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. Is emphysema severe? Is it treatable?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is a chronic disease. Paying attention to preventing overexertion and cold exposure can help reduce the likelihood of recurrence. This condition requires regular medication to prevent severe airway pain, either in pill form or through inhalation. Avoid smoking, drinking beer, getting angry, experiencing stress, having bowel movements, consuming spicy, greasy, dry seafood, or eating salty and sweet foods. Supplement with oxygen when necessary. Simultaneously, use anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, and blood-cooling medications. Avoid salty and sweet foods, and maintain a light diet to aid in recovery.