Pleural effusion, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 5

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...

Questions regarding pulmonary edema? My uncle, born in 1951, used to smoke but quit about six months ago. Approximately three to four months ago, he discovered symptoms of pulmonary edema (which was identified during a medical visit). He is experiencing shortness of breath, night...

Is it necessary to perform a tracheostomy? Hello Doctor: My father, who is 76 years old, was previously diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson's disease. He was hospitalized in March and April this year due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leading to asthma. He ...

Shortness of breath!! I'm not sure what's going on, but recently after catching a cold, I've been experiencing difficulty breathing. The left side of my chest feels tight, and I only feel a bit of relief when I take a deep breath, but afterwards, I feel quite uncom...

Costophrenic angle blunting Could you please clarify if the physician's bluntness of the costophrenic angle on the right side is severe? Additionally, what treatment options are available? Thank you for your explanation.

Internal Medicine and Surgery In the field of pulmonology, there are divisions for both internal medicine and surgery. When making an appointment, which specialty should you choose? Fifteen years ago, you consulted a thoracic surgeon for pleural effusion. Ten years later, you vis...

Pain in the lower left chest? I have been experiencing persistent pain in the area about a fist's width below my left chest for several days. A few years ago, I had pneumonia and also had pleural effusion, and I have a smoking habit. However, I have been too busy with work t...

Pleural effusion and chest pain? My mother had no prior history of lung issues. At the end of July this year, she accompanied my father to the Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital for an emergency visit, where they stayed in the emergency room all night. After returning home, she ...

Pulmonary edema My father-in-law is 64 years old and has epilepsy. He has been diagnosed with pulmonary edema, and he has lost a significant amount of weight over the past month. He started experiencing severe hearing loss a week ago. I am very concerned. However, my husband is t...

What causes pulmonary edema? How is it treated? Dear Director Zhang, I would like to inquire about pleural effusion. My sister exhibited cold symptoms during the New Year, initially experiencing a cough with phlegm, which later progressed to a dry cough. Recently, she has been w...

How to manage recurrent transudative pleural effusion? Chronic mechanical ventilator dependence, poor nutrition, but normal albumin levels and normal heart function. How to manage recurrent transudative pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion I previously asked about my grandfather, who developed pulmonary edema due to malnutrition. Last week, he was admitted to the intensive care unit at Hukou Mercy Hospital because of elevated carbon dioxide levels in his body. The doctor indicated that there is no ...

RE: Pleural Effusion What are the symptoms of pleural effusion? Why is it that hospitals often cannot detect it, and it is only diagnosed at larger hospitals? What methods are available for treatment? What should be avoided in the diet? What foods should be included? Why do repor...

Pulmonary fibrosis Dear Dr. Zhou, I am writing to seek your guidance regarding my mother, who is nearing her fifties and is over seventy-five years old. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis at a military hospital. Since then, her condition has gradually wor...

Pleural effusion My grandfather is 85 years old. After catching a cold recently, he has been experiencing difficulty breathing. Upon examination, the doctor diagnosed him with pulmonary edema due to malnutrition. My grandfather has a poor appetite and is very picky with his food....

How long can a patient with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma survive? Dear Mr. Yang, I would like to inquire about my father, who has been diagnosed with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma, which has metastasized to the liver, spine, and heart valves. Is the primary reason for the metas...

Pleural effusion I would like to ask! How is pleural effusion formed? Can it cause abdominal pain? Is surgery and anesthesia required? How quickly can pleural effusion develop in a few days? Thank you!

Pleural effusion (not pulmonary edema) and pleuritis? This is due to symptoms caused by a cold, compounded by a prolonged duration and incorrect treatment by the doctor, which has resulted in a month of receiving intravenous fluids and medication. I would like to ask what disease...

Pleural effusion Hello Dr. Ding, My father-in-law recently experienced shortness of breath and shoulder pain. He visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Chiayi, where an X-ray examination revealed pleural effusion. The physician stated that the cause and symptoms could not be d...

Tracheal shift Hello, I would like to ask in what disease conditions the tracheal branches may deviate to the left or right in the human body. Please explain in terms of the left and right sides. Thank you!