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Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
About me
Yuan Qing, male, associate chief physician, associate professor, medical doctor, Young Member of the Anti-Infection Branch of Beijing Pharmacological Society.
1996.7-2001.7 Shanxi Medical University, Bachelor of Clinical Medicine.
2001.7-2004.7 Master's degree student in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing Friendship Hospital, affiliated to Capital Medical University.
2004.7-2009.7 Resident physician in the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, affiliated to Capital Medical University.
2006.7-2009.7 Doctoral student in the field of infectious diseases and critical care medicine at Capital Medical University.
2009.7-2014.3 Beijing Century Hospital, Department of Respiratory Medicine.
2014.4-present Beijing Century Hospital, Cadre Medical Department.
He has received further training in respiratory critical care at China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Engaged in clinical, teaching, and research work on respiratory infectious diseases, respiratory critical conditions, respiratory endoscopy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and asthma. Proficient in respiratory medicine, particularly in theoretical knowledge, new developments, new technologies, and clinical diagnosis and treatment in the mentioned areas. Principal investigator of 1 bureau-level research project and 3 internal projects at the hospital. Co-author of 2 specialized books, with over 20 research papers published at home and abroad, including 5 papers indexed by SCI.
Proficient in diseases
Respiratory system infections, asthma, respiratory failure, various difficult-to-treat diseases, and the diagnosis of thoracic imaging particularly in benign and malignant tumors!
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Cold and cough symptoms.
A cold is caused by the invasion of various pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, and chlamydia into our upper respiratory tract, leading to inflammation there. Due to the inflammation in the upper respiratory tract, a large amount of secretions such as nasal discharge and phlegm in the throat are produced, causing symptoms like coughing. Some patients may have a dry cough, while others might cough up phlegm, which can be white or yellow. Coughing during a cold is a common symptom, and it can generally be addressed by taking some cold medicines, which are available as both traditional Chinese and Western medicines. Choosing the right medicine that suits one's needs can help treat the symptoms of a cold cough. (The use of medicines should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
How many days does the fever from influenza last?
Influenza, also known as the flu, generally refers to a group of diseases characterized by sore throat, cough, and fever, which occur after the human upper respiratory tract is infected by the influenza virus. We call it influenza or flu. Since influenza is a viral infection, it has a certain self-limiting nature, meaning that patients might recover completely over time without treatment. The fever caused by influenza usually lasts three to five days for people with normal immune systems. However, for some elderly, infants, and pregnant women, the fever might extend to five days or even ten days, and special attention is needed for these groups.
Can type A influenza heal by itself?
Type A influenza is self-healing, but it mainly depends on the person who is infected with the flu. Generally speaking, regarding viral diseases, our bodies will produce corresponding antibodies against these microbial pathogens, and then use these antibodies to eliminate them. Type A influenza is a cold-like disease caused by an influenza virus, and it certainly can stimulate our bodies to produce antibodies against this type of flu for elimination. For some young and healthy individuals, or those with a generally good health base, type A influenza can completely heal on its own without any antiviral medications. However, for older adults, those who are weaker, or those who have underlying conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease, type A influenza may lead to severe pneumonia or even be fatal. Therefore, whether type A influenza should be treated, or whether it can rely on self-healing, depends on the condition of the infected patient. Thus, the treatment principles of doctors also vary depending on the different conditions of patients.
The cause of airflow limitation in bronchial asthma.
Bronchial asthma airflow limitation is a respiratory physiological feature of our bronchial asthma, and its limitation is mainly related to the pathophysiological mechanism of asthma. Asthma is a chronic airway inflammation involving multiple cells caused by various reasons. When inflammation occurs, the mucosa will become edematous, and the smooth muscle outside the airway will also spasm and contract. Therefore, the airflow cannot smoothly enter and exit the bronchi, leading to the manifestation of airflow limitation in the bronchi. Thus, in the treatment of asthma, we need to use some bronchodilator drugs, as well as some anti-inflammatory drugs, so as to comprehensively control the patient's symptoms.
