Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 38

Is bronchial allergy considered asthma? I have been coughing for almost two months, often experiencing a scratchy throat and cough, and recently I've also had difficulty breathing and feeling short of breath. I went to the hospital for pulmonary function tests and a bronchia...

Coughing issues? Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you again. You mentioned that if there are two or more family members with lung cancer, regular CT scans should be performed. Does this refer to direct relatives only, or do collateral relatives count as well? My uncle and ...

Experiencing chest tightness while running could be a sign of pneumothorax? Hello, Dr. Huang. I usually don't exercise much, and when I do, it's mostly activities like shooting hoops or playing badminton, which don't make me breathless. Recently, I've started ...

X-ray issues...!!! Can chest X-rays reveal issues with the bones in the thoracic cavity?

Questions related to tuberculosis (TB)? I have a few questions to ask the doctor: 1. I have had a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, located at the bottom of my neck, for a long time. However, I underwent a skin test on August 1, and the final result was 5mm. Does this mea...

Transmission of Tuberculosis (TB) Hello, doctor. A few days ago, my Japanese parents went to see a pulmonologist due to a cough that lasted for a week. They were wearing masks at the time, and there was another patient in the room who seemed to be undergoing treatment for tubercu...

Chronic cough condition? Dear Dr. Yang, I would like to consult you regarding a cough issue. My mother has been experiencing intermittent coughing for over half a month, occasionally producing a small amount of phlegm. Initially, her cough was quite severe, so we visited a nearb...

Pulmonary tumor measuring 2.2 centimeters? Hello Doctor, my mother has been suffering from unexplained chest pain and back pain (her arm cannot be fully extended) as well as esophageal pain for over a month. She has seen many doctors, some of whom said the esophageal pain is due ...

Infected with tuberculosis? Is tuberculosis the same in both pulmonary and extrapulmonary pathology? Why do some people refer to it as "necrotizing and non-necrotizing," while others say "caseous and non-caseous"? Which one is correct? Thank you.

Influenza, pneumonia, treatment duration, and complications? Hello Doctor: My family member, a 46-year-old male, is experiencing a 40-degree fever due to influenza, along with pneumonia. After screening, there is evidence of pulmonary infiltration, and his white blood cell count ...

Lung examination Hello Doctor: My father has been suffering from a persistent cough for 1 to 2 months without improvement. A CT scan revealed a 0.4 cm white spot at the left lung base, along with slight collapse symptoms. A bronchoscopy was arranged for further evaluation, but th...

Chest pain issues? Chest pain caused by gastrointestinal issues typically occurs in the central part of the chest, often along the line connecting the breasts. Thank you!

Tuberculosis Screening Currently, the tests for tuberculosis (TB) include chest X-rays, tuberculin skin tests (TST), and other more accurate out-of-pocket tests. One such test is the Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), which is a blood test that detects the immune response to ...

Bronchiectasis with frequent coughing and white sputum? Hello Dr. Yang, my mother has been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and has been coughing for over five years. Recently, her condition has worsened. She has been following your advice to drink warm water, practice deep breathin...

A 0.5 cm tumor was found on the CT scan? Hello, doctor. I underwent a health check-up and had a test for the lung cancer tumor marker Cyfra 21-1, which resulted in a value of 5.8 (with a reference range of <3.3). I later had a CT scan that revealed a 0.5 cm tumor in my lung, b...

Coughing up phlegm that cannot be expelled? Hello Dr. Yang: My mother has bronchiectasis and a chronic cough. She is 58 years old and has recently reported that her symptoms have worsened. She feels that she has phlegm that she cannot seem to cough up, and her coughing has become...

Bronchiectasis with frequent coughing and white sputum? Hello Dr. Yang: I am the family member of the patient who consulted you on July 23rd. Ms. Yang's mother is feeling much better now, but her chronic condition has not improved; she often coughs (which has been ongoing fo...

Generalized warmth (without fever) and overall weakness? Hello Doctor, Patient: Female, 58 years old. No fever but experiencing generalized warmth and weakness. Medical History: The patient's temperature has fluctuated between 36°C and 37.5°C over the past two weeks, wit...

Increased pulmonary markings? Recently, I participated in a general health examination for workers, and during the chest X-ray, it was noted that there was an increase in lung markings. Nine months ago, I had a health check at another hospital, and the chest X-ray showed no abnor...

Home Care for Tuberculosis and How to Prevent Transmission Yesterday, my father-in-law was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Due to his advanced age (79 years) and limited mobility, he was unable to be admitted to the hospital promptly when the physician recommended it. In p...