Choking and Aspiration Pneumonia: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Choking/aspiration pneumonia? Hello, doctor. I accidentally inhaled spicy oil while eating, and I felt a burning sensation in my throat and lungs, along with coughing. After resting, the burning sensation has subsided, but now I feel a bit short of breath. Is it normal to have a ...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if food enters the trachea, as long as the amount of aspirated food is not too large, there is a chance that the body can absorb it. However, it may also lead to pneumonia. It is advisable to continue monitoring the situation. If you experience persiste...[Read More] Choking and Aspiration Pneumonia: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Signs of Pulmonary Foreign Bodies: When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
What are the signs of pulmonary foreign body? Hello, Vice Dean Wang. A few days ago, I drank pearl green tea, and due to my chronic pharyngitis, I suddenly experienced belching, which made my throat uncomfortable. I started coughing, and since I had just consumed something, I was...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if food enters the trachea and the size of the aspirated food is not too large, there is a chance that the body can absorb it. However, it may also lead to pneumonia. It is advisable to continue monitoring the situation, and if you experience persistent...[Read More] Signs of Pulmonary Foreign Bodies: When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Understanding Tracheal Foreign Body Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Symptoms of tracheal foreign body obstruction? Hello, Director Yang. A few days ago, while drinking bubble tea, I suddenly felt discomfort in my throat and had a cough. Just as the tapioca pearls went down, I currently don't have any breathing difficulties (I climbed two fli...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: If there are no respiratory symptoms, it should have entered the esophagus rather than the trachea. Just monitor for any respiratory symptoms.[Read More] Understanding Tracheal Foreign Body Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Understanding Persistent Cough and Throat Irritation: Causes and Solutions
Itchy throat and cough? I often feel an itch in my trachea, which leads to persistent dry coughing. It feels like there is phlegm stuck in my throat, but I can't seem to cough it out. This has been going on for almost two weeks, with symptoms that fluctuate in severity. The ...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
Hello: It is mostly caused by acute laryngotracheitis, which can be due to viral or streptococcal infections. A chest X-ray can be performed to check for any pulmonary lesions.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough and Throat Irritation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chronic Cough and Asthma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Chronic cough and asthma that have been troubling for a long time? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing since mid-February of this year, and it has been over two months. My symptoms include an itchy throat and trachea, coughing, and a lot of phlegm (all white and transparent foam)....
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The treatment provided by your physician is appropriate, but there may still be other factors that are not well controlled, such as dietary aspects. Western medicine may not emphasize this as much, while traditional Chinese medicine will consider your constitution and prov...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Cough and Asthma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Feeling Choked After Drinking: Concerns About Lung Health
Choking on a drink? Hello, doctor. I just drank some juice that contained a transparent, gelatinous substance, and I accidentally inhaled it, feeling like there is a foreign object in my lungs. Afterward, I drank water but still don't feel like the foreign object was cleared...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is indeed possible that the discomfort is caused by choking; however, this does not necessarily mean that a foreign object has entered the trachea. Generally speaking, even if food enters the trachea, as long as the volume of the aspirated foo...[Read More] Feeling Choked After Drinking: Concerns About Lung Health
Blood in Saliva Upon Waking: Possible Causes and Concerns
Blood in saliva while sleeping? Waking up with blood in your saliva after sleeping for almost three months could be indicative of several potential issues. It may be related to gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues involving the chest or lungs, or other underlying conditi...
Dr. Zhang Ziyan Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ming. Blood in saliva is most commonly due to bleeding within the oral cavity, followed by bleeding from the nasopharynx, esophagus, or trachea. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek medical evaluation. The Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Changhua Hospital, M...[Read More] Blood in Saliva Upon Waking: Possible Causes and Concerns
Choking on Food: When to Seek Medical Help for Airway Concerns
Choked and worried about it going into the airway? I choked on crushed pearls or tapioca while drinking, and I coughed lightly at the moment, feeling like the food went down. Because the particles are smaller, I'm worried that they might have gone into my trachea or bronchi....
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: The bronchial tubes in the human body instinctively produce a cough response to external irritants in order to expel foreign objects. Based on your description, the sago pearls you accidentally inhaled may have already been expelled due to your coughing reflex. Even if the...[Read More] Choking on Food: When to Seek Medical Help for Airway Concerns
Understanding Food Aspiration: Symptoms and What to Do Next
Choking on food? Hello, Doctor. I just experienced a sudden urge to burp while eating, and after burping, I felt food come back up and had a sensation of choking. I then swallowed hard, and now my throat feels itchy, but I am not coughing. Am I at risk of having accidentally swal...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that the irritation is likely caused by stomach acid refluxing into the throat during hiccups, rather than food entering the trachea. Generally, even if a small amount of food does enter the trachea, our cough reflex serves as a protecti...[Read More] Understanding Food Aspiration: Symptoms and What to Do Next
Can Aspiration Pneumonia Occur After Swallowing Issues?
Aspiration pneumonia Hello, I have a swallowing issue. Yesterday, while drinking a nutritional supplement, it seemed like some of it went into the area connecting my mouth and nose. I kept feeling like something was stuck there when I swallowed, and even after drinking water for ...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there currently seems to be no discomfort. It is possible that the food that was previously lodged has now passed into the esophagus. If the food had entered the trachea, you would likely experience some coughing symptoms. Please monitor your con...[Read More] Can Aspiration Pneumonia Occur After Swallowing Issues?
