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. Is it effective to treat silicosis with lotus root?Doctor's answer:
Silicosis is a disease caused by long-term inhalation of silica dust. Its pathological changes involve widespread nodular fibrosis of lung tissue, reduced lung compliance, meaning limited expansion and contraction, which can lead to recurring symptoms such as chest tightness and coughing. This is an irreversible change, and there is currently no complete self-healing method. Water chestnuts have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, diuretic, and promoting bowel movement, but they cannot alleviate or relieve the condition.