Throat, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 20

I have had a cold for almost two months? Hello doctor, I started having a cold around mid-May. I felt better for a while, but the cold relapsed shortly after. I've visited 4 to 5 clinics, and my symptoms have improved. Although I'm no longer experiencing a runny nose or...

Coughing with blood-streaked mucus during a cold is concerning..? On February 10, I started coughing with a scratchy throat and noticed blood in my nasal mucus (I have a history of nasal allergies; could this be due to nasal mucosal injury?). On February 13 and 14, I woke up with...

excuse me? I would like to ask why my boyfriend often makes strange sounds, as if something is stuck in his throat. Can you tell me what this might be? If I want to make an appointment, which department should I see?

Discomfort from Smoking Cessation Chewing Tablets I previously used nicotine gum, but the taste was quite unpleasant, causing a burning pain and tightness in my throat. For over a month, I can almost say that I've failed to quit smoking, so I would like to ask if I can retur...

Chest tightness or pain? Hello Dr. Qu: About three to four years ago, I experienced intermittent chest tightness or pain, accompanied by discomfort in my throat and a sensation of phlegm. I consulted with family medicine and pulmonology specialists, and after X-rays, no issues we...

Suspected enlargement of the larynx with discomfort in the throat? I have a noticeable swelling of an unknown object in my throat, and my voice is slightly hoarse. My breathing is somewhat obstructed, and when I swallow saliva or drink water, I can feel a slight movement of the s...

A scratchy throat can cause coughing? Hello, Doctor: About a month ago, I first noticed my voice was a bit hoarse, which improved after a day or two. Then I started to cough. The coughing occurs throughout the day and at night while sleeping, and I don't feel it is worse at ...

Spontaneous pneumothorax Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. I have a spontaneous pneumothorax, and before I was aware of it, I experienced symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, shortness of breath, and tightness in my neck. A...

Could you please specify the suspected pulmonary diseases? Hello Doctor: My father is nearly sixty years old, and he has recently exhibited the following symptoms: (1) About 3 to 4 months ago, he started coughing persistently every night, leading to chronic sleep deprivation. He ...

Cough and throat itchiness for one to two years? A year or two ago, I had a cold that led to a persistent cough, and since then, my throat has been slightly itchy. The phlegm is white, and it's been quite bothersome. Recently, with the cold front and the drop in temperature,...

Sports impact Hello: I had a strong collision in the chest during a basketball game yesterday, and I immediately felt short of breath, needing to take deep breaths to get air, which lasted for several minutes before gradually easing. Later, when I went back to play, I felt discom...

Shortness of breath Hello doctor, I have been experiencing shortness of breath recently, with phlegm in my throat and a feeling of tightness in my throat. There is no significant family medical history. These symptoms have been present for a while and seem to appear with changes ...

Persistent cough not resolved? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing for over a month now, which is the second time in the past six months that I have coughed for more than a month. The first time I coughed for nearly a month, I went to a major hospital for a chest X-ray, but the X-...

Hoarseness I have had a hoarse throat for more than six months, and I often experience voice breaks. During this time, the amount of phlegm has not increased, but my throat frequently feels uncomfortable. I'm not sure what the issue is or if it is related to my tonsils. I ha...

Blood in sputum and nasal mucus? Hello doctor, I have recently experienced blood in my sputum for the past 2 to 3 days. It's not a lot, about 1 cm x 1 cm, and it doesn't occur every time. This morning, I also noticed blood in my nasal mucus. The nearby physician mention...

Complications after intubation? Hello Doctor: I was hospitalized on January 18 due to a persistent high fever (40 degrees Celsius). After an X-ray examination, the doctor diagnosed me with pneumonia, which required hospitalization. On January 20, I underwent intubation due to acu...

Question Hello, doctor: I have allergic rhinitis and asthma (which I have been treated for and am currently not taking medication). I usually have a wheezing sound when I exhale, especially when climbing stairs, sleeping, or in cold weather, which is most severe during these time...

I feel like I can't breathe? Recently, during a cold, I experienced chest tightness and some mild coughing. In enclosed spaces (like an elevator) or after walking a short distance, I felt like I could hardly breathe, with rapid and irregular heartbeats. After some time, thes...

Difficulty breathing? Hello Doctor: Sometimes I feel like my breathing is not smooth, and at times I make strange noises from my throat. Although I want to control it and not make those noises, I feel uncomfortable if I don't. I have previously been examined at a large hospi...

Recurrent throat inflammation? Dear Director Yang: I had a throat inflammation and took antibiotics for two weeks, which helped, but after two days, the inflammation returned (it keeps recurring). Is it effective to see a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, or is there any...