Understanding Mild Fibrotic Changes and Pleural Thickening in Lung Health
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...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Based on the description, it seems more like a scar left from a previous inflammatory lesion. It should be monitored once a year.[Read More] Understanding Mild Fibrotic Changes and Pleural Thickening in Lung Health
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Chest pain, sharp and stabbing? Hello doctor, I've been experiencing sharp pain in my left chest and sudden stabbing pain in my right chest over the past couple of days. Additionally, when I laugh too hard, I feel pain in the middle of my chest (around the ribs). Sometimes, ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to see a pulmonologist and get a chest X-ray to check for pneumothorax or lung diseases. If there are no issues, it is more likely to be neuralgia![Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Further Medical Help
Chest pain Hello, doctor. I have cough-variant asthma and a history of mediastinal emphysema about three years ago. On November 18, I accidentally ate spicy food and started coughing violently. From November 21, I began experiencing pain in my right chest. On November 22, I went ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Based on what has been described, a muscle strain remains a possible cause, but please consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes and When to Seek Further Medical Help
Understanding Thoracentesis: Risks and Procedures for Pleural Effusion Drainage
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,...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. Pleural effusion cannot be aspirated with a needle; the correct term is pleural cavity effusion. 2. The pleural cavity is the space between the lung and the chest wall, which normally contains only a thin layer of fluid that is not visible to the naked eye. When fluid a...[Read More] Understanding Thoracentesis: Risks and Procedures for Pleural Effusion Drainage
Understanding Recent Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness and pain? Recently, I've been experiencing chest tightness and sometimes feel like there's something stuck in my chest, making it difficult to breathe. My heart occasionally feels tight, almost like it's being sque...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The left rib being higher than the right should not affect your health. A chest X-ray can diagnose the presence of a pneumothorax. It is recommended that you consult a pulmonologist (if a cardiologist has already performed an X-ray, a pneumothorax can likely be ruled out)....[Read More] Understanding Recent Chest Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Pneumothorax: Risks, Treatments, and Long-Term Outlook
Several questions regarding pneumothorax? Hello, Doctor. In early April and late April 2015, I underwent surgery for the resection of pulmonary bullae and pleurodesis due to pneumothorax in both my left and right chest. Today, I returned to the hospital for an examination because...
Dr. Chen Junwei Reply:
It is advisable to visit a hospital for consultation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pneumothorax: Risks, Treatments, and Long-Term Outlook
Can Spontaneous Pneumothorax Recur After Just One Month?
Is there a recurrence of pneumothorax? In early March of this year, I was hospitalized for 4 days due to a spontaneous pneumothorax (left lung) (my first pneumothorax). Recently, over the past three days, I have been experiencing a sensation of slight suffocation (between the col...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The diagnosis of pneumothorax still requires the assistance of a chest X-ray examination. It is recommended that if your symptoms continue to worsen and you experience shortness of breath, you should promptly return to the thoracic clinic for follow-up and a chest X-ray![Read More] Can Spontaneous Pneumothorax Recur After Just One Month?
Is It Normal to Experience Chest Pain After Pneumothorax Recovery?
Pain persists even with deep breathing in cases of pneumothorax? I have experienced recurrent pneumothorax three times over the past six years. The first two times involved drainage tubes and surgery on the left side, but this time it occurred on the right side, requiring another...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. If the follow-up X-ray shows no recurrent pneumothorax, it may just be neuromuscular pain. 2. Additionally, consider discussing with your physician whether a chest CT scan is necessary for further evaluation.[Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Chest Pain After Pneumothorax Recovery?
Understanding Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Chest pain due to pneumothorax? Hello, doctor. I am a high school student experiencing left-sided chest pain. The hospital examination revealed a pneumothorax, with a chest X-ray showing normal findings but a 2 cm area compressing the lung by 3.5 cm. The doctor recommended a drai...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: First, alleviate the symptoms (oxygen therapy or chest tube drainage). Follow up with X-rays; if there is no absorption or improvement after two weeks, consider surgery. A chest CT scan can also be referenced. If there are still other subpleural blebs in the lungs (unruptu...[Read More] Understanding Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Chest pain issues? Hello Doctor: The night before last, I had a slight cough due to an itchy throat, and then I started to feel a tight pain in my left chest. The pain persisted throughout the next day, but it seemed to be more pronounced with certain positions. This morning when...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: If there are no symptoms, no asthma, the likelihood of a pneumothorax is quite low. However, to rule out the possibility of a pneumothorax, a chest X-ray is still necessary.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Should You See a Doctor After a Hard Chest Impact?
I was hit in the chest? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, while playing with friends, I was accidentally slapped hard on the left side of my chest. Although it was unintentional, I am concerned whether this could cause a pneumothorax due to the force of the impact. At the moment, I only f...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: If there is no chest pain and no difficulty breathing, the likelihood of a pneumothorax is relatively low. However, confirmation still requires a chest X-ray examination.[Read More] Should You See a Doctor After a Hard Chest Impact?
Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Breathing Issues and Pain
Post-pneumothorax surgery Hello doctor, I am a high school sophomore. I had a right-sided pneumothorax in August. After being discharged from the hospital, about a week later, one day at school, after climbing stairs, I suddenly felt very short of breath, and I experienced a shar...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Sometimes when climbing stairs, you may experience a pulling sensation in the pleura due to forceful breathing (the pleura may adhere together after surgery), which can cause pain or a stabbing sensation. It is advisable to avoid exercising or to climb stairs slowly, and t...[Read More] Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Breathing Issues and Pain
How to Differentiate Between Anxiety-Induced Chest Pain and Pneumothorax
Chest tightness or pain? Hello Doctor: I have anxiety and panic disorder, so I occasionally experience symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, and hyperventilation. However, I have heard that pneumothorax can also cause chest pain and is an emergency condition. I would like...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: For the diagnosis and treatment of your condition, it is advisable to consult a pulmonologist for proper evaluation and management. It is not appropriate to provide fragmented responses here; please seek medical attention.[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Anxiety-Induced Chest Pain and Pneumothorax
Understanding Chest Pain During Coughing: Possible Causes and Concerns
Coughing with chest pain? Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago, I choked on water and coughed quite forcefully. I noticed that when I coughed hard, I experienced pain in my left chest (there is no pain when I am not coughing). A few days later, I visited a pulmonologist and had an X-ray t...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: As mentioned, although most of the symptoms are still consistent with myofascial pain syndrome, pneumothorax cannot be ruled out. Please consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain During Coughing: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Left chest tightness and pain? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, on August 19th, I choked a bit while drinking water. At that time, I was coughing very forcefully, and I felt that all the pressure from the cough was directed towards my left chest. During the coughing, I experienced p...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Pneumothorax cannot be ruled out; please consult a pulmonologist.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Post-Surgery X-Ray Abnormalities After Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Abnormal X-ray findings after spontaneous pneumothorax surgery 10 years ago? Hello, I had surgery for a right-sided spontaneous pneumothorax 10 years ago. In the following years, every time I had a health check, the chest X-ray reports showed abnormalities. Some doctors indicated...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: The X-ray abnormalities you mentioned may occur after surgery. If there are any new changes, you may want to consult your pulmonologist or thoracic surgeon. Best regards, Jian Shun Tian.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery X-Ray Abnormalities After Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Understanding Mild Emphysema: Post-Surgery Care and Health Monitoring
Mild emphysema in both lungs? Hello, Director! I was hospitalized in the emergency department of Taichung Veterans General Hospital at the end of February this year due to a spontaneous pneumothorax, and I ultimately underwent a wedge resection and pleurodesis. My recovery post-s...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Emphysema is an imaging diagnosis observed on chest X-rays; however, to confirm the presence of emphysema, further examinations are necessary. Please consult a pulmonologist at the Veterans General Hospital. It is advisable to avoid air pollution, secondhand smoke, and toxic subs...[Read More] Understanding Mild Emphysema: Post-Surgery Care and Health Monitoring
Post-Thoracoscopic Surgery: Managing Rib Pain and Wound Care Concerns
Post-operative pain in the rib area and wound issues after pneumothorax surgery? I underwent a thoracoscopic partial resection of the right upper lobe and pleural adhesion surgery for pneumothorax on June 16 of this year. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the area of my ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Post-operative wound pain may persist for a period of time, and the duration varies from person to person. If the pain is severe, you may ask your physician to prescribe pain relief medication for backup. For larger wounds, if the adhesive bandage is exuding fluid, replace...[Read More] Post-Thoracoscopic Surgery: Managing Rib Pain and Wound Care Concerns
Understanding the Link Between Pneumothorax and Lung Cancer Risks
Questions about pneumothorax and lung cancer? Hello Doctor, I will be turning 25 this year. About seven years ago, I experienced a spontaneous pneumothorax, which was treated successfully after a week of hospitalization. I often feel a slight stabbing pain in my chest, but it is ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. Pneumothorax is not a common risk factor for lung cancer; smoking is the most significant risk factor. 2. If there is an increase in sputum volume or a change in color, please consult a pulmonologist.[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Pneumothorax and Lung Cancer Risks
Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort
Post-pneumothorax surgery Hello, doctor. I underwent a total of four surgeries for pneumothorax before 2012, and I have not experienced any recurrence. However, after resting for a year in 2012, I started exercising, such as cycling and jogging. After these activities, I experien...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: Please visit the thoracic surgery department.[Read More] Post-Pneumothorax Surgery: Understanding Chest Pain and Discomfort