Patient's question:
My friend has had emphysema for several years. Even slight exercise makes him short of breath and unable to catch his breath. Now, both his legs and feet are swollen, and his appetite is very poor. How should emphysema be treated when it is contagious?Doctor's answer:
Infection is one of the most significant causes of emphysema. Viruses, bacteria, and mycoplasmas are important factors in the acute relief of the disease. The main viruses include influenza virus, rhinovirus, adenovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. The most common bacterial infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Staphylococcus. Eat less staple foods and more nutritious vegetables and fruits. It is recommended to include a diet with a high protein content, and the body should be fully active for more than a year. Prevention and control of bronchial infection, quitting smoking, quitting smoking, appropriate physical activity, strengthening the body, and preventing colds. Do breathing exercises, persist in morning deep breathing exercises, exercise abdominal breathing, or do chest breathing mainly using intercostal muscle activity. Oxygen therapy and positive pressure breathing therapy can be used for rescue.