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. How should pulmonary heart disease be treated?Doctor's answer:
Cor pulmonale, also known as chronic pulmonary heart disease, can recur symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and hemoptysis. It tends to worsen after exposure to cold or infection and is prone to relapse. It is a common complication of chronic bronchitis. Quitting smoking, avoiding cold exposure, and preventing overexertion are important preventive measures. The main treatment for cor pulmonale involves controlling infections, symptomatic treatment, and, if necessary, oxygen therapy combined with antispasmodic and bronchodilator medications. There is no definitive cure for this disease, so prevention is key to preventing its occurrence.