Trachea, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 6

Lung abnormalities have been present for over two months, and the cause is still unknown? Hello, doctor. My mother is 70 years old and has recently shown abnormalities in her lungs. The situation is as follows: 1. A few years ago, she had pulmonary tuberculosis in her right upp...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Doctor, the patient has difficulty using CPAP due to significant side effects. After undergoing surgery (surgical treatment), the AHI has decreased by approximately 80%, but there is still a notable presence of UARS...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? However, I was very certain that my family member's lungs were not compromised before intubation. The strange thing is that shortly after the intubation, complications arose. Is it possible that there we...

Regarding intubation? Regarding my family member, they have had chronic lung issues and often cough. At the end of October this year, they were hospitalized due to a lung infection. During their stay, they tried four different antibiotics with no effect, which resulted in respira...

Suspected pulmonary tuberculosis infection? Dear Doctor: My friend has been coughing for several days with frequent phlegm and sometimes experiences itching in the trachea. After seeking medical attention and undergoing tests, the sputum culture came back positive, and the CT sca...

Tracheal issues Can a CT scan detect the presence of foreign bodies in the trachea or bronchi?

Sudden inability to breathe? Hello, I would like to describe my mother's symptoms. It started with a cough, and after seeing a doctor and taking medication, she continued to cough. Then she went to a pharmacy and bought a Japanese cough medicine, which she took for about two...

Pulmonary shadowing Hello Dr. Huang: A few days ago, my father underwent a health check-up, and an X-ray revealed an increased shadow in the lower area adjacent to the right hilum, raising suspicion for a possible lesion. The imaging findings are non-specific, and follow-up is re...

Chest tightness and pain while breathing after exercise? After each workout (running), I experience a tight pain in my chest (likely around the trachea) when taking deep breaths, which can trigger coughing and even nausea. It's quite uncomfortable, and I can only breathe in ...

Persistent pain in the upper left back? Six months ago, I started experiencing pain in the upper left back, and recently I've noticed a cough that seems to have a foul odor resembling decaying food coming from my trachea.

Why is it necessary to elevate the head of the bed before suctioning a patient with an endotracheal tube? 1. When suctioning a patient with an endotracheal tube, it is essential to elevate the head of the bed. This position helps to reduce the risk of aspiration and facilitates b...

Concerns about tracheostomy? Hello, the patient’s grandfather has been in the intensive care unit for over four months due to diabetes-related amputations. His mental state fluctuates between good and bad. Recently, the doctors have been suggesting a tracheostomy because there ar...

Consultation regarding early-stage lung adenocarcinoma-related questions? Dear Dr. Huang, My mother was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer last year, and the doctor removed one-third of her right lung along with the lymph nodes around the bronchi. The doctor advised against ...

The chest area? What are the possible conditions for discomfort in the chest area? (I have been coughing for over a month.)

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...

Increased lung markings refer to the presence of more prominent vascular and interstitial patterns observed on a chest X-ray or CT scan. This can indicate various conditions, such as pulmonary edema, The recent health check report indicated that there is an increase in lung marki...

I'm not sure where the problem lies? Recently, I have been waking up in the morning with blood-tinged saliva, and sometimes I experience pain in the center of my chest, although the pain subsides quickly. I visited a pulmonologist and had an X-ray, which showed no significan...

Could you please provide more details about the issue of pulmonary fibrosis? My grandmother is currently 78 years old and resides in Chiayi. Two weeks ago, she went to the hospital's emergency department due to shortness of breath. Since the emergency room did not have suita...

Pulmonary dust accumulation Hello: I have been coughing for a month without improvement; it is a dry cough. Yesterday, I went to a large hospital for a consultation and had an X-ray. The doctor mentioned that there is some dust in my lungs and is concerned about a possible bacter...

Cough? Asthma? Recently, whenever the weather gets cold or I eat oranges or spicy food, I start coughing uncontrollably. Even adding pepper to scallion pancakes triggers this reaction, and I cough so hard that it feels like my trachea is about to come out, producing a terrible so...