Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. How should I treat patients with cor pulmonale?Doctor's answer:
Patients with cor pulmonale complicated with pulmonary tuberculosis must quit smoking because smoking can cause irritation to the lungs and worsen the condition. Daily diet must be paid attention to, and fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed more. It is also important to maintain regular bowel movements because the regulation of lung qi depends on the proper functioning of the large intestine. Only when the large intestine functions normally can bowel movements support the normal regulation of lung qi. It may also be helpful to undergo treatment with traditional Chinese medicine for a period of time.