Patient's question:
Father got up early in the morning with excessive phlegm, feeling chest tightness while walking, and having difficulty breathing. When he was young, he couldn't do much and his life expectancy was shortened. Whenever he did heavy labor, he would feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. Earlier, he was diagnosed with pulmonary heart disease and has been taking heart-related medications. He wants to know how pulmonary heart disease is treated in the elderly.Doctor's answer:
Older people with cor pulmonale are prone to experience recurrent shortness of breath and chest tightness. In most cases, if cor pulmonale occurs, it is essential to pay attention to early control of infection. If cor pulmonale reappears, it is necessary to carefully check for lung rales. If infection occurs, timely anti-infection treatment is required, and sensitive antibiotics should be administered intravenously. At the same time, if heart failure occurs, diuretics should also be used. Medications must be selected based on the specific condition, and it is difficult to cure completely.