Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 42

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation The father is 74 years old and was admitted for observation and treatment on March 27 due to chest tightness and shortness of breath without fever (diagnosed with COPD) after an outpatient visit at a hospital in the Yuanli...

Please provide more context or specific information regarding "ARDS" so I can assist you better? Dear Dr. Ke, I have heard that you are not only an excellent physician but also possess great medical ethics. Thank you very much! I would like to ask you again: The pati...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello Doctor, I currently have a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, along with pressure and strong halitosis, which is very distressing for me. I have a sensitive throat, and my first reaction to any foreign sensation is to gag. I...

Acute Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask about my father, a 72-year-old male, who is suffering from pneumonia complicated by ARDS. His current condition is as follows: the cause of pneumonia is unknown, with reports indicating the presence of Gram-positive bacteria. He is being t...

Esophageal cancer Hello: The patient's esophageal cancer is diagnosed as stage I, and only surgery is required without chemotherapy. Therefore, I would like to ask about the differences between traditional surgery and thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer.

Does smoking cause harm to the lungs? Hello Doctor: My mother has a habit of burning dried pomelo peels to repel mosquitoes while doing laundry. Every time she burns the peels, a lot of smoke is produced, and I end up inhaling the irritating smoke while washing clothes. I have to...

Chest pain during exercise accompanied by a metallic taste in the mouth can be concerning. It may indicate a serious condition, such as a cardiovascular issue or respiratory problem. It is important to seek medical attention immediately for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis? I ...

excuse me? Hello: My mother has been diagnosed with fibrosis in the upper left lung. The doctor mentioned that it is just a scar and does not require treatment or medication. Additionally, I would like to ask if there are any potential complications associated with fibrosis in th...

Could you please provide more details about the issue of pulmonary fibrosis? My grandmother is currently 78 years old and resides in Chiayi. Two weeks ago, she went to the hospital's emergency department due to shortness of breath. Since the emergency room did not have suita...

Left thoracic cavity Hello, Doctor: I experienced a left-sided pneumothorax in August this year, which was a spontaneous pneumothorax. I underwent conservative treatment with a drainage tube, but unfortunately, it recurred in October. This indicates that my chances of a third rec...

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis issues? Hello, doctor. Two days ago, my grandmother underwent surgery to drain pericardial effusion. Relatives mentioned that there was 400 cc of effusion, and its color was dark. They also need to perform a culture for tuberculosis bacteria, but they ...

Anesthesia for Asthma Dear Doctor, My husband was diagnosed with white patches in his throat by an ENT specialist a month ago, and he needs to undergo surgery for removal and biopsy. However, on the day of the surgery, the anesthesiologist canceled the procedure due to my husban...

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis I would like to ask a question on behalf of my grandmother. She has been hospitalized since September 7 and has been diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which the doctor said is located around the heart. Previously, she also had a problem with ...

I cough up thick phlegm every morning upon waking up? Hello Dr. Yang, I do not have a cough, but every morning after waking up, I cough up thick phlegm. This has been happening for a month, and I do not feel unwell otherwise. Could you please advise what kind of condition this mi...

Pulmonary dust accumulation Hello: I have been coughing for a month without improvement; it is a dry cough. Yesterday, I went to a large hospital for a consultation and had an X-ray. The doctor mentioned that there is some dust in my lungs and is concerned about a possible bacter...

I don't even know what illness I have? Hello Dr. Yang: I have been experiencing difficulty breathing for several years. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, in the past few days, my condition has worsened significant...

Issues with nasal irrigators? Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask if it is safe to use a nasal irrigator long-term. I have recently been experiencing mild sinusitis and otitis media. One doctor suggested that I buy a nasal irrigator, but another doctor warned that using it might p...

Shortness of breath? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing shortness of breath lately. Normally, breathing is automatic, but recently I’ve noticed that I have to consciously control my breathing. It has been quite bothersome throughout the day, and I’m not sure why this is happe...

Pulmonary tuberculosis 1. Do patients with pulmonary tuberculosis need to be hospitalized? 2. Is there a possibility of experiencing loss of appetite?

There is an approximately 18-centimeter bubble in the lung? Hello, my boyfriend has a bubble in his lung that is about 18 centimeters in size, which was discovered approximately five years ago. It has remained the same size since then, and he does not experience any discomfort. H...