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An Yong Peng
Pulmonology
About me
Graduated from Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2005, majoring in Clinical Medicine. Currently working in the field of Respiratory Medicine. Later obtained a Master's degree in Medicine.
Proficient in diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, and lung cancer.
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Does pulmonary embolism cause vomiting?
Vomiting is not a typical clinical manifestation of pulmonary embolism. For pulmonary embolism, typical symptoms generally include chest pain, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. Some patients may show atypical symptoms such as unexplained difficulty breathing, unexplained drops in blood pressure, fainting, and other related conditions. Additionally, some patients may exhibit arrhythmias. When the condition of a patient with pulmonary embolism becomes severe, it may be accompanied by significant respiratory failure or shock. In such cases, symptoms of vomiting might also be present. However, if there is just vomiting, the likelihood of pulmonary embolism is generally considered low, and other causes should be investigated first, such as gastrointestinal disorders.
Can you eat peaches when you have a cold?
People with colds can eat peaches. For those suffering from a cold, eating some fruits such as peaches, apples, and pears can be beneficial for their condition. Patients with a cold should also pay attention to maintaining a light diet, drinking plenty of water, ensuring sufficient sleep, and avoiding staying up late. These general measures may gradually help the patient recover. However, it is also important to note that some patients with prominent cold symptoms may need to use cold medicines for symptomatic treatment. These medications can help alleviate symptoms and reduce discomfort, which is beneficial for the patient. It is also important to monitor the patient's condition as some individuals with a cold may develop complications, such as acute sinusitis or rhinitis. Therefore, if cold symptoms persist, it is necessary to visit a hospital promptly to investigate the cause.
Massage which area for tracheitis?
The treatment of tracheitis through massage does not have definite therapeutic effects. Tracheitis, commonly referred to as chronic bronchitis, is often associated with factors such as long-term smoking. For this disease, quitting smoking is the primary recommendation, as it can help slow the progression of the disease. This includes avoiding secondhand smoke as well. Additionally, patients with tracheitis can experience flare-ups during respiratory infections, so it is also important to keep warm and prevent respiratory infections. The treatment of tracheitis also involves the use of medications to suppress cough and facilitate the removal of mucus. Moreover, tracheitis can progressively lead to conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When a patient with tracheitis also has COPD, it is necessary to persist with inhaled medications, such as long-acting bronchodilators. (Note: The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
Where is massage effective for acute bronchitis?
Patients with acute bronchitis do not have a definitive therapeutic effect through massage treatment. Massage is a method of health care, and its effectiveness for acute bronchitis is uncertain. Acute bronchitis is usually a viral infection and generally lacks a specific treatment method. For this disease, it is often necessary to provide symptomatic treatment to relieve the symptoms of coughing. Furthermore, patients with acute bronchitis under the aforementioned conditions are likely to experience symptoms of chest tightness and wheezing. If these symptoms occur, treatment such as asthma relief and oxygen inhalation is also needed. In a few cases, acute bronchitis may also be caused by bacterial infections or infections with mycoplasma or chlamydia. In such cases, antibiotic treatment is necessary.
How to cure a mild cold by yourself
For a minor cold, it is possible for it to heal on its own. In the case of a minor cold, it may not even be necessary to use medication. Simple daily care, such as maintaining a light diet, drinking more water, eating more fruits, and avoiding spicy, irritating, greasy, and raw cold foods, might suffice. Furthermore, it is important to ensure ample sleep and rest, avoid staying up late and overworking. Through these general approaches, the patient's cold may gradually recover on its own. However, it is important to note that even a minor cold can sometimes lead to complications like pneumonia. Therefore, even in cases of minor colds, it is advisable to monitor the condition. If cold symptoms persist or if there are signs of a bacterial infection, such as coughing up substantial amounts of purulent sputum, high fever, and other related conditions, it is necessary to visit a hospital in a timely manner to investigate the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
What should I do if I catch a cold during breastfeeding?
In the case of a cold during breastfeeding, the treatment should be based on the specific condition of the patient. If symptoms of a typical viral cold appear during breastfeeding, such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and no fever or only mild fever, it is generally not necessary to use medication if the symptoms are mild. Drinking more water and resting adequately can gradually alleviate most patients' conditions. However, if the patient's symptoms are severe, or if there are signs of bacterial infection such as a high fever or coughing up pus-filled sputum, it is necessary to visit a hospital for appropriate treatment. Under the guidance of a doctor, it may be necessary to choose medications that have lesser impact on the child, and even consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding.
The difference between pulmonary embolism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The differences between pulmonary embolism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mainly include the following aspects: 1. Different mechanisms of onset: Pulmonary embolism refers to the blockage of the pulmonary arteries by thrombi, while COPD is a disease of the small airways, primarily characterized by the narrowing of these airways. 2. Different clinical manifestations: Pulmonary embolism is often acute, with symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and may also include chest pain, coughing up blood, and fainting. COPD is a chronic disease, usually presenting with chronic chest tightness and difficulty breathing, and may also include symptoms such as coughing and expectoration. 3. Different diagnostics: Pulmonary embolism can often be diagnosed through CT pulmonary angiography, whereas COPD typically requires lung function tests for diagnosis.
A cold with a runny nose and sore throat is what kind of cold?
A cold accompanied by a runny nose and a sore throat may be a viral infection. Typical symptoms of a viral cold include a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and a sore throat, as well as coughing. Sometimes symptoms also include headache, muscle aches, chills, fatigue, and even a low fever. Influenza can also cause symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat, but compared to a common viral cold, influenza is more likely to present with high fever and more severe systemic symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue. Furthermore, the treatment for influenza differs from that of a common cold; besides symptomatic treatment, antiviral treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors is often required for influenza.
Treatment of Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma
Patients with bronchial asthma often exhibit symptoms such as episodic coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing. These symptoms typically occur when the patient inhales allergens, cold air, or experiences respiratory infections. Additionally, during an asthma attack, symptoms such as chest tightness tend to worsen at night and when lying flat, whereas they tend to alleviate during the day and when the patient is sitting or standing up. There are also some special types of bronchial asthma. For instance, some asthmatic patients may only exhibit coughing without obvious symptoms of chest tightness, wheezing, or breathing difficulties, which is known as cough-variant asthma. Some patients may only experience chest tightness without obvious wheezing or coughing. Lung auscultation may not reveal any wheezing sound, but treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators is effective; this condition is known as chest tightness-variant asthma. (Medication use should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
Is a cold contagious in summer?
Summer colds can also be contagious. Colds in the summer are usually viral colds, which are generally contagious. Viral colds often involve viruses such as rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses, human metapneumoviruses, and coronaviruses, all of which are contagious. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive measures against summer colds to prevent the spread to family members, such as maintaining a certain social distance, and covering your mouth and nose with an arm or tissue when coughing to reduce the spread of viral droplets. These practices help prevent the transmission of colds. Additionally, washing hands frequently and paying attention to hand hygiene also aid in preventing the spread of colds.