Pneumothorax, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 8

Pain in the center of the chest? In the center of my chest, approximately where CPR compressions are applied, I experience pain when stretching or yawning. It also hurts when I lift my chin, and sometimes I hear a cracking sound similar to that of cracking knuckles. I never had t...

Chest pain after a car accident? Dr. Ke would like to ask a question regarding a friend who, after a car accident, discovered a painful spot just above the right chest. The pain worsens when laughing or coughing. He has seen an orthopedic doctor who stated that there are no issue...

Symptoms after a pneumothorax? Doctor: Hello, I was hospitalized in mid-August this year for pneumothorax and underwent intubation treatment. The tube was removed six days later, and I was discharged the following day. However, it has been about a month and a half since then, and...

Chest pain Hello Dr. Zhou, last night before bed, while using the computer, I experienced a rapid progression of discomfort in my chest to a feeling of compressed pain within just a few minutes. After lying in bed for about 10 minutes, the chest pain eased, and my breathing retur...

Pleural effusion and fluid in the thoracic cavity? Hello! My grandmother is 88 years old and has been in a serious car accident. She has three fractured ribs on the left side, with each rib fractured in three places, and there is fluid in the chest cavity. What is a "連珈胸&quo...

Pulmonary edema I would like to ask the doctor about my father, who is 61 years old. At the beginning of June, he experienced symptoms of fever and cold. After taking medication for a few days at a clinic without improvement, he went to the emergency room one night in mid-June be...

Could you please provide more details about the issue of alveolar repair? Hello, doctor: May I ask if, due to severe asthma or emphysema, the rupture of alveoli can be repaired and restored to their original state in a patient's lifetime according to modern medicine? If so, ...

Chest tightness accompanied by throat discomfort and headache (dizziness)? Hello Doctor: I have been feeling a tightness in my chest and a constriction in my throat (more pronounced in the pharyngeal area) over the past few days. I also experience headaches (dizziness) and have l...

Please ask your question? Dear Dr. Zhou, Thank you for your response! May I ask which hospital you are affiliated with? Or could you recommend a physician in Taipei who would be suitable for my father's consultation? The doctors we have seen previously have all said there a...

Cold environments can have an impact on pneumothorax? Hello, my son is 20 years old and has a history of spontaneous pneumothorax, for which he has undergone surgery. He is now required to travel to Harbin, China, for a teaching activity. Will the cold climate have any impact on ...

Pneumonia? My brother (21 years old, with no significant medical history) reported dizziness and severe headache during the week of October 20th and visited a clinic where he was prescribed acetaminophen. On the morning of October 26th, he experienced chest pain for 3-4 days and ...

Latent asthma Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about something. When I was a child, a doctor mentioned that I had "latent asthma," but I didn't quite understand what that meant. How does it differ from regular asthma? Is this term actually used? I only know t...

Chest pain after a cold? I have a sensitive trachea, and I’ve been coughing due to a cold for the past two weeks. After recovering from the cold, I noticed pain in the right side of my chest. I feel discomfort when I laugh or sneeze, and getting up quickly also causes pain. I’m n...

Persistent cough and chest pain? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing persistent coughing every night between 11 PM and 1 AM about a week ago, which is more pronounced when lying down compared to other positions. I feel an unbearable itch in my throat around the area between my c...

Chest pain during exercise accompanied by a metallic taste in the mouth can be concerning. It may indicate a serious condition, such as a cardiovascular issue or respiratory problem. It is important to seek medical attention immediately for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis? I ...

Left thoracic cavity Hello, Doctor: I experienced a left-sided pneumothorax in August this year, which was a spontaneous pneumothorax. I underwent conservative treatment with a drainage tube, but unfortunately, it recurred in October. This indicates that my chances of a third rec...

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and stabbing pain in the stomach? When I work a bit faster, I feel shortness of breath and tightness in my chest. I also experience sharp pain in my stomach, and my inhalations are very shallow. It feels like I can't get enough air and I...

There is an approximately 18-centimeter bubble in the lung? Hello, my boyfriend has a bubble in his lung that is about 18 centimeters in size, which was discovered approximately five years ago. It has remained the same size since then, and he does not experience any discomfort. H...

Chest pain Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my right chest for a month, especially when I bend down. The pain becomes more pronounced when I exert pressure on my chest, as if something is pressing down. When I am not exerting pressure, I feel a dull ache in my ches...

There is a feeling of pressure and tightness in the chest? Dear Doctor: Recently, for the past day or two, I have been experiencing a feeling of tightness and pressure in my left chest upon waking up in the morning, along with a sensation of insufficient airflow when breathing. A...