Patient's question:
Doctor, my husband has emphysema. I want to ask if this is an infection of emphysema? What do we need to pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Emphysema is not infectious; it is a benign inflammation. It is primarily caused by the blockage of small airways in the lungs, which prevents air from being smoothly expelled from the body. Over time, this condition leads to the accumulation of waste gases, so treatment is necessary. Generally, medications that relax the muscles and alleviate asthma can be used, along with drugs that expand the airways to treat the condition.