Respirtory system or Pulmonray disease and it,s treatment

Asthma refers to the chronic inflammation of the bronchi after being stimulated by allergens or irritants. Depending on its severity, it can show symptoms such as dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing, which seriously affects the quality of personal life and is an important health problem for the public one. Although most asthma is currently incurable, good control can be used to reduce or prevent asthma attacks.

4 concepts to control asthma, asthma troubles disappear

  How can patients control asthma? In fact, only a few small changes can reduce the inconvenience caused by asthma and improve the quality of life:

1. Keep clean and away from allergens

  In daily life, allergen-causing factors for asthma include dust, cockroaches, mold, pollen, and pet hair, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the home environment frequently to avoid dust accumulation. Wash the bedding with hot water at 55 degrees every or two weeks to prevent dust from growing. Try to avoid furry toys and carpets. Use blinds or plastic shutters instead of heavy curtains. It is also best not to keep pets such as cats and dogs at home.

2. Refuse to smoke and avoid irritants

  In addition to allergens, asthma triggers are non-allergens, including sudden changes in temperature, air pollution, sudden strenuous exercise, and irritating smells (perfume, pesticides, cigarettes, oil fume and paint). Smokers should quit smoking, those who do not smoke should avoid second-hand smoke; when the temperature changes too much, keep your body warm, and you should carry a mask, small coat or silk scarf (scarf) when you go out; avoid too much emotional ups and downs, try your best Maintain a stable mood.

  3. Exercise regularly, not too intense

Do 15-30 minutes of warm-up exercise before exercise, and in order to prevent asthma caused by exercise, remember to take medicine with you.

4. Regular visits and correct medication

   Remind friends suffering from asthma to follow the doctor's advice, take the medicine on time, and not stop the medicine by yourself to avoid complications. At the same time, regular medical follow-up is necessary to control asthma!

"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease", also known as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, referred to as COPD). One person dies from COPD every 10 seconds in the world, and more than 5,000 people die from COPD in Taiwan every year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic obstruction of the respiratory tract that cannot be recovered, making it impossible for gas to enter and exit the respiratory tract smoothly. It includes two major types: "chronic bronchitis" and "emphysema"; due to air exchange in the lungs Poor function, patients often have symptoms of "cough, sputum, stuffiness, and wheezing". According to research, about 90% of COPD patients are caused by "smoking", but 40% of patients diagnosed with COPD are still smoking. To stay away from COPD, you must quit smoking and refuse second-hand smoke. smoke. Once suffering from COPD, it is more likely to be accompanied by comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and lung cancer, which will worsen the quality of life and shorten the life span.

We sincerely speak to patients with COPD, please do so with me: 1. Quit smoking and stay away from second-hand smoke and third-hand smoke; 2. Trust the profession and cooperate with the doctor's advice; 3. Use the medicine correctly and accurately; 4. Practice abdominal breathing frequently ; 5. Drink plenty of water and frequent sputum; 6. Walk more frequently, and be active; 7. Always wash hands and wear a mask when going out; 8. Avoid crowded places and closed environments; 9. Eat a balanced diet; 10. Absorption new knowledge. Let us face COPD together and live in peace and disease.