Pneumonia, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 7

Persistent cough Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since mid-August. Initially, I only had a slight fever and sore throat, but the cough has become increasingly severe. I visited two clinics without any improvement, and when I went to a large hospital, an X-ray revealed some inf...

Regarding lung issues? My wife participated in a company health check in mid-April and recently received a report stating: "Suspected small nodule in the right upper lung, possibly a granuloma." Since last year's report did not show any abnormalities, we took her t...

Lobar pulmonary fibrosis, calcification, and positive acid-fast bacilli test? I am a nursing student. In middle school, I had pneumonia that led to fibrosis in my right upper lung. However, during a health check-up last August, I noticed an increase in lung markings. I have a his...

If a person who has previously received preventive treatment for tuberculosis (TB) experiences a relapse of the infection, can they still transmit the disease? Hello Doctor: My mother was diagnosed with open pulmonary tuberculosis last year and was cured after six months of treat...

The pulmonologist diagnosed pneumonia and mentioned that it is a side effect of the medication, recommending intravenous therapy? Hello Dr. Zhou, I really don't know what to do. I visited a pulmonologist on Tuesday evening because I was drooling and had bubbles in my saliva,...

Pneumonia Hello, I have pneumonia and have been experiencing excessive salivation with bubbles. What should I do? I was hospitalized from April 14 to April 19, and since then I have been taking medication but still have a cough, phlegm, and shortness of breath. After taking medic...

Persistent cough? Hello Dr. Huang! I would like to consult you regarding my persistent cough. Since March 2016, after being infected with a cold from a family member, I have been experiencing a continuous cough for over a month now. I have visited five different clinics without i...

Can pneumonia lead to sepsis? My mother has been coughing for a long time, and the doctor treated her for tuberculosis. However, after taking medication for more than six months, her cough has not improved. Later, she developed shortness of breath and required an oxygen machine t...

Is there a relationship between abnormalities in the upper left lung X-ray and a rapid heartbeat? My mother is 65 years old (non-smoker, non-drinker, with a light diet, and no family history). A year ago, an X-ray revealed mild pneumonia in the lower right lung, which was treated...

X-ray findings of pneumonia? Which pathogens show prolonged X-ray findings even after the symptoms of pneumonia have improved, compared to other pathogens? Thank you.

Mild fibrosis in the upper lobe? Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask about my recent health check-up due to work-related requirements. It was noted that there is mild fibrosis in both upper lung lobes. I would like to know if this is related to my previous lung injury from a cold...

Influenza-induced pneumonia? Hello Dr. Yang, my wife was hospitalized due to pneumonia caused by influenza type A. Initially, she experienced unstable heart rate and blood pressure, leading to acute sepsis. Fortunately, the hospital promptly used dialysis to normalize her blood l...

Coughing at night for more than a month? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing a cough for over a month now, which usually occurs at night while I am sleeping, especially when lying flat. I hardly cough during the day, and I do not have any chest pain. The color of the phlegm i...

I have been coughing continuously, and recently my body has been feeling increasingly weak? Hello doctor, I've been coughing since early December and it's now early February. At first, I thought it was just a cold, so I didn't seek medical attention. A few days bef...

Lung abnormalities have been present for over two months, and the cause is still unknown? Hello, doctor. My mother is 70 years old and has recently shown abnormalities in her lungs. The situation is as follows: 1. A few years ago, she had pulmonary tuberculosis in her right upp...

Coughing for over a month? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a persistent cough for over a month, although it is not severe. About two weeks ago, I coughed up green phlegm, so I went to a clinic and took two different types of antibiotics. The first antibiotic did not improv...

Yellow-green sputum Hello doctor, I have had a mild cough for the past month, and for about two weeks, I've been producing yellowish phlegm. On the morning of January 19th, the first phlegm I coughed up was green, so I immediately went to see a doctor. I recently traveled ab...

Bronchiectasis Hello Dr. Yang, I am Sandy, who consulted you about bronchiectasis on November 22. I appreciate your response, but I still have some concerns I would like to discuss. I have been suffering from recurrent pneumonia for the past seven years, which has led to localize...

Can bronchitis cause itching in the chest? Dear Doctor: I previously had a cold with bronchitis, and an X-ray showed no pneumonia. However, I have a very sensitive itching sensation inside my right chest cavity (not on the surface), and pressing on it can trigger a cough. Sometim...

Bronchitis, itching in the right thoracic cavity? Dear Doctor: I previously had bronchitis due to a cold, and although my X-ray showed no pneumonia, I experience a very sensitive itching sensation inside my right chest cavity (not on the surface). Pressing on it can even trigger ...