Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Can chronic bronchitis and cor pulmonale be alleviated?Doctor's answer:
Chronic lung disease and emphysema generally cannot be relieved, mainly through prevention work to avoid infection and prevent catching colds. Once infected or catching a cold, it can lead to bronchial spasm, which in turn slows down the heart's workload. Infection can also reduce respiratory function, leading to choking. Preventing the condition from worsening is important. During colder weather, avoid going out. Pay attention to a light diet, eating less spicy food. Regularly focus on supplementing nutrition to strengthen the body, quit smoking, and avoid exposure to smoky environments, which can stabilize symptoms to a certain extent.