Other, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 44

There is some pain in the chest? Hello Doctor, I've been experiencing some chest discomfort for the past two weeks, and there was a moment when the pain was so severe that I could barely breathe. Could this be related to smoking? Recently, I've also been feeling very fa...

Hemoptysis with the presence of white spots in the blood? I would like to ask the doctor about a foreign spouse I know. Recently, they returned to Vietnam to visit family and discovered that their mother was coughing up blood, and it was not just blood streaks; the amount was sig...

Coughing can cause discomfort in the chest cavity? Hello Doctor: My wife is over three months pregnant and has been coughing due to a cold for nearly a month. The cough is quite severe, and at times there are traces of blood and discomfort in her chest. There have been several ni...

Could you please specify the suspected pulmonary diseases? Hello Doctor: My father is nearly sixty years old, and he has recently exhibited the following symptoms: (1) About 3 to 4 months ago, he started coughing persistently every night, leading to chronic sleep deprivation. He ...

Is this a symptom of asthma? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I often suddenly feel short of breath, as if I can't get enough air, especially in the early morning, evening, and when I'm about to catch a cold. These epi...

Can asthma be cured? Is asthma curable, doctor? Recently, I was talking to a friend whose parents have no history of asthma. Her mother works out vigorously at the gym every day, and her father rides a bicycle for 10 kilometers daily. I believe that without a certain level of lun...

Coughing for several days? Hello, Dr. Jian. My surname is Yu. I have a female colleague who had a cold last week. When I accompanied her to see the doctor, the physician mentioned that she had a lot of phlegm while listening to her back. My colleague has a history of allergic rhi...

Cough and throat itchiness for one to two years? A year or two ago, I had a cold that led to a persistent cough, and since then, my throat has been slightly itchy. The phlegm is white, and it's been quite bothersome. Recently, with the cold front and the drop in temperature,...

Could you please provide more context or specify your question about coughing? Hello, Doctor. Last October, I caught a cold, and after about a week, I recovered but was left with a persistent cough. By early December, I noticed that the cough had lasted too long, so I visited a p...

Lung tumor Doctor: I would like to know about painless bronchoscopy for biopsy. Is it performed in the same way as a regular bronchoscopy, entering through the nose for the biopsy? Is the cost considered out-of-pocket? There is a 7 cm tumor that has not been biopsied yet. The doc...

Bronchial abscess My brother is studying in mainland China and has recently been experiencing coughing. After a doctor's diagnosis, it was found that there are abscesses in his bronchi, and each time he has an episode, the abscesses become larger. The recommendation from the...

Pleural effusion Grandma is 90 years old and has mild dementia, degenerative arthritis, a BUN of 32.7, a creatinine level of 2.29, and a uric acid level of 11.0. Last year, she was hospitalized for 10 days at Shou-Ji Medical Center due to intestinal obstruction and diverticulosis...

Pulmonary fibrous hamartoma Hello Dr. Zhou, Four years ago, I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and have since recovered after treatment. Recently, after undergoing blood tests and a chest X-ray, it was found that there is a fibrous granuloma in the upper left lung. Addi...

Symptoms of asthma Doctor: There is no family history of asthma at home. However, I often feel short of breath with seasonal changes. There have been a few occasions when I drank alcohol and experienced difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest pain. I used a bronchodilator, whic...

Pulmonology My mother has been feeling unwell for a month, initially thinking it was a cold. However, after taking medication, her condition did not improve. She often feels tightness in her chest and experiences shortness of breath, along with intermittent headaches. Concerned a...

The lung tumor is 7 centimeters in size? Doctor: My father was recently diagnosed with a 7 cm lung tumor. He has decided not to go to the hospital for further examinations after hearing the news. His blood tests came back normal, and he rarely coughs. Overall, he seems to be doin...

Am I suffering from asthma, another condition, or emphysema? In the past week, I have frequently experienced chest tightness with a bit of pain, and I feel like I can't fully inhale, especially when sitting down or driving; it feels like my breathing is not smooth. I have a ...

Lung cancer metastasis Hello Dr. Chuang, I would like to ask a question. My mother is in the advanced stage of lung cancer, and she has recently been experiencing dizziness. Could this be a sign of lung cancer metastasizing to the brain? I am very worried and look forward to your...

Thoracic cavity Three months ago, I experienced tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing, which worsened. After three weeks, it happened again, and two weeks later, it occurred once more. Now it seems to happen almost daily, making breathing uncomfortable. I find myself nee...

Pulmonary tuberculosis Hello Doctor: I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for an examination in early November, and the X-ray showed abnormalities. The doctor prescribed a week of antibiotics for me, and after a week, the X-ray showed no changes (the findings were the same as the X...