Understanding Lung Health: Do Small Cysts and Bubbles Require Monitoring?
Lung examination Hello, doctor. Recently, an elder in my family underwent a health check-up, and the results indicated the presence of small blisters and small bubbles in the lungs. The doctor did not provide much explanation, and I didn't know what to ask at the time. Howev...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
Hello: What type of chest imaging examination was performed to suspect the presence of small blebs and small bubbles? Are they blebs? It is difficult to detect small blebs and bubbles on a standard chest X-ray, and they are often asymptomatic and have no impact. However, one shou...[Read More] Understanding Lung Health: Do Small Cysts and Bubbles Require Monitoring?
Can a CT Scan Detect Abnormal Lungs After Seven Years of Spontaneous Pneumothorax?
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If your alveoli have abnormal dilation, a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan can still detect it![Read More] Can a CT Scan Detect Abnormal Lungs After Seven Years of Spontaneous Pneumothorax?
Understanding Lung Nodules: Discrepancies in X-Ray Results and Next Steps
The health check report indicates the presence of some millet-sized pulmonary nodules in both lungs? Hello Doctor: On April 2nd, I underwent a physical examination at a health check-up clinic, and the diagnosis indicated that there were some millet-sized pulmonary nodules in both...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The imaging quality may vary, but we will primarily rely on the comprehensive report, which should not pose any issues! The chest and back pain resembles neuropathic pain; it is important to stay relaxed. If you have a productive cough, please visit the outpatient clinic t...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: Discrepancies in X-Ray Results and Next Steps
Breathing Difficulties After Using Essential Oils: What You Need to Know
Choked on eucalyptus oil? Hello doctor, I have gained 20 kilograms due to foot pain from early March to early April. At the end of April, I started experiencing breathing obstruction. I have been examined by an otolaryngologist, who also performed a nasal endoscopy, and both ches...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are primarily related to nasal or upper respiratory tract narrowing (throat). It is recommended that you regularly follow up with an otolaryngologist and find ways to lose weight![Read More] Breathing Difficulties After Using Essential Oils: What You Need to Know
Can Mucus Travel from Lungs to Mouth Without Coughing?
Could this be phlegm? In the past two to three weeks, I have occasionally noticed blood streaks when I cough to clear my throat (but I don't feel the urge to cough and there is no phlegm; it's just a hard cough to clear my throat, and sometimes the liquid I expel from m...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: A small amount of tracheal secretions can move upward during normal breathing. Coughing remains a more effective action for expelling "foreign objects" or mucus from the trachea. Your condition still requires discussion and evaluation with a physician to determin...[Read More] Can Mucus Travel from Lungs to Mouth Without Coughing?
Understanding Tuberculosis Testing: Risks and Precautions for Family Members
If tuberculosis tests yield inconsistent results, could this lead to an unnoticed infection? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question. Previously, a family member was diagnosed with tuberculosis, so both my mother and I received a notice from the health department to undergo...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. For tuberculosis contact screening, a chest X-ray is typically performed first. According to the information provided, this was conducted at Hospital A. Initially, there were concerns regarding your mother's X-ray results, but upon re-examination, no lesions were f...[Read More] Understanding Tuberculosis Testing: Risks and Precautions for Family Members
Should I Discuss LDCT with My Doctor After Lung X-Ray Results?
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Previously, there were no signs of recurrence at the primary site after early treatment and subsequent follow-up of the tumor. It is unlikely that there will be sudden distant metastasis. It is recommended to consult a pulmonologist to assess whether the small nodules in t...[Read More] Should I Discuss LDCT with My Doctor After Lung X-Ray Results?
Understanding Right Upper Back Pain: Is It Muscle Strain or Lung Issues?
Occasional mild pain near the spine on the right side of the back? Hello, doctor. While I was eating, my nose suddenly became very itchy, and I felt the urge to sneeze but couldn't. At that moment, I had taken a bite of white rice and felt like something had momentarily gone...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If there is no severe coughing, it is unlikely that food particles have aspirated into the lungs.[Read More] Understanding Right Upper Back Pain: Is It Muscle Strain or Lung Issues?