Understanding the Risks of Ignoring Lung Nodule Follow-ups
Pulmonary nodules are not being monitored regularly? Hello Doctor, the following is a chest CT report from June 2019. I read online that lung nodules are mostly benign, so I did not follow the doctor's advice to have a follow-up once a year. Until this year, I started to fee...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Rui: Hello, the CT report indicates that there are nodules in both lower lung lobes (size not specified) and mild fibrotic changes. Additionally, there are lymph nodes in the mediastinum and axilla, while the rest appears normal. It is personally recommended that you should ...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Ignoring Lung Nodule Follow-ups
Can Food Particles Accidentally Enter the Lungs During Eating?
Is it possible for small food particles to directly enter the lungs? Hello, Doctor. I ate too quickly, and it feels like some ground meat might have gone into my lungs because my lungs feel strange. I'm not sure if that's possible. After choking, I coughed forcefully se...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: When choking while eating, small particles may sometimes enter the airway, but the trachea still has cilia movement and mucus clearance functions to expel the foreign matter, which can then be swallowed into the stomach. If there is severe coughing or a fever, it is recomm...[Read More] Can Food Particles Accidentally Enter the Lungs During Eating?
Understanding Lung Tumors: Insights on Diagnosis and Next Steps
Tumor and lung cancer issues? Dear Dr. Yang, After a family member underwent a chest X-ray as part of a health check-up, a nodule was discovered, which was subsequently confirmed by a CT scan. A PET-CT, bone scan, and MRI have been arranged, and we are currently awaiting the rep...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello, the CT report suggests a malignant lung tumor, mentioning enlarged mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes. A pathological biopsy is still needed to confirm the malignancy before staging. If it is indeed a malignant tumor, it would be at least stage III. The definitive stagin...[Read More] Understanding Lung Tumors: Insights on Diagnosis and Next Steps
Post-Thoracoscopic Surgery Cough: Duration and Management Insights
Coughing after thoracoscopic surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent a thoracoscopic surgery to remove a small piece of lung tissue due to a pneumothorax a little over a month ago. The surgery was brief, and my recovery has been good, but I have been coughing continuously since the p...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: There are many reasons for coughing after thoracoscopic surgery. The initial cough may be due to damage to the lungs and pleura caused by the surgery, which will improve as the injuries heal. It may also be related to intubation during the surgery, which can cause tracheal...[Read More] Post-Thoracoscopic Surgery Cough: Duration and Management Insights
Understanding Lung Health: Evaluating an 86-Year-Old's Chest X-Ray Findings
Grandmother's health check report? Dear Dr. Yang, My grandmother, who is 86 years old, has the following findings from her health check-up report: Both lungs show clear vascular markings. In the left lower lobe, near the hilum, there is a soft tissue mass measuring approxim...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: To determine whether it is a malignant tumor, a pathological report from a tissue biopsy is required. For older patients, a biopsy (puncture) may be less distressing.[Read More] Understanding Lung Health: Evaluating an 86-Year-Old's Chest X-Ray Findings
Understanding Persistent Throat Irritation and Coughing Issues
Throat itching, coughing, and phlegm issues? Good evening, Dr. Wu: Due to the pandemic, I prefer not to go to the hospital at this time. My symptoms have been present for about six months. I experience a scratchy throat 3-4 times a day, accompanied by a sensation of phlegm. Each ...
Dr. Wu Yingxun Reply:
Hello: 1. There may be post-nasal drip or gastroesophageal reflux related issues; consider getting a chest X-ray, and you can wait to check until the pandemic situation improves. 2. You can receive the AZ vaccine.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Irritation and Coughing Issues
Understanding Aspiration: When Liquid Enters the Lungs While Drinking
Occasionally, liquid can enter the lungs while drinking? Hello, doctor. Occasionally, when I drink, I experience the sensation of the liquid going into my lungs (a cool feeling flowing down the trachea). This situation does not happen frequently, but it has occurred several times...
Dr. Jian Shuntian Reply:
Hello: 1. If liquid enters the lungs, it can cause coughing. 2. You may want to check for gastroesophageal reflux and consider consulting a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Understanding Aspiration: When Liquid Enters the Lungs While Drinking
Understanding Lung Issues: Insights on CT Scan Findings and Concerns
Lung issues Hello Doctor: During a previous health check, it was noted that there was "partial lung expansion and increased infiltration in the left upper lung lingula." Later, when I went to the hospital for a CT scan, the doctor was watching a variety show on the comp...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: The report and imaging still need to be evaluated and explained by a qualified physician. Please visit a pulmonologist, and it would be best to bring the imaging results.[Read More] Understanding Lung Issues: Insights on CT Scan Findings and Concerns
Understanding Persistent Cough and Breathing Issues: When to See a Pulmonologist
Deep breathing, coughing? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a cold for almost a month now, with persistent post-nasal drip and a feeling of tightness in my chest. I often find myself wanting to take deep breaths, and I have phlegm stuck in my throat. Recently, this past wee...
Dr. Lu Mingzhi Reply:
Hello: We recommend that you visit our hospital's pulmonary medicine outpatient clinic for a detailed evaluation of your concerns.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Cough and Breathing Issues: When to See a Pulmonologist
Is It Normal to Experience Abdominal Pain After Choking on Water?
Choking leading to abdominal pain? Is it normal to experience pain in the abdominal area, similar to the diaphragm, after choking on water at 7:00 PM, which caused severe coughing and difficulty breathing? The pain persists even during deep breaths until midnight.
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is normal to experience brief pain due to intense vibrations in the trachea after a severe cough. If you are not currently experiencing wheezing, there should be no issue![Read More] Is It Normal to Experience Abdominal Pain After Choking on Water?