Is a cough indicative of lung cancer?
Lung cancer occurs when the tissue cells in the lungs lose their normal genetic regulation, mutations occur in the genes, and normal tissue cells grow disorderly, forming a disease characterized mainly by tumors, known as lung cancer. The clinical manifestations of lung cancer can include choking cough, cough, coughing up blood, fever, weight loss, and other symptoms. However, it does not necessarily mean that a choking cough is definitely lung cancer. For example, conditions like bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even pneumonia and lung infections can cause choking coughs. Some colds may also present symptoms of choking cough. Therefore, a choking cough is not necessarily indicative of lung cancer. It is essential to consider the patient's age, occupation, smoking history, and if available, to combine this information with chest X-rays to make a comprehensive determination of whether it is lung cancer.
Do cold medicines harm the kidneys?
Currently, for cold medicines, they can be divided into Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine available on the market. In Western medicine, most contain a compound called acetaminophen. Whether these medicines cause kidney damage mainly depends on the individual's kidney health condition. For elderly people or patients with conditions like hypertension or diabetes, medicines containing acetaminophen can cause kidney damage. However, it is generally not the case with young people. As for Chinese patent medicine, the ingredients in most of these cold remedies are not metabolized through the kidneys, and generally do not harm the kidneys. Thus, for older individuals or patients with poor kidney health, it is best to choose Chinese patent medicine for treating a cold. (Please take medications under the guidance of a professional physician.)
Asthma is a disease.
The full name of asthma is bronchial asthma. It is primarily caused by a variety of inflammatory cells and cellular components involved in chronic airway inflammation. This chronic inflammation can lead to symptoms of airway hyperresponsiveness. The main symptoms present in patients are sudden attacks or exposure to certain irritating factors, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These symptoms can improve either through medication or spontaneously without medication. A disease with these characteristics is called asthma. Generally, the occurrence of asthma is mainly due to genetic factors and exposure to external allergens. The disease is caused by a combination of internal and external factors. It is generally controllable but not curable, which is important to understand.
How to relieve headache from a cold during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very special physiological period for women, during which their immune system is relatively weaker, and their choices in food can be very selective. Moreover, many medications are prohibited during pregnancy. Therefore, it is common for pregnant women to experience headaches caused by viral colds. For pregnant women experiencing headaches, physical methods can be used for treatment. For instance, massaging the "Da Zhui" and "Feng Chi" acupoints located at the back of the neck can alleviate symptoms of colds and headaches. Additionally, applying heat, such as using a warm towel on the forehead or neck, can also effectively treat headaches from colds during pregnancy without affecting the development of the fetus.
Pneumothorax clinical manifestations
Pneumothorax is primarily caused by various factors, both internal and external to the lungs, leading to a significant accumulation of gas within the chest cavity. Patients exhibit symptoms such as chest tightness, breathlessness, including coughing, chest pain, and other related symptoms, which are collectively referred to as pneumothorax. Patients with pneumothorax can be classified into mild and severe types. Generally, after the onset of pneumothorax, patients who only experience symptoms like panting, chest tightness, chest pain, or coughing, but maintain stable blood pressure and heart rate, are considered to have a mild condition. However, if in addition to these respiratory symptoms, the patient clearly exhibits a drop in blood pressure, a decrease in oxygen saturation, or a reduction in heart rate, these conditions are considered severe and require urgent treatment.
What should I do if I have a cold, headache, and vomiting?
After catching a cold, various respiratory symptoms can occur, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc. However, there is also a category of patients who, particularly after a viral cold, may exhibit symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea. These patients are referred to as having a "gastrointestinal cold." Like the common cold, a gastrointestinal cold is also caused by respiratory virus infections. Therefore, there are no special medications required for treatment; general over-the-counter cold medicines are sufficient. If there is severe vomiting, some antiemetic medication may be used, and drinking some cola boiled with ginger can also be very effective in treating the headaches and vomiting.