Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 29

Physical discomfort? Hello, Doctor. About a month and a half ago, I suspected that I inhaled some debris through my nose, and since then, I have been unable to clear it. I didn't pay much attention to it, but the next day, I developed a strong sensation of a foreign body in ...

Pulmonary issues? Hello Dr. Jian, A year ago, during a health check-up, I underwent a chest X-ray and a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan. The report indicated suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (I have not experienced any cough or symptoms). I have been followed up in the ou...

Sharp pain in the center of the chest? Currently, every time I take a deep breath, I experience chest pain that feels like being squeezed tightly. Sometimes it hurts quite a bit, and other times it's less painful. I used to enjoy watching horror movies, and I would feel a sl...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have experienced shortness of breath a couple of times, where I feel the need to take deep breaths. Other than that, I haven't had any other discomfort. I had similar symptoms during the winter as well, and I'm unsure if t...

Frequency of chest X-rays Hello Doctor, I am a contact of tuberculosis and have been under surveillance for two years. I have had chest X-rays almost every year due to school entrance examinations and military service physicals, and I even had them twice in one year. Will this fr...

Tuberculosis and Dust Exposure Concerns I would like to ask the doctor if tuberculosis can be transmitted through objects. I am particularly concerned about whether I could get infected if I visit a convenience store where an employee is infected. Recently, I noticed that the sta...

Sudden inability to breathe? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sudden tightness in my chest (a feeling of constriction) accompanied by difficulty breathing, but it resolves after a few seconds. This used to happen infrequently, but I have noticed an increase in frequency r...

Regarding pleural effusion? Hello, doctor. A few weeks ago, my father was hospitalized at Lin Shin Hospital, where his blood sugar was found to be over 700, and he was subsequently diagnosed with diabetes. He is now monitoring his blood sugar daily, which has been controlled. How...

Pulmonary nodules? Hello, doctor. My mother had a chest X-ray last year that revealed a white spot, and the doctor recommended continuous monitoring. Recently, during her follow-up X-ray, the original spot had not changed, but a new spot appeared. The doctor suggested a low-dose ...

Respiratory issues I have been experiencing pain in my trachea and left chest area for almost a week now. I can't pinpoint a specific pain location, and I can only exhale slowly and gently. I feel my heart rate increasing and it's somewhat uncomfortable (my mother has c...

Chest tightness or pain? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent chest tightness and a sensation of pressure in my throat, as if I need to burp but can't. When I try to burp, it feels like there are bubbles that want to come up but don't. This has been going on for ...

Pain below the right rib cage? I had a cough for half a month, and the day I stopped coughing, I started experiencing pain under my right rib cage. When I lie down and feel the urge to cough or sneeze, I have to press on the right side of my body to avoid the pain; otherwise, I h...

Chest tightness, difficulty breathing? I have occasionally experienced chest tightness and pain for a long time, sometimes on the left or right side, and at other times near the heart. However, every time I undergo tests, the results show normal findings. Recently, I suddenly wok...

Pain in the middle of the ribs? Hello: 1. There is a localized area of discomfort in the upper middle part of my chest, around the mid-rib region. The area is small and fixed, and I experience noticeable soreness or pain every morning when I get up or turn over in bed. However,...

Chronic cough Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl who moved from central to northern Taiwan. In the past year or two, I have started experiencing a sensation of tightness in my airways, feeling like there is something there. I don't actually cough or produce phlegm, but t...

Respiratory distress syndrome Experiencing difficulty breathing after standing for a long time, along with intermittent feelings of faintness, especially under the sun, can be concerning. It seems that you sometimes forget to breathe and have to consciously remind yourself to do ...

Chest contusion, rectal bleeding? Hello, Dr. Zhou: Two weeks ago, I fell down the stairs and impacted my chest (around the middle of the ribs). There were no visible bruises, and I went to a large hospital for an X-ray, which showed no abnormalities. However, I still experience p...

Dad has been frequently waking up in the middle of the night due to upper body pain? Your father, who is 60 years old and has a history of smoking and alcohol use, has been experiencing pain in his upper arms that radiates to his chest during the night. The pain feels like it ori...

Difficulty breathing? I have been experiencing these symptoms for a long time, but recently they have worsened. I have chest pain, difficulty breathing, and before going to sleep at night, I feel like I'm not breathing properly, which causes me to wake up frequently. I went ...

Sternal pain In recent days, I have been experiencing persistent pain in the bones of my left chest. I usually sleep on my side, and it is very painful when I turn over. It also hurts significantly when touched. A few years ago, I had palpitations and consulted a cardiologist, wh...