Patient's question:
My grandmother suffers from chronic bronchitis and cor pulmonale, and the family is very worried. She is reluctant to go to the hospital for treatment and wants to ask the doctor about the symptoms of advanced chronic bronchitis and cor pulmonale.Doctor's answer:
Late-stage cor pulmonale, due to severe lung diseases, has repeatedly led to pulmonary artery hypertension, resulting in weakened heart function. The patient's condition is quite serious and requires hospitalization for treatment. At home, the patient should reduce physical activity and pay attention to rest, with oxygen therapy being available. Active treatment of the primary disease is essential. If there is severe infection, the pathogen must be actively identified and treated with medications targeting the pathogen. Symptomatic treatment with blood-cooling, cough-relieving, and asthma-relieving drugs can be used. Medications to alleviate heart pressure may also be administered.