Interstitial changes in the lower lobes of both lungs

The lungs are one of the more important organs in our body. They are like a large sponge with good elasticity. When the lungs breathe normally, our lives are constantly functioning. Due to the influence of many external environments, the lungs are prone to some diseases. Interstitial changes in the lower lobes of both lungs are a type of lung disease. Although the name is unfamiliar to everyone, you must go to the hospital for examination when you feel discomfort in your lungs.

What does interstitial changes in the lower lobes of the lung mean?

Most patients discover that they have bilateral interstitial lung disease during an X-ray lung examination. At this point, the disease is already in the middle or late stages, and the patient already experiences difficulty breathing and dry coughs. After that, it is often triggered and aggravated by colds and acute respiratory infections, and the condition worsens progressively. Gradually, there is increased breathing without wheezing, irritating cough or sputum, and a few have fever, hemoptysis or chest pain. In severe cases, symptoms may include shortness of breath when moving, palpitations, sweating, general fatigue, weight loss, cyanosis of the lips and nails, and clubbing of the fingers and toes. During physical examination, moist rales may be heard in the lower lung fields. When concurrent cor pulmonale occurs, there is hyperactive pulmonary second artery sound, jugular vein distention, hepatomegaly and lower limb edema.

Daily care of the lungs

1 . Smoke less or quit smoking, try to stay away from smoking places, and avoid secondhand smoke.

The harm that smoking causes to the lungs is very direct. We all know how harmful it is. A large part of various respiratory and lung diseases are caused by smoking. At the same time, the harm of secondhand smoke cannot be ignored. Stay away from smokers, and smokers should try not to smoke at home to create a smoke-free environment for the family. Therefore, it is recommended that you stay away from the harm of smoke as much as possible.

2. Pay attention to the weather. Try not to go out in foggy or smoggy weather, and take protective measures when going out.

The autumn and winter seasons are dry and dusty. At the same time, various air pollution factors are serious today, resulting in frequent smog weather across the country, especially in northern cities, which are particularly severe and have reached severe air pollution. So when smog occurs, it is recommended that you try not to go out, and if you go out, you must take relevant protective measures, such as wearing a mask.

3. Drive less and reduce the inhalation of car exhaust.

Automobile exhaust is also one of the most important sources of air pollution and an element that has a great impact on human lung damage. When we are driving outside, especially when there is a traffic jam, the exhaust gas from millions of cars keeps spewing out, causing harm to you. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid driving during peak hours, drive less, and reduce the damage caused by automobile exhaust.

4. Clean the air conditioner regularly at home to purify the air.

We must know that there are a lot of bacteria and harmful substances in the air pollution in the air conditioner, especially when the air conditioner is idle for a period of time, it will breed more bacteria. If you turn on the air conditioner, it will cause air pollution in your home and affect the health of your lungs and respiratory tract. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the air conditioner at home regularly.

5. Adjust your diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and carry out appropriate dietary therapy maintenance.

As for diet, it is very important to eat more vegetables and fruits and supplement various vitamins. Because with the improvement of economic conditions and living standards, people eat fish and meat every day, reducing the intake of vegetables and fruits. In addition, you can regularly prepare your own lung-nourishing diet. There are many of them and you can learn more about them. The recipes I have eaten and know about include lotus seeds, lily and lean meat, steamed pear with rock sugar, pork lungs with Sichuan loquat and snow pear, etc. These are all good recipes for nourishing the lungs. If you love cooking, you can study them carefully.