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. Could you please tell me what the abbreviation for pulmonary heart disease is?Doctor's answer:
The English abbreviation for cor pulmonale is CPHD, which is primarily caused by pulmonary artery hypertension. Most patients are over 40 years old and experience chronic cough with phlegm and varying degrees of dyspnea, which may worsen after exercise. Patients with cor pulmonale should follow a light diet, pay attention to nutritional supplementation, and consume more high-calorie, high-protein, and easily digestible foods.