Pneumonia, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 2

Hello, Director? Hello, Director Huang. I was hospitalized for pneumonia in December and was discharged after completing the antibiotic treatment. The pulmonology department referred me to cardiology for evaluation due to a heart murmur. I went for a follow-up appointment with th...

Mild pulmonary opacity? In mid-November, I experienced gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux, along with bronchitis and a cold. My weight dropped from 53 kg to around 48-49 kg in a short period. My family, who have been coughing for a long time, suggested that I might have pneumo...

Pleural effusion, pleural fluid accumulation, coronavirus? Hello Doctor: My aunt was diagnosed with COVID-19 and a few days after her quarantine ended, she suddenly experienced severe lower back and waist pain. She has not been vaccinated. We took her to a new infectious disease ...

Experiencing chest tightness after choking on water? Waking up in the middle of the night after choking on water, and continuing to feel chest pain and tightness until the morning, without any cough or other symptoms, raises some concerns. Since you do not have a thermometer at h...

Questions about chest X-rays? Hello, doctor. I have had asthma since childhood, but I have experienced very few episodes as an adult and carry a rescue inhaler that I rarely use (maybe once a year or not at all). During a recent heart examination, I had an X-ray, and the health r...

Aspiration pneumonia Dr. Yang, I am doing fine and did not have a stroke. However, during lunch today, it felt like a small piece of carrot slipped into my trachea (that's my feeling), but it did not trigger a cough, so I continued eating. I would like to ask you: 1. Is it p...

Can chemical bronchitis or laryngitis fully recover? Six weeks ago, I started experiencing coughing symptoms and a sensation of something stuck in my throat, possibly due to using too much bleach to clean the bathroom walls. These symptoms have persisted until now, and I have not...

Choking/aspiration pneumonia? Hello, doctor. I accidentally inhaled spicy oil while eating, and I felt a burning sensation in my throat and lungs, along with coughing. After resting, the burning sensation has subsided, but now I feel a bit short of breath. Is it normal to have a ...

Persistent cough In mid-May, I experienced throat swelling. The pharmacy provided medication for four days, which alleviated my symptoms, but I began to develop a scratchy throat and a cough, without any phlegm. My throat is not painful or swollen, just slightly itchy. Occasional...

What are the signs of pulmonary foreign body? Hello, Vice Dean Wang. A few days ago, I drank pearl green tea, and due to my chronic pharyngitis, I suddenly experienced belching, which made my throat uncomfortable. I started coughing, and since I had just consumed something, I was...

Inquiry about X-ray report? The chest X-ray (CXR) in the posteroanterior (PA) view reveals the following findings: Normal heart size. There is bilateral parahilar infiltration with increased thickness of the bronchiolar walls, which raises suspicion for bronchiolitis, bronchitis,...

I am a confirmed case; I would like to inquire about the chest X-ray report? Hello, Director. I was diagnosed on May 15th, and due to a persistent high fever, I went to the emergency room two days ago. During the visit, I had an X-ray taken while lying down, and I wasn't ins...

Low-dose computed tomography reveals ground-glass lung nodules? Hello, doctor. I have been smoke-free for over six months now, after smoking for 10 years at a rate of one pack a day. In January of this year, I had a cough and underwent a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. ...

Choking on a drink? Hello, doctor. I just drank some juice that contained a transparent, gelatinous substance, and I accidentally inhaled it, feeling like there is a foreign object in my lungs. Afterward, I drank water but still don't feel like the foreign object was cleared...

Dull pain below the right rib cage, tightness in the chest, and a history of mild throat irritation? Dear Dr. Wang Lanfu, Since mid-last month, I have been experiencing a dull pain under my right rib cage, along with a mild itch and pain in my throat (coughing without phlegm). R...

Nighttime cough predominantly with blood-tinged sputum? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing chronic cough, occasionally coughing once or twice. I have chronic conditions (diabetes and hypertension) that I manage with medication. Recently, over the past 2-3 weeks, I have notic...

Hypoxemia Hello doctor, around October last year, I started coughing up yellow sputum in the mornings. I went to the hospital, and the sputum test indicated a Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) infection. I took Cravit for several weeks, but there was no improvement. In December, a low-d...

Is there a causal relationship between pneumonia and jaundice? Can pneumonia cause jaundice?

Is it possible for cholangitis to cause pneumonia or other complications? Cholangitis with the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream can potentially lead to other complications, such as pneumonia.

Can choking on saliva while sleeping lead to aspiration pneumonia? Last night, I had dinner a bit late, but I waited over two hours before lying down to sleep. At that time, I still felt full. I'm not sure if lying down caused stomach acid to rise and irritate me, or if I ch...