Throat, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 10

Cool sensation in the chest? A while ago, I suddenly experienced pain in my chest around the heart area while sleeping (around 4 or 5 AM, about a month ago). Since then, I occasionally have some chest pain (usually on the left side, sometimes on the right), but it has subsided re...

The impact of bronchiectasis? Last year, I had a persistent cough for two months. In January of this year, I underwent X-rays and a CT scan, which revealed mild bronchiectasis. Since January, I often have phlegm in my throat, and I definitely cough after running, producing yellow...

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...

Coughing during pregnancy? Hello Doctor, my wife is currently 36 weeks pregnant. Around 30 weeks into her pregnancy, she started to experience a mild cough. It's usually just a light cough, but sometimes she feels like there's something in her throat that she needs to c...

I have some questions regarding chest tightness? Hello Doctor: At the end of January, I experienced a scratchy throat and visited a clinic where I was diagnosed with post-nasal drip leading to sinusitis. I have been taking antibiotics as prescribed, and my condition has improved,...

Frequent chest pain? Hello Dr. Yang, I used to experience occasional left chest pain, but recently it has been happening frequently over the past few weeks. Sometimes the pain is intense, while other times it feels like a dull, tight sensation. The location of the pain is not alw...

There is a sensation of phlegm in the respiratory tract, and it feels like the cough is very deep? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent dry mouth and a dry throat. A few days ago, I even woke up in the middle of the night because of this, and drinking wat...

Ear, nose, and throat issues often include persistent throat swelling and pain? Hello Doctor, I am seventeen years old. About three years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma due to a prolonged cough. The doctor prescribed me to use a bronchodilator. After using it for over a year, t...

Experiencing some difficulty in breathing, fatigue, body aches, and a sore throat? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been feeling short of breath, and even yawning feels incomplete; I feel like I can only take in about 70% of the air. Since last week, I have been experiencing overal...

Epigastric issues? Hello Doctor, I have been feeling a sensation of phlegm in the area just above my solar plexus for some time now. I find myself constantly clearing my throat, making sounds (even about once a minute), but I can't seem to expel any phlegm. Additionally, I o...

Cough for approximately 6 days? Hello, doctor. I am currently serving in the military, and I have been experiencing symptoms since early October. It started with an itchy throat, and after about two days, I developed a sore throat and a cough. After noticing these symptoms, I vis...

Questions related to choking? If you accidentally choke while drinking water and cough, it's important to be aware of the potential risks. If a foreign object, such as a piece of glass, were to enter the lungs, it could lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty br...

Inhalation may cause a raspy throat? Dear Doctor, my husband was hospitalized for nearly a week at the end of March this year due to an asthma attack. Upon his discharge, the doctor prescribed a bronchodilator for him to manage his asthma. However, he has been experiencing a pers...

The tightness in the collarbone and throat? Hello, Doctor. I am a liver transplant recipient and have been experiencing post-nasal drip and mild gastroesophageal reflux. Three years ago, I felt tightness around my clavicle and consulted a pulmonologist who mentioned that I have a...

Father has been experiencing chronic left chest pain? Hello doctor, my father has been experiencing left chest pain for about three years. He often pats his left chest while sitting, and recently the force of the patting seems to have increased. Additionally, he occasionally has ...

Chest tightness + sensation of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I have been experiencing chest tightness and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat for over six months. Initially, the symptoms were less noticeable, so I didn't pay much...

Shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. Since the end of last year, I have experienced about four episodes of difficulty breathing while sleeping, feeling as if my throat is constricted for about 30 seconds. Out of these four episodes, I only woke up during two of them. I underwent a...

Is this considered asthma? Hello Doctor, I have two questions. 1. Recently, I sometimes yawn, and when I inhale deeply, my throat makes a wheezing sound. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night, and I also noticed a noise in my throat while inhaling, which is somewhat ...

Persistent cough? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have been suffering from a cold since before the Lunar New Year, and it hasn't completely resolved yet. To summarize my symptoms, I initially had a cough and nasal congestion, with yellowish-green phl...