Postoperative chest tightness and shortness of breath

Lung cancer is a disease with a very high incidence rate at present, and it is also a respiratory system disease. Many people smoke and drink frequently, and do not regularly eliminate toxins from the body, which can lead to some diseases. When lung cancer occurs, a small number of people who have undergone surgery may experience rejection reactions, such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. There are reasons for this and it needs to be slowly adjusted.

What is the cause of chest tightness and shortness of breath after lung cancer surgery?

Lung cancer is a respiratory disease with a very high incidence rate. Lung cancer will inevitably cause great harm to the patient's body and mind. Surgery is one of the most common methods to treat lung cancer. However, surgical treatment of lung cancer itself will consume a lot of physical energy of the patient, and it will also cause great harm to the patient's body after surgery, causing a series of complications or adverse reactions. Some lung cancer patients experience chest tightness and shortness of breath after surgery.

What is the cause of chest tightness and shortness of breath after lung cancer surgery? Surgery for lung cancer patients will damage the patient's vitality and lung qi, so they often experience adverse symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, sweating while eating, etc. At this time, it is recommended to cooperate with Chinese medicine treatment to replenish the vitality of the damaged body after surgery, enhance the patient's immune function, and restore the patient's physical strength. The diet should focus on replenishing qi and nourishing blood, such as yam, jujube, lotus root, eggs, lean meat, cabbage, longan, pine nuts, apples, etc. Lung cancer patients suffer from severe chest pain, shortness of breath and cough. Eating marine fish and shrimp may aggravate their cough and shortness of breath, so they should be careful when eating.

What is the cause of chest tightness and shortness of breath after lung cancer surgery? Most lung cancer patients will experience shortness of breath after surgery. There is no need to worry too much about this situation. Patients can gradually relieve the symptoms by practicing deep breathing and proper exercise. Don't be too nervous. Because the human body has five lungs, surgery usually removes one or less lobe of the lung, and the remaining lung can fully bear the responsibility of breathing. Generally, doctors will evaluate the patient's cardiopulmonary function before surgery. Those who cannot feel well will recommend other treatment options. In addition, shortness of breath symptoms will improve on their own. Patients can also gradually increase their activity by practicing deep breathing, practicing Tai Chi, walking, etc., and the shortness of breath symptoms will gradually recover.