Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 20

Involuntary twitching of the right chest? Hello, Doctor: For more than the past six months, I have been experiencing an involuntary pulsating sensation in the inner part of my right chest, similar to a heartbeat, but more rapid, which causes discomfort. When it becomes severe, it...

Questions about lung adenocarcinoma? I have several questions for the doctor. 1. What is the definition of family medical history? If there is only one case of a relative having a condition and no one else in the family has it, does this still fall under the medical definition ...

In individuals with pulmonary fibrosis, an infection with Pneumocystis pneumonia can lead to exacerbation of pulmonary fibrosis or further loss of lung function? Hello Doctor: My grandmother was diagnosed with severe pulmonary fibrosis earlier this year, and in mid-August, she wa...

Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, Dr. Yang. I do not have a smoking habit, but during a business trip in March of this year, I smoked a few packs while socializing with colleagues and supervisors. Since then, I have experienced intermittent coughing and chest and bac...

I have been hospitalized for pneumonia three times in a row, and the doctors are puzzled, as all tests have come back normal? Hello, Doctor. I initially experienced severe shortness of breath and a high fever. On December 5, 2018, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed wi...

Left lower lung nodule? Dear Dr. Chen, In late March of this year, I underwent a chest X-ray and blood tests, including tumor marker tests, at Cathay Health Checkup. The report in mid-April indicated "significant vascular shadow in the left hilum, possibly a mass lesion,&qu...

Tightness in the clavicle? Hello doctor, a few years ago I asked you about the discomfort I felt in my collarbone area. For the past few years, I have been regularly seeing a pulmonologist every three months. The doctor mentioned that I have a small lung capacity and mild asthma,...

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...

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 ...

Abdominal discomfort and pain issues? Hello, doctor. About four months ago, I experienced pain in the liver area and unusual anxiety. Prior to that, I was hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis about six months ago, and during blood tests, the doctor found elevated liver enzymes....

Stage I lung adenocarcinoma My grandmother, born in 1931, underwent a single-port thoracoscopic surgery on the right upper lobe last month. Last week, the pathology report confirmed that the doctor diagnosed her with early-stage lung cancer, stage I. The physician recommended tak...

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...

Doctor, I am 18 years old and do not smoke. Why was I diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing stomach pain, and during the examination, I was unexpectedly found to have pulmonary fibrosis. The doctor mentioned that it might be scarring left from ...

An 18-year-old child, who has never smoked, has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis based on X-ray examination? Hello Doctor: My child often experiences sudden pain in the stomach and chest. One day, we took him to the hospital, where an X-ray revealed pulmonary fibrosis. The ...

How to prevent pneumonia? Dear Director Yang, I have an elderly family member who is nearly ninety years old and suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He experiences severe shortness of breath and currently uses a urinary bag. Due to his difficulty in moving...

Frequently choked? Hello doctor, I have been frequently choking on water lately. It's not very serious, just a few coughs and then I'm fine, but since it happens often, I'm a bit worried about whether any water might remain in my trachea. If I choke on water and do...

Bronchitis Hello, doctor. I am currently suffering from bronchitis triggered by a cold. I would like to inquire whether bronchitis is easily transmissible to others, as well as some dietary restrictions and recommended foods for bronchitis. Additionally, can I engage in more inte...

Swelling in the right costal margin? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue. The area around my right rib cage is more swollen compared to the left side. It doesn't hurt much, but sometimes it feels a bit uncomfortable. A few days ago, I had an X-ray for wor...

Can individuals who have been in contact with tuberculosis (TB) or those with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) travel by airplane? 1. Recently, an elderly family member at home was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). However, due to my work schedule, I only spend less than five...

Do hospital workers need to undergo annual chest X-ray screening for tuberculosis? Is it not sufficient to first perform a PPD/TST test? In my previous work at a hospital in the United States, I only had to undergo a chest X-ray upon starting my job, and then an annual PPD test, ...