Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I was carefully diagnosed with emphysema and have been coughing severely. Traditional Chinese medicine has not been effective at all. Could you please recommend some good medications for emphysema and how to prevent it?Doctor's answer:
It is important to focus on what medicine to take for the treatment of emphysema. In the early stages of emphysema, shortness of breath only occurs during exertion, climbing stairs, or hiking uphill. As the condition worsens, shortness of breath may also occur even at rest. When chronic bronchitis has an acute recurrence, the amount of urethral secretions continues to increase, further exacerbating impaired ventilation. Symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath intensify, and in severe cases, respiratory failure symptoms may reappear, such as cyanosis, headache, loss of appetite, and confusion. Oral medication is generally a suitable option. Oral antibiotics, such as ambroxol, can help clear the lungs, cool the blood, and relieve asthma. Prevention starts with quitting smoking. Pay attention to avoiding colds and preventing exposure to colds. Maintain a stable and clean living environment, and take proper personal protective measures to completely eliminate and prevent the interference of smoke, dust, and irritating gases on the respiratory tract.