Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 3

The tidal volume (Vte) decreased from December 31, 2012, to January 3, 2013? I am consulting regarding my daughter who requires respiratory care (weight 65 kg). Since 2015, her average tidal volume on the ventilator has been above 550 ml, but starting from December 31, 2023, I ob...

Intermittent sharp pain in the left chest? The individual has no prior medical history but recently discovered that their mother has stage IV lung adenocarcinoma. They have started researching related information and are uncertain whether their symptoms are due to excessive stres...

Tobacco Issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you something. About a year ago, due to my lack of understanding, I bought a pack of small cigars from a convenience store. I smoked them like cigarettes, inhaling into my lungs, and each time I would smoke one by one. There was o...

Ground-glass opacification Hello Dr. Shen, my mother underwent a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan in 2020, which showed no significant nodules, but there was subpleural ground-glass opacification in the right lower lobe. The doctor and the report did not recommend regular...

The health check report shows a red flag for the NSE index? Hello Doctor: I recently had a blood test for health screening, and the only abnormal result related to cancer is the NSE level, which is marked in red. The standard value is 23.5, but mine is 33. Besides this, I also ha...

My father suddenly experienced sharp pain in his left chest? Hello Dr. Kuo, I would like to ask you two questions. 1. I am inquiring on behalf of my father. Last night, while he was using his phone, he suddenly felt a cramping sensation above his left chest, near his heart, whi...

Is follow-up necessary for the X-ray report? Hello, last month my family member was hospitalized for orthopedic surgery. During the hospitalization, a chest X-ray was performed, and now I see the report in the health record as follows: "Increased lung markings, bilateral wit...

The issue of being overwhelmed by the smell of cleaning products? Hello doctor, due to the need for cleaning, I mixed several cleaning agents such as bleach and other cleaners. Today, I neglected to wear a mask, and after adding water, a very uncomfortable, foul, and extremely ir...

Could you please provide more details about the issue regarding health insurance subsidies for computed tomography (CT) scans? Hello, doctor. I recently had a chest X-ray and noticed a small white spot. I do not smoke or drink, and I work in an office environment. After reviewing...

Coughing with wheezing and missed doses? Hello Dr. Shen, I have been experiencing these symptoms for 10 years, but they have recently worsened over the past year. Whenever I engage in physical activity, such as climbing stairs, brisk walking, or during times of emotional stress, ...

Chest pain with a sharp, stabbing sensation? Occasionally, I experience sudden sharp pain in my chest (not very frequent, but it happens once or twice a week). The pain is so intense that I feel the need to hunch over to alleviate it (standing up straight makes it worse). The pai...

Questions regarding the pathology report of lung adenocarcinoma? Hello Doctor: After undergoing low-dose lung cancer screening, I was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. At the beginning of the month, I had a thoracoscopic resection of the tumor, and the doctor informed me that i...

Long-term smoking with a small amount of blood in the sputum? Hello Dr. Kuo, I am asking on behalf of my father. He is currently 59 years old and has been a long-term smoker, smoking two packs every three days. About a year ago, he began experiencing chronic cough and sputum prod...

Persistent mild dry cough with slight shortness of breath? Hello Doctor: Due to family members exhibiting cold symptoms, I began experiencing throat discomfort in mid-October. On October 17, I visited an ENT specialist after my family members had already shown symptoms. After thr...

Pain in the diaphragm area when lying down? Hello, I have a history of pneumothorax (surgically treated in 2005). In recent years, I occasionally experience back pain (no more than twice a year), but it resolves with rest and avoidance of strenuous activities. However, last Satur...

Pulmonary emphysema with mild thickening of the apical pleura? Hello doctor, about three years ago I had a spontaneous pneumothorax. Later, the doctor performed a CT scan and mentioned that there was a bleb in the left lower lung, but I wasn't advised to return for a follow-...

I would like to consult the physician regarding the content of this report? A 44-year-old female; Clinical Information: Right lower lobe (RLL) ground-glass opacity (GGO) measuring 0.4 cm (serial image 65) has progressed since the image from October 2020. Computed Tomography (CT) ...

Wheezing, coughing, vomiting, and incontinence? Hello, Director Yang. I had a stent placed in October 2013. About five months later, I began experiencing occasional missed beats, accompanied by vomiting (usually without anything in my stomach, but in rare cases, severe vomiting c...

Difficulty in exhaling carbon dioxide? Hello Doctor, my mother is a breast cancer patient, and the cancer cells have metastasized to various organs for several years. Recently, she has been hospitalized due to excessive carbon dioxide accumulation and currently requires a bi-leve...

Intermittent chest tightness and the sensation of sounds in the lungs when lying down? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with COVID-19 three months ago. After recovering, I occasionally experience shortness of breath and chest tightness, but I do not have a cough. I visited a family ...