Patient's question:
Difficulty breathing, feeling that breathing is not smooth, and also feeling severe chest tightness. The doctor said I have emphysema. I had never heard of this disease before. I don't know how to treat emphysema?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is primarily caused by the loss of alveolar function and is most common in the elderly. Treatment mainly aims to prevent the gradual decline in lung function. At home, you can implement home oxygen therapy to prevent the worsening of lung function. It is also important to strengthen the body and reduce immunity to prevent the condition from deteriorating due to colds. Most cases of emphysema can heal on their own, which determines the severity of childhood emphysema. If the emphysema is mild or there are no obvious symptoms, shortness of breath may occur during intense exercise. If the emphysema is severe, significant shortness of breath may return during rest. The progression of emphysema can be slowed by controlling risk factors. For children, it is important to prevent respiratory infections during daily activities.