Pleural effusion, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 2

Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello, my mother is 53 years old and has been coughing for 4.5 months with clear phlegm. Over the past month, she has experienced recurrent fevers and severe shortness of breath when walking. She underwent X-rays, CT scans, and bronchoscopy...

Pulmonary nodule (solid) Hello Doctor, my mother underwent a CT scan in September 2020 based on the doctor's recommendation, which revealed multiple solid pulmonary nodules (measuring 0.4, 0.6, and 1 cm). Cancer markers and other tests returned normal results. However, due t...

Interpretation of Venous Blood Gas Analysis Report Issues Hello Doctor: My father has heart failure complicated by lung edema, pleural effusion, and lung collapse. His oxygen saturation measured with a pulse oximeter is only 74%. An arterial blood gas analysis showed: pH: 7.31, P...

X-ray pulmonary nodule issues Hello, doctor. Today, while checking my health records, I found that in August of last year, I had an X-ray of my right side due to back pain, and the report indicated a nodule in the right upper lung (PA view of chest shows: Nodule over RUL is seen....

Pain in the left lower rib cage? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a pain I am experiencing on the left side of my abdomen (the left side of my stomach). I feel a dull pain when I breathe or take a deep breath, and it is more noticeable during deep inhalation. It feels simi...

Ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the lungs? 1. A small ground-glass nodule in the left upper lung field (size not specified), suspected to be a granuloma or chronic inflammation, but a potential lung tumor should be included in the differential diagnosis. 2. No significant mediast...

Grandmother's health check report? Dear Dr. Yang, My grandmother, who is 86 years old, has the following findings from her health check-up report: Both lungs show clear vascular markings. In the left lower lobe, near the hilum, there is a soft tissue mass measuring approxim...

Chest CT examination report Results: The contrast-enhanced chest CT shows: > A heterogeneous mass measuring 3 cm located in the posterior basal segment of the left lower lobe (LLL), adjacent to the descending thoracic aorta, with malignancy not excluded. > Focal fibrosis in...

The effectiveness of the strongest antibiotics for treating severe pneumonia caused by abdominal bacterial infections can vary depending on several factors, including the specific bacteria involved, the patient's overall health, and the presence of any underlying conditions....

X-ray report inquiry? Hello Dr. Yang: Recently, the X-ray report from my company's health check mentioned "suspected linear calcification in the right lung measuring 7x0.2 cm." Two years ago, I underwent a minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to remove a ground...

Lung issues Hello, Doctor: I have a history of bronchiectasis. Could you please help me assess the severity of the following X-ray report? Thank you! Chest: * Emphysematous changes in both lungs with increased markings * Bronchial wall thickening in both lower lungs * No def...

Should a lung abscess be treated with immediate surgery? Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. How does a lung abscess form in the lungs due to a Salmonella infection, and if a CT scan reveals that some lung lobe tissue has necrosed, should the patient undergo immediate s...

The treatment for pneumonia, pleural effusion, and empyema identified through a computed tomography (CT) scan typically involves the following approaches: 1. **Pneumonia**: Treatment usually includes antibiotics to target the specific bacteria causing the infection. Supportive c...

Pleural effusion During a previous echocardiogram (performed from the anterior chest), the doctor mentioned that I have pleural effusion in the left thoracic cavity and advised me to see a pulmonologist. After consulting the pulmonologist, the doctor first arranged for an X-ray, ...

Bilateral upper lobe fibrosis with pleural thickening at both apices? Hello Dr. Yang, I have received my chest X-ray results from my health check-up, which indicate no definite active pulmonary infiltration or consolidation in this study. However, there are mild fibrotic change...

The fluid drained from pleural effusion is extracted from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. Unfortunately, I cannot provide images, but you can find diagrams of the pleural cavity and pleural effusion in medical textbooks or reputable medical websites? 1. As per the title,...

Pleural effusion has been persistent? I consulted with the doctor regarding my father, who had a stent placed on July 17, 2018, and was discharged on July 18. On July 19, he went to the emergency room for evaluation of pleural effusion, where 400-500 cc of fluid was immediately d...

Symptoms after discontinuing medication for pulmonary bullae and pulmonary tuberculosis? Thank you, Director Jian, for your previous response. I completed six months of tuberculosis medication in early July. On that day, I had a follow-up appointment where I underwent X-rays and ...

Pleural effusion condition? Hello Dr. Jian, I would like to consult you regarding my father. He was hospitalized two weeks ago due to pleural effusion (unilateral) and had occasional low-grade fevers (around 37.6 degrees Celsius) along with a dry cough (non-productive) the previ...

Lung issues In the past, someone in the class was diagnosed with tuberculosis, so the health department issued a notice for us to get checked. Last year, my test results were normal, but this year, it was found that there is a "suspected pleural effusion in the left lower lu...