Understanding Chronic Bronchitis: Symptoms and Management Tips
Chronic bronchitis Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and a sensation of mucus stuck in the throat.
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello, your issue may be related to the heart or lungs, or it could simply be due to a fast-paced lifestyle and increased stress. It is recommended that you visit a teaching hospital's pulmonary department, where a physician will order relevant tests based on your condition ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Bronchitis: Symptoms and Management Tips
Understanding Persistent Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions
Chest tightness or chest discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have the following symptoms: 1. Chest tightness and chest pain 2. Chronic throat inflammation that has not improved 3. Post-nasal drip My chest tightness and chest pain began at the end of January 2004 in Japan and have persist...
Dr. Jian Linzhen Reply:
Post-nasal drip is the most common cause of chronic cough. Allergic rhinitis is a contributing factor. The spirometry results show a lung capacity of approximately 70%, which is abnormal. Although there are various methods to assess airway obstruction, the two most commonly used ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Chest Pain: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Cough After Fever: Is It Allergies or Something Else?
excuse me? About a month ago, I visited the doctor due to a fever, but at that time, I only had a fever and no cough. However, the next day, I started coughing continuously, and it has persisted until now. All the symptoms resembling a cold have resolved, except for the cough. In...
Dr. Guo Lucheng Reply:
A persistent cough lasting for a month after a cold is somewhat unusual. It is advisable to consider whether there may be asthma or other pulmonary diseases. A chest X-ray should be performed, and it is recommended to consult a pulmonologist or a pediatrician for further evaluati...[Read More] Persistent Cough After Fever: Is It Allergies or Something Else?
Understanding Sleep-Related Breathing Issues: Insights for Patients
excuse me? Doctor, I have a question. Recently, while I am sleeping, I suddenly wake up feeling like I can't breathe. When I wake up, I don't feel very uncomfortable; I just notice that I have a lot of phlegm. When I wake up, I tend to sit up more forcefully, as if I ca...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
GENTLEMAN: Based on your description, it seems that you do not feel uncomfortable upon waking, and it does not resemble asthma. It is more likely a case of post-nasal drip, especially considering your history of sinusitis. Since you have recently seen an otolaryngologist, it is p...[Read More] Understanding Sleep-Related Breathing Issues: Insights for Patients
Understanding Asthma: Key Differences from SARS and Exercise Tips
Asthma issues..? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a persistent cough for over two months, especially severe at night when I try to sleep, making it difficult for me to rest. My throat feels very irritated, but I have no symptoms during the day. I visited a clinic and took m...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello Jimmy, you have been experiencing a persistent cough for over two months, particularly worsening at night, making it difficult for you to sleep. You feel significant irritation in your throat, but there are no symptoms during the day. It sounds like your bronchial tubes may...[Read More] Understanding Asthma: Key Differences from SARS and Exercise Tips
Understanding Intermittent Chest Pain: Causes and Next Steps
Chest pain Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain. The pain is not localized; it seems to move around. The episodes last about 10 minutes and feel similar to a stabbing pain. However, I have noticed that it seems to be getti...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. The possible causes based on the described situation are as follows: a. Neuromuscular pain caused by prolonged coughing or strain b. Esophagitis (such as gastroesophageal reflux) ... etc. It is advisable to first consult a neurologist. 2. Chronic coughing may also be ca...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Chest Pain: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Tracheal Repair: Risks, Recovery, and Symptoms to Watch For
Tracheal anastomosis and tracheostomy? Hello Dr. Jiang: 1. I would like to ask if there are any potential complications after undergoing a tracheal suturing surgery due to a work-related injury, and what precautions I should take in my daily life. 2. It has been almost four m...
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
After tracheal suturing surgery, the healing of the wound is very important. During the healing process, it is common to experience a feeling of tightness or discomfort in the chest. It is essential to have regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon to ensure that the wound ...[Read More] Understanding Tracheal Repair: Risks, Recovery, and Symptoms to Watch For
Understanding Chest Tightness and Persistent Cough After Cold
There is a slight tightness in the chest? Since experiencing a cold last month that led to hoarseness, I have been suffering from persistent voice strain that has not fully recovered. Recently, whenever I take a deep breath and cold air enters my throat or trachea, it triggers a ...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Severe colds can lead to inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, such as tracheitis, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis, resulting in damage or shedding of the epithelial lining of the trachea and bronchi. At this point, airway hyperreactivity increases, making individuals more s...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Persistent Cough After Cold
Persistent Cough and Yellow-Green Mucus: Is It a Cold?
Is persistent coughing considered a cold? I have been coughing up phlegm and experiencing a runny nose with yellow-green mucus for over a month. I have been taking cold medication, but it hasn't improved.
Dr. Jiang Zhenyuan Reply:
Yellow-green nasal discharge has persisted for a month, and it is important to consider whether sinusitis is the cause. It is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist for a thorough examination. Additionally, the productive cough may be due to post-nasal drip irritating the thr...[Read More] Persistent Cough and Yellow-Green Mucus: Is It a Cold?
Managing Persistent Phlegm After Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes and Solutions
Post-inhalation pneumonia, characterized by excessive sputum production, can be attributed to several factors. The inflammation and irritation of the airways may lead to increased mucus secretion. Additionally, residual infection or bronchial hyperreactivity can contribute to ong...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
It may be related to bronchiectasis following pneumonia, or injury to the mucosa of the throat after intubation, or frequent choking incidents. The sputum associated with bronchiectasis requires time to heal, so it is advisable to avoid cold drinks and cold foods such as radishes...[Read More] Managing Persistent Phlegm After Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes and Solutions