Understanding Chest Tightness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest tightness issue? In recent years, I have frequently felt a sensation of chest tightness and consciously breathe through my mouth. Each time I breathe through my mouth, I experience a feeling of something being pushed open in my chest, which alleviates the tightness. Should ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to get an X-ray to ensure there are no issues with the lungs. If you have symptoms of nasal congestion, it is advisable to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist![Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Tightness in the Throat and Chest: Possible Causes and Solutions
Tightness in the throat? Hello doctor, I have been feeling a tightness in my chest and a sensation of constriction in my throat that connects to my lungs. I often feel short of breath and have a cough, especially when exposed to air conditioning, which seems to exacerbate the sym...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Difficulty in breathing may be caused by changes in air quality or temperature. It is advisable not to consume too many cold items, to drink plenty of warm water, and to ensure adequate sleep, which should help improve the condition.[Read More] Understanding Tightness in the Throat and Chest: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Chest pain? A few days ago, I was hit in the chest. Initially, it hurt when I breathed, but after a week, that pain went away. Now, I experience intermittent chest pain that seems to radiate. Is it possible that this could be pulmonary fibrosis? How long might it take to heal? If...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to get a chest X-ray to ensure that there are no issues with the lungs. If the discomfort persists, you may consider seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Recovery, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Unexplained chest pain? Hello Doctor: On the evening of March 22, I noticed a sharp pain in the upper left chest (about 7 cm below the clavicle, where I can feel the bone). The pain occurs intermittently, lasting about one second each time. A few times, I experienced pain when I ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of neuropathic pain. Relaxing and relieving stress should help improve your condition. It would also be advisable to visit a pulmonologist for a chest X-ray to ensure there are no abnormalities in your heart and lungs, which would provide ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, Exercise, and Management
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...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
It is recommended that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if any additional examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, Exercise, and Management
Understanding Lung CT Scan Results: What to Do Next?
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...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
Hello, it is recommended that you go directly to the pulmonology clinic for the physician to explain the abnormal results of your chest CT scan, without waiting for the report to be finalized. Of course, if you prefer, you can wait for the radiologist to complete the report and t...[Read More] Understanding Lung CT Scan Results: What to Do Next?
Understanding Your Chest X-Ray: Emphysema and Bronchial Changes
Lung issues Hello, Doctor: I have a history of bronchiectasis. Could you please help me assess the severity of the following X-ray report? Thank you! Chest: * Emphysematous changes in both lungs with increased markings * Bronchial wall thickening in both lower lungs * No def...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It seems to describe bronchiectasis combined with some degree of emphysema. The severity depends on how serious your cough or wheezing symptoms are. If you have respiratory symptoms, it is recommended to follow up with a pulmonology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Your Chest X-Ray: Emphysema and Bronchial Changes
Understanding Deep Coughing and Dry Throat: Causes and Concerns
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...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
Hello, a deep cough typically refers to a cough caused by bronchitis, which is a symptom of lower respiratory tract issues and differs from the upper respiratory infections associated with the common cold. There are many potential causes, such as viral or bacterial bronchitis, ga...[Read More] Understanding Deep Coughing and Dry Throat: Causes and Concerns
Persistent Chest Discomfort and Wheezing: Seeking Medical Advice
There is a sensation of foreign body in the chest, with no sound during inhalation, and a wheezing sound at the end of exhalation? Hello Doctor, my husband is 33 years old and has been experiencing a sensation of foreign body in his chest for about six months. He has symptoms suc...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The chest X-ray shows no abnormalities, and there is no wheezing during breathing, indicating that the lungs likely do not have significant issues. The slight sound at the end of exhalation may be due to secretions or mucus in the larynx (some individuals may experience po...[Read More] Persistent Chest Discomfort and Wheezing: Seeking Medical Advice
Understanding Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium Abscessus: Treatment and Management Options
Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Abscessus Hello Dr. Yang, my mother is 65 years old and has been living in Japan for over 30 years. Due to a persistent cough, she was diagnosed last month at a specialized hospital in Japan with a non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection caused by My...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Your mother likely had a culture of Nocardia species from her sputum about ten years ago. However, since her X-rays have been relatively stable, the clinical approach has been to monitor and follow up, as this bacterium is difficult to eradicate and has a high chance of re...[Read More] Understanding Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium Abscessus: Treatment and Management Options
Understanding Ground-Glass Opacity Changes in Lung CT Scans
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...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: It should be that the previous lesion has disappeared; please confirm with your physician again.[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Opacity Changes in Lung CT Scans
Managing Persistent Lung Issues: Effective Communication with Your Doctor
Lung issues Hello, Doctor. I have been diagnosed with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection for several years, and in recent years, I have been found to have bronchitis. The previous physician did not prescribe any medication for the former condition, and I have been taking ery...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) often colonize the lungs of certain individuals. If there is further deterioration observed on X-rays, treatment targeting this strain of NTM may be considered. The treatment course typically lasts longer than 12 months, and it is advisab...[Read More] Managing Persistent Lung Issues: Effective Communication with Your Doctor