Patient's question:
I have very severe emphysema and it has led to cor pulmonale. Can patients with severe emphysema and cor pulmonale inhale pure oxygen?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is mostly caused by bronchial dilation due to chronic bronchitis, complications lead to emphysema. Of course, severe emphysema can lead to cor pulmonale. Patients with cor pulmonale can inhale pure oxygen because this disease easily causes blood oxygen saturation to decrease, leading to brain edema and choking. It is also necessary to cooperate with the use of cardiac-stimulating, diuretic, and vasodilating drugs for treatment.