Patient's question:
Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease easy to treat? I often experience difficulty breathing, and during severe episodes, it has affected my normal life. I am currently in the acute relief phase of the exacerbation type, but I don't know if this condition is treatable. Sometimes I also suffer from dizziness and headaches. Even on days with smog, I can't go outside. Now, I can only lie in bed.Doctor's answer:
Considering that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cannot be cured, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in a formal hospital. This condition requires standard anti-infection treatment and bronchodilator treatment. For patients who need hospitalization, adequate rest, oxygen therapy, and long-term home oxygen therapy, etc. COPD is a chronic disease that causes irreversible damage to lung function. Anti-infection treatment can alleviate acute exacerbations. During the acute exacerbation phase, hospitalization is recommended, with the administration of antibiotics, cough suppressants, expectorants, and bronchodilators, while focusing on low-flow oxygen therapy.