Pneumonia, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 4

Right upper lung cavity? I have been experiencing shoulder pain, along with pain in my left lower back, and occasional calf cramps. I recently had a chest X-ray that revealed a cavity in my right upper lung. I was treated for a lung infection over a decade ago. During this recent...

Can expired asthma medication still be used? I had severe asthma as a child, but I haven't had a relapse since I was about 15 years old. In April 2019, I was hospitalized due to pulmonary edema, and at that time, pneumonia triggered my asthma. My attending physician prescrib...

Questions related to pneumonia? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally used utensils belonging to a stranger and ate food prepared by them. Since yesterday, I have noticed an increase in phlegm, and today it has become more pronounced, along with the onset of a cough. Given thi...

Choking sensation with an itchy chest? Hello Doctor, on the evening of July 10th, I choked a little on some vegetable leaves during dinner, which caused me to cough violently for a few seconds, but I returned to normal shortly after. However, for the next few days, I felt persist...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I have a habit of doing bodyweight exercises, but after completing 100 push-ups in multiple sets on April 26, I felt a tightness in my chest. Occasionally, it feels like my breathing is restricted, and I can only take half a breath unless I tak...

Occasional mild pain near the spine on the right side of the back? Hello, doctor. While I was eating, my nose suddenly became very itchy, and I felt the urge to sneeze but couldn't. At that moment, I had taken a bite of white rice and felt like something had momentarily gone...

Chest pain, cough, mild wheezing? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed occasional mild pain in my chest (on both sides near the sternum) and along the lower ribcage, which tends to occur more frequently when I am tired. Pressing on the area makes the pain more noticeable, but it...

Sore throat with chest discomfort? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about my throat swelling (without cough or sore throat) that has lasted for about 4 to 5 days. I have visited three clinics and have been taking my medication as prescribed, but in the past two days, I have fe...

Common cold or pneumonia? I have asthma and rhinitis. Two days ago, I started experiencing severe coughing with phlegm (orange-yellow in color) and a sore throat. On the first day, I took over-the-counter medication because my ear temperature was 38 degrees Celsius, and I had whe...

Asthma and pneumonia? I have a history of asthma. Four days ago, I played basketball outdoors, but since the next day, I've felt like there's phlegm stuck in my throat that I can't clear. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, I'm unsure whether this is pneumon...

Rapid deterioration of suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia of unknown origin? Hello doctor, my mother is a stage I breast cancer patient and has been undergoing chemotherapy. Two weeks after her fourth chemotherapy session, she developed a fever. The doctor mentioned that she had so...

Medical examination report note: Suspected bronchial infiltration? Hello, Director Zhou. I apologize for the interruption, but I have a question. I recently underwent a health check at the hospital, and the report indicated "suspected bronchial infiltration" in the tube...

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...

The association between wall cancer and respiratory diseases? Hello Doctor: My home is over fifty years old, and there has been a longstanding issue with mold on the walls. I have tried repainting, but the results were minimal. I have been coexisting with this mold for eight year...

In individuals with pulmonary fibrosis, an infection with Pneumocystis pneumonia can lead to exacerbation of pulmonary fibrosis or further loss of lung function? Hello Doctor: My grandmother was diagnosed with severe pulmonary fibrosis earlier this year, and in mid-August, she wa...

I have been hospitalized for pneumonia three times in a row, and the doctors are puzzled, as all tests have come back normal? Hello, Doctor. I initially experienced severe shortness of breath and a high fever. On December 5, 2018, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed wi...

Questions related to cryptococcosis and pneumonia? Dear Dr. Huang Yi-Wen, Last May, while I was organizing my mother's rental place, I found a drying rack covered with white substances and powdery material. Without thinking much, I wiped it down with a wet tissue, but some ...

Pulmonary infiltration Hello, my family member was taken to the emergency room due to blood oxygen levels dropping to the 70s. They have a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and multiple pneumonia infections. During this hospitalization, the nurse mentioned t...

Choking on water issue? Hello, Doctor. I think I choked on water while drinking, but since I still had water in my mouth, I held my breath and swallowed the water before breathing again. After that, I only coughed two or three times, and my breathing is normal now. I don't f...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with excessive sputum production? Hello, Doctor. My elderly family member has been hospitalized twice due to recurrent pneumonia. During the hospital stay, in addition to receiving antibiotics, they also inhaled saline and bronchodilators, an...