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Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
About me
With over twenty years of experience in the medical field, currently working as the Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Central Hospital of Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Proficient in diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of common respiratory diseases.
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What is meningitis?
Meningitis is predominantly an inflammation that occurs in the meninges and can extend to the brain parenchyma. It is generally caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including common pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, tuberculosis bacteria, etc. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, etc. More severe cases can present with convulsions, disturbances of consciousness, or even coma. The condition can be mild or severe, and if not treated promptly, it can be fatal in serious cases.
Does respiratory failure spread?
Respiratory failure is a condition characterized by significant decline in respiratory function and is clinically very serious, being a common critical and acute illness. Respiratory failure itself is not contagious, but certain diseases that cause respiratory failure can be contagious. For example, if it is caused by infectious pulmonary tuberculosis, then the tuberculosis can be transmitted, but respiratory failure itself is not contagious.
Pneumothorax pleurodesis: what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Pleurodesis for pneumothorax involves injecting a sclerosant into the pleural cavity to induce a sterile inflammation, causing adhesion of the parietal and visceral pleurae, thereby eliminating the pleural space. This can be used to treat pneumothorax. The benefits include a high success rate, simple operation, and low recurrence rate. The downside is that there can be adverse reactions, the most common being chest pain and fever; severe cases may cause acute respiratory distress syndrome. Therefore, extra care is needed during the pleurodesis procedure.
What are the symptoms of respiratory failure?
Respiratory failure is a common and serious condition in clinical settings, often categorized as an acute and critical illness. Simply put, respiratory failure occurs when respiratory function is extremely poor. It is caused by severe impairment of pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange due to various reasons. Even at rest, sufficient gas exchange cannot be maintained, leading to serious hypoxemia or concurrent hypercapnia. Clinically, this often presents with severe breathing difficulties, hypoxia, cyanosis, and requires immediate intervention to prevent potentially life-threatening complications.
Does mycoplasma infection cause fever?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is not uncommon in clinical practice, often causing symptoms of bronchitis and bronchopneumonia. Common symptoms include fatigue, sore throat, cough, and fever. Thus, Mycoplasma infection can cause fever, which may last for two to three weeks. After Mycoplasma infection, there is no need to panic; in most cases, it can resolve even without medication. Medication can alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of illness. Options include macrolides and fluoroquinolones, but these drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician.
What should I do if I have tracheitis with chest tightness and shortness of breath?
Common symptoms of bronchitis include coughing and phlegm production, and some people may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath. What should be done if chest tightness and shortness of breath occur? First, medication should be used according to the cause of the condition, such as using sensitive antibiotics if it's caused by a bacterial infection. If it is due to allergic factors, antiallergic drugs or corticosteroids can be chosen. In addition, symptomatic treatment can be considered, such as using bronchodilators to alleviate symptoms of chest tightness. Furthermore, if there is phlegm, expectorant medications can be used to ease symptoms and reduce respiratory tract resistance, which also helps relieve chest tightness.
Pneumoconiosis is treated in the Department of Respiratory Medicine.
Pneumoconiosis is a relatively common occupational disease in China, which occurs in patients who have long-term exposure to occupational dust that gets inhaled into the lungs at work. The symptoms of pneumoconiosis are similar to those of other respiratory diseases, commonly including cough, expectoration, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc. Lung examinations can reveal nodules and masses of varying sizes in the lungs. After contracting pneumoconiosis, which department should one visit? If there is a department for occupational diseases, then one can visit the occupational disease department. If not, it is generally advisable to visit the respiratory department.
Can tracheitis be inherited?
Bronchitis is a common disease in clinical practice. Patients often experience symptoms such as cough, expectoration, wheezing, and chest tightness. So, is bronchitis hereditary after contracting it? Bronchitis is not a genetic disease and is not hereditary. The causes of bronchitis in patients are often due to infections, physical and chemical irritations, allergies, and other factors, and are not largely related to genetics. Moreover, bronchitis can generally be controlled with active treatment.
How to stop coughing in acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the bronchial mucosa caused by various pathogenic factors, with coughing being one of the common symptoms of acute bronchitis. So, how can patients stop coughing when they have acute bronchitis? If the cough is dry or there is little phlegm, antitussive and cough suppressant medications can be used. If the cough produces phlegm that is hard to expel, medications that thin the mucus should be chosen. Treatment can be administered orally or through nebulization. Additionally, drinking more water and having a lighter diet can also help suppress the cough.