How to treat mild emphysema

With the development of medical technology, the treatment of emphysema is becoming more and more advanced. Emphysema is also a relatively common disease. Once you get it, it can cause serious harm. Therefore, it is necessary to receive treatment in time to avoid harm. In fact, the development of emphysema is a process, but if it is not discovered in time, the condition will worsen.

If you understand the treatment methods for emphysema and pay attention to changes in your body in a timely manner, you can receive treatment for emphysema in the early stages of the disease. How to treat mild emphysema? It mainly includes the following treatment methods.

(I) Appropriate use of bronchodilator drugs, such as aminophylline and β2 receptor stimulants. If allergic factors exist, corticosteroids can be used appropriately.

(ii) Use effective antibiotics based on the pathogen or experience, such as penicillin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, cephalosporin, etc.

(III) Exercise the respiratory function: Do abdominal breathing, exhale deeply and slowly with pursed lips to strengthen the activity of the respiratory muscles. Increase the activity of the diaphragm.

(iv) Home oxygen therapy: 12-15 hours of oxygen supply per day can prolong life. If continuous oxygen therapy can be achieved for 24 hours a day, the effect will be better.

(V) Physical therapy: a plan is developed according to the condition of the patient, such as Qigong, Tai Chi, breathing exercises, fixed-range walking or ladder climbing exercises.

(6) Prevention. The first thing is to quit smoking. Keep warm, avoid catching cold, and prevent colds. Improve environmental hygiene, take good personal labor protection measures, and eliminate and avoid the effects of smoke, dust and irritating gases on the respiratory tract.

For patients with emphysema, it is best to choose a treatment that targets the cause, as this will achieve the greatest effect. In addition, if the rehabilitation care is done well, you will be able to recover faster. Of course, illness has a huge psychological impact on people, but it is inevitable to get sick, and you can recover in time with treatment, so you should keep a calm mind.