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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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How long does it take to recover from a cold?
The common cold is one of the most frequently seen diseases in clinical settings, caused by viral infections. The most prevalent symptoms are nasal, such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Additionally, there can be discomfort in the throat, coughing, and some patients may experience mild fever, chills, and headaches. Generally, the natural course of a cold is about five to seven days, so it's possible to recover from a cold within a week. However, since there are currently no specific medications for treating the common cold, it is important to rest, avoid getting chilled, drink plenty of water, quit smoking, and ensure good ventilation in the room to aid recovery from a cold.
What position should be taken for bronchial asthma?
The choice of lying position for bronchial asthma depends on the specific condition of the disease. During the remission phase of asthma, a free lying position is suitable. If it is a mild attack phase, a flat lying position can be taken. If symptoms such as chest tightness become prominent during an attack, a semi-sitting position is advisable. For asthma patients experiencing significant chest tightness and breathing difficulties during an attack, or if they are in a persistent state of asthma, then a sitting position is often required. Patients may experience severe sweating, be unable to speak, and even suffer from hypoxia during such times, which can be extremely distressing.
What department should I visit for a mycoplasma infection?
Mycoplasma infection is relatively common in clinical settings, causing respiratory and urogenital system infections. If it leads to respiratory infection, patients often experience symptoms such as fever and cough, and they should consult a pulmonologist. If the infection affects the urogenital system, patients commonly experience symptoms like frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination, and can seek treatment from a urologist. Women may also consult with a gynecologist. Following consultation, doctors will develop a treatment plan based on the examination findings.
What are the symptoms of tracheitis?
Tracheitis refers to the inflammation of the tracheal mucosa, usually caused by microbial infections, physical and chemical irritants, allergies, and other factors. Symptoms of tracheitis typically start acutely. Patients may experience fever, initially perhaps dry coughing or a small amount of mucous sputum. As the condition progresses, the amount of sputum may increase, coughing may intensify, and some patients may also experience blood in the sputum, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and other symptoms.
How is tuberculosis treated?
The treatment of tuberculosis generally involves two aspects: etiological treatment and symptomatic management. Etiological treatment targets the tuberculosis bacteria with medication. Modern anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy regimens are quite mature, employing strategies such as early and combined use, appropriate dosing, regular administration, and full-course treatment, which result in a very high cure rate. Additionally, there is symptomatic management, for example, cough suppressants for patients with a cough, expectorants for those with excessive sputum, antipyretics if there is fever depending on the situation, and hemostatic drugs for patients coughing up blood, among others. The treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis is comprehensive and must be conducted under the guidance of a physician. It is crucial not to interrupt treatment casually to avoid affecting the effectiveness of the therapy, increasing the recurrence rate, and the emergence of drug resistance.
"Does a weakly positive Mycoplasma pneumoniae indicate pneumonia?"
During the testing process, if Mycoplasma pneumoniae shows a weakly positive result, this does not necessarily indicate that the person has pneumonia. A weakly positive result for Mycoplasma pneumoniae only suggests a possible infection, but does not confirm pneumonia. If there is a suspicion, further investigation, such as chest radiography, should be conducted. If chest radiography reveals changes in lung patterns or patchy areas in the lungs, then it can be considered that the person may have Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. If the chest radiography is normal, it cannot be concluded that the person has pneumonia.
Can you smoke with pneumothorax?
After suffering from pneumothorax, patients often experience symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, and coughing. Can patients smoke after suffering from pneumothorax? It is advised against smoking after suffering from pneumothorax, as smoke and harmful substances directly irritate the respiratory tract, worsening the patient's symptoms. Additionally, smoking produces a large amount of carbon monoxide, which, when absorbed by the body, can cause hypoxia, thereby exacerbating symptoms of breathing difficulty. Therefore, patients with pneumothorax should not smoke, and it is also recommended to quit smoking even after recovery from pneumothorax, as smoking is harmful in many ways and particularly damaging to the respiratory system.
Can you exercise when you have a cold in the summer?
Generally speaking, it is not advisable to exercise after catching a cold; it is usually recommended to rest instead. This is because after catching a cold, a person's immune system is often weakened, commonly accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, and decreased appetite. If one exercises during this time, it will inevitably increase the body's consumption, further reducing the body's resistance, weakening the body even more, and hindering the recovery from the illness. Moreover, exercise increases lung capacity, leading to a higher volume of air passing through the airways, which can aggravate symptoms such as throat discomfort and cough associated with a cold. From this perspective, it is also unsuitable to exercise.
Does mycoplasma infection cause coughing?
In clinical practice, Mycoplasma infection is relatively common. After Mycoplasma pneumoniae infects the human body, it often causes bronchitis and pneumonia. Common symptoms include fever and cough. Therefore, Mycoplasma infection does cause coughing, and the cough symptoms are often quite severe, presenting as an irritating cough. The cough often persists for a relatively long time, possibly lasting three to four weeks. Therefore, coughing does occur with Mycoplasma infection, and it is important to actively cooperate with the doctor in medication treatment to control the cough symptoms.
What to do when a cold causes a hot nose?
The common cold is an acute rhinitis caused by viral infection, with common symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion; there may also be symptoms of nasal fever. In cases where the cold is accompanied by a hot nose, one initial approach is to use medications to alleviate the symptoms, such as compound cold medicines or traditional Chinese medicines that clear heat and detoxify. Additionally, it is advisable to drink plenty of hot water, rest, avoid getting chilled, quit smoking, and ensure good ventilation in the room to aid recovery from the cold.