake...

Shortness of breath? I have a history of nasal allergies, but previously, nasal congestion did not affect my sleep. About a month ago, I experienced difficulty breathing for three to four consecutive days, which prevented me from falling asleep. I kept getting up to adjust my bre...

Thick phlegm in the throat that is difficult to expel? Hello Dr. Chen: Six months ago, a health check revealed "peribronchial shadows." However, at that time, I had no unusual physical symptoms, and the doctor advised me not to worry too much and to continue monitoring....

Coughing during pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my wife is currently 36 weeks pregnant. Around 30 weeks into her pregnancy, she started to experience a mild cough. It's usually just a light cough, but sometimes she feels like there's something in her throat that she needs to c...

There is a sensation of phlegm in the respiratory tract, and it feels like the cough is very deep? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent dry mouth and a dry throat. A few days ago, I even woke up in the middle of the night because of this, and drinking wat...

Feeling of not being able to breathe? Doctor, I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and recently I've been experiencing frequent shortness of breath, feeling like I can't get enough air, which is quite uncomfortable. I had an X-ray about four months ago, and it ...

Feeling of not being able to breathe? I have been feeling like I can't breathe properly lately, and my stomach is also uncomfortable with gastroesophageal reflux. I had an endoscopy, and my stomach was slightly red. The main issue is that for the past two weeks, whenever I l...

Breathing requires significant effort to intake air? Hello, doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a sensation of needing to exert a lot of effort to breathe, which started after using undiluted bleach for cleaning. After feeling unwell while scrubbing the toilet, I quickly o...

Shortness of breath Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about an issue I've been experiencing. This year, I have occasionally found myself having difficulty breathing while sleeping, lasting about 30 seconds, but I don't wake up during the episode; I only recall it a...

Chest tightness + sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I have been experiencing chest tightness and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat for over six months. Initially, the symptoms were less noticeable, so I didn't pay much...

Persistent cough? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have been suffering from a cold since before the Lunar New Year, and it hasn't completely resolved yet. To summarize my symptoms, I initially had a cough and nasal congestion, with yellowish-green phl...

Pain in the center of the chest? Hello, doctor. I have a history of heart disease, but I have recovered and have regular follow-up check-ups, including electrocardiograms and echocardiograms. My most recent examination was about six months ago, and there were no issues. However, ...