Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Could you please tell me if bilateral lung rales indicate lung infection or heart failure?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary rales are caused by infection or heart failure needs to be inferred based on the specific condition of the patient. Both are possible causes of this situation. It is recommended that you follow the advice of a professional doctor. The specific diagnosis needs to be confirmed through clinical symptoms, heart rate, chest X-rays, and other relevant examinations. Based on what you mentioned, it is difficult to determine the specific situation. At the same time, it is necessary to drink more water and avoid overexertion and overtime work.