Lungs, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 11

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...

Should a lung abscess be treated with immediate surgery? Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. How does a lung abscess form in the lungs due to a Salmonella infection, and if a CT scan reveals that some lung lobe tissue has necrosed, should the patient undergo immediate s...

Questions related to choking? If you accidentally choke while drinking water and cough, it's important to be aware of the potential risks. If a foreign object, such as a piece of glass, were to enter the lungs, it could lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty br...

Symptoms of spontaneous pneumothorax and related issues with flying? Hello, Doctor. I am currently nineteen years old (height 170 cm, weight 50 kg). I experienced my first spontaneous pneumothorax in May of last year and was hospitalized for oxygen therapy, after which I was disc...

Questions related to cryptococcosis and pneumonia? Dear Dr. Huang Yi-Wen, Last May, while I was organizing my mother's rental place, I found a drying rack covered with white substances and powdery material. Without thinking much, I wiped it down with a wet tissue, but some ...

Is this considered asthma? Hello Doctor, I have two questions. 1. Recently, I sometimes yawn, and when I inhale deeply, my throat makes a wheezing sound. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night, and I also noticed a noise in my throat while inhaling, which is somewhat ...

Choking on water issue? Hello, Doctor. I think I choked on water while drinking, but since I still had water in my mouth, I held my breath and swallowed the water before breathing again. After that, I only coughed two or three times, and my breathing is normal now. I don't f...

There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that beer or betel nut can aid in the recovery from pneumothorax. Pneumothorax is a medical condition that requires appropriate treatment, and it is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper management? Hello doc...

Inhaling polluted air can cause chest tightness? Hello, doctor. Whenever I inhale polluted air, I start to feel a tightness in my chest, whether it's from vehicle exhaust, incense smoke at temples, or cigarette smoke. When I experience this chest tightness and then drink wat...

Can lung LDCT replace chest X-ray? Hello, the chest X-ray included in the health check-up package can be omitted if your wife is undergoing a lung LDCT (Low-Dose Computed Tomography) scan. The LDCT is more sensitive and provides a detailed assessment of the lungs compared to a st...

Bilateral upper lobe fibrosis with pleural thickening at both apices? Hello Dr. Yang, I have received my chest X-ray results from my health check-up, which indicate no definite active pulmonary infiltration or consolidation in this study. However, there are mild fibrotic change...

The fluid drained from pleural effusion is extracted from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. Unfortunately, I cannot provide images, but you can find diagrams of the pleural cavity and pleural effusion in medical textbooks or reputable medical websites? 1. As per the title,...

Cough lasting more than six months? My mother is 53 years old and has been experiencing a dry cough since the beginning of this year, which seems to be getting worse. She has seen an ENT specialist and a pulmonologist at the National Taiwan University Hospital in Yunlin and at Ch...

Mycoplasma pneumonia, cough issues cannot be resolved! Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with Mycoplasma pneumonia, bronchial type, around the end of June 2018. At that time, I received medication treatment, and blood tests confirmed the diagnosis, but my cough issue has not been res...

Linear opacities in the lungs? Hello, doctor. I had a health check-up last month, and the report indicated that I have "bilateral pulmonary interstitial opacities." I am unsure what type of lung disease this falls under. I also have a slight scoliosis in my thoracic and...

Pleural effusion has been persistent? I consulted with the doctor regarding my father, who had a stent placed on July 17, 2018, and was discharged on July 18. On July 19, he went to the emergency room for evaluation of pleural effusion, where 400-500 cc of fluid was immediately d...

Coughing and chest tightness? Hello, doctor; I am studying Animal Health at a vocational school. Last September, when I first entered the rabbit barn on the farm, I started coughing after cleaning the barn. I went to see an ENT specialist, and after taking medication for a month ...

Symptoms after discontinuing medication for pulmonary bullae and pulmonary tuberculosis? Thank you, Director Jian, for your previous response. I completed six months of tuberculosis medication in early July. On that day, I had a follow-up appointment where I underwent X-rays and ...

To prevent the recurrence of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), it is advisable to carry the following medications: 1. Acetazolamide (Diamox) - This medication can help prevent altitude sickness and reduce the risk of HAPE. 2. Dexamethasone - A corticosteroid that may be used...

Worsening during the treatment process of pulmonary tuberculosis (2) Thank you, Director Jian, for your detailed response last time! Since there is no reply function, I have to trouble you again. Thank you, Director Jian. After I mentioned that my condition had worsened, I hurrie...