Prevention measures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Obstructive pneumonia is also called chronic obstructive pneumonia. It is a common disease in the human body. It has a great impact on our lives and also hinders the development of our careers. Many times this disease is caused by people’s carelessness in life. Understanding the prevention measures of chronic obstructive pneumonia can help us stay away from it.

Prevention measures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

1. Quit smoking. For those who are already ill, quitting smoking can slow down the progression of the disease.

2. Prevent colds and improve your body's resistance. When doing outdoor sports, pay attention to clothing protection and keep the front and back of the chest warm; do not take off clothes too early when the weather turns warmer.

3. Avoid excessive physical and mental fatigue.

4. Stay optimistic.

5. If you have respiratory symptoms, such as coughing and sputum, worsening shortness of breath, and the appearance of yellow sputum, you should seek medical attention early.

Acute attacks of COPD are closely related to the season. As the weather turns cooler, when the human body is tired or catches a cold, it will be triggered due to the decrease in resistance. Severe lung infections can lead to respiratory failure and heart failure, endangering the patient's life.

Pneumococcus is the main pathogen that causes COPD. Due to the extensive use of antibiotics, pneumococcus is resistant to many antibiotics, making the treatment of COPD difficult. For this reason, organizations such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommend that patients with COPD receive pneumococcal vaccination to prevent acute attacks. Generally, specific antibodies will be produced in the body 3 weeks after vaccination, and the immunity acquired can last for more than 5 years.

Experts remind that in the autumn and winter seasons, the elderly should pay attention to keeping warm, prevent colds, and avoid the stimulation of cigarette smoke and environmental pollution. If you have symptoms such as sputum and cough, seek medical attention immediately.

When the elderly reach a certain age, all aspects of their physical condition are not as good as before, so they need to pay more attention to their health. If conditions permit, they should go to the hospital for regular physical examinations, which is also a guarantee for our health.