Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that my chest feels quite stuffy and I can't catch my breath. The doctor said I have emphysema. I want to know how emphysema can be completely cured? What methods are available?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is a disease for which there is currently still a lack of effective treatment methods. Generally, treatment is based on the patient's condition, and a stable treatment approach is preferred. However, this method cannot fundamentally and completely cure the symptoms of emphysema. In most cases, the recurrence of emphysema often involves the progression of chronic bronchitis. At this point, it is necessary to pay attention to avoiding smoking and also to prevent the recurrence of colds. If there is an infectious situation, it is essential to control the spread of infection. Generally, symptomatic treatment cannot cure this condition. To prevent the condition from worsening and causing the expansion of emphysema, it is important to avoid foods, stay warm, and drink plenty of water.