Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. How should pulmonary emphysema and cor pulmonale be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often leads to cor pulmonale. It is important to monitor data carefully and examine the lungs and heart. Internal improvements can be made through chest X-rays and chest CT scans to understand the extent and, based on symptoms such as cough, sputum production, wheezing, and breathing difficulties, determine the treatment approach. If respiratory failure is present, the treatment method will also differ.