Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Suspected pneumothorax Hello, doctor: Since I was in junior high school, I have occasionally experienced difficulty breathing, which I initially thought was due to nasal congestion. However, during high school, it seemed to worsen, and I have been experiencing intermittent pain i...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
This condition is not a pneumothorax, which refers to the presence of air in the pleural cavity, causing chest pain and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. The symptoms you described are rather nonspecific. It would be advisable to visit a hospital with a thoracic depart...[Read More] Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
How to Determine If You Have Tuberculosis and Find a Doctor
If you are unsure how to determine whether you have tuberculosis (TB), you should seek a healthcare provider? Dr. Jiang: Hello, I was found to have calcifications in my lungs six years ago during a medical outreach program. Since then, I have been getting annual chest X-rays, and...
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
Hello: 1. There are many causes of hemoptysis, with common causes including bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, or lung tumors. Severe coughing due to bronchitis can also lead to the rupture of blood vessels, resulting in hemoptysis. 2. The so-called calcification ...[Read More] How to Determine If You Have Tuberculosis and Find a Doctor
Managing Persistent Phlegm After Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes and Solutions
Post-inhalation pneumonia, characterized by excessive sputum production, can be attributed to several factors. The inflammation and irritation of the airways may lead to increased mucus secretion. Additionally, residual infection or bronchial hyperreactivity can contribute to ong...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
It may be related to bronchiectasis following pneumonia, or injury to the mucosa of the throat after intubation, or frequent choking incidents. The sputum associated with bronchiectasis requires time to heal, so it is advisable to avoid cold drinks and cold foods such as radishes...[Read More] Managing Persistent Phlegm After Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Bronchiectasis: Future Implications and Treatment Options
Bronchiectasis Hello Director Chang, 1. Since both lower lobes of the lungs have bronchiectasis that cannot be surgically removed, what will be the potential future developments? 2. Currently, there is approximately two to three tablespoons of thick yellow-green sputum each morn...
Dr. Zhang Zhengda Reply:
To Frank: 1. It may lead to respiratory failure, but it could take a long time. 2. Therefore, it is necessary to perform postural drainage every day. Medicine has its limits, and patients need to take good care of themselves once they understand this. 3. How about steaming radish...[Read More] Understanding Bronchiectasis: Future Implications and Treatment Options