Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. A senior family member of mine has recently been feeling short of breath, often experiencing chest tightness, and sometimes having difficulty breathing. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that they have emphysema and bullae. You mentioned that they have emphysema and bullae, is it better to start home oxygen therapy earlier?Doctor's answer:
Based on cases that have been medically treated, for individuals with emphysema and bullae, home oxygen therapy can be somewhat effective. However, since emphysema and bullae are chronic diseases, they cannot be cured immediately. Medication must be used to control the condition to prevent it from worsening. It is recommended that patients focus on physical exercise during this period and consider using medication to relax the urethra.