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. Could you please tell me what are the treatment methods for emphysema?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by increased lung elasticity and excessive spindle-shaped terminal bronchioles, leading to reduced lung volume. It is often secondary to chronic bronchitis and is primarily diagnosed based on persistent, progressive shortness of breath. The changes it causes are irreversible, and the main treatment involves preventing respiratory infections and performing respiratory function exercises. Daily low-flow, low-concentration oxygen therapy is recommended, and during acute exacerbations of emphysema, active anti-infection treatment should be administered.