How is COPD treated? Can COPD be cured?

In COPD, the approach varies depending on the severity of the patient's condition.

1. Mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: such patients are mainly inhaled**, that is, symptoms are improved by inhaling drugs. It is possible to inhale hormones plus receptor agonists, and the commonly used ones are Symbico, that is, Symbico Dubao inhaler, sulitide, that is, salmeterol ticasone aerosol, etc.

Receptor agonists such as formoterol can also be inhaled alone. Receptor agonists plus anticholinergic drugs, such as formoterol plus tiotropium, may also be used. In addition, oral drugs can also achieve a similar effect, that is, oral drugs with bronchial dilation and phlegm-reducing effects, such as fodosteine, erdosteine, N-acetylcysteine, etc.

In addition to medications, lungs can also be performed to improve lung function, such as doing lung exercises, pursed lip breathing, abdominal breathing, etc. In addition, it is important to avoid colds and colds, and it is also important to quit smoking to avoid aggravation of the disease;

2. Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: such patients have poor lung function, if they have respiratory failure and hypoxemia, long-term home oxygen therapy is recommended in addition to inhaled drugs, and even patients with severe respiratory failure can also use ventilators for a long time**. For patients with low quality of life, long-term bed rest due to illness, and inconvenient mobility, if you want to completely improve the quality of life and prolong the survival time, you can undergo lung transplantation, replace the original emphysema lung with a new lung, the patient's quality of life will be significantly improved, the symptoms will be significantly alleviated, and the patient can live like a normal person, but the premise is to take anti-rejection drugs.

1. Smoking cessation is the basis for the prevention of COPD, and it is also an important measure of the top priority. Quitting smoking at any stage of the disease can help prevent the disease from progressing, so if you want to prevent COPD, you must let go of the cigarettes you are burning.

COPD patients are a long-term control process, and inhaled bronchodilators or combined surface hormones are currently advocated, which is a small but effective way.

2. ** It also includes oxygen inhalation, antispasmodic and asthmatic, anti-infection, phlegm and cough relieve, non-invasive (or invasive) ventilator-assisted ventilation, back patting and expectoration, nutritional support, functional exercise, etc. COPD requires long-term communication and cooperation between patients and doctors, and patient education and management are indispensable.

3. Improve patients' awareness of the disease and better cooperate with doctors, so as to achieve the purpose of maintaining the stability of the disease and improving the quality of life. At the same time, COPD patients should have a positive mindset. Such patients are often uncomfortable because of chest tightness and shortness of breath when moving, resulting in low mood and even depression, and should adjust their attitude to be positive**.

After taking the medication, when the breathing is relatively smooth, the patient can do some exercises within his ability.

COPD, whether it is mild, moderate, severe, or very severe, he has no way**.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable disease with some significant extrapulmonary effects that can exacerbate the severity of the disease in some patients, characterized by incomplete reversible airflow limitation. Airflow limitation is progressively worse and is usually associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to harmful particles and gases.

Extended Materials. Emphysema is the destruction of the alveolar walls and the enlargement of the alveoli. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a persistent cough and sputum production and excludes other known diseases such as lung cancer. In patients with chronic bronchitis, the bronchial glands are enlarged and mucus secretion is hyperactive.

Emphysema is the first of the two causes of airway obstruction in patients with COPD. Normally, alveolar clusters connect to small airways (bronchioles) to form a fixed structure and keep the airways open. In emphysema, the walls of the alveoli are destroyed, resulting in loss of the supporting structures of the bronchioles, which collapse during exhalation.

Thus, the airflow narrowing of emphysema is an organic and permanent alteration. The second cause of airflow obstruction is inflammation of the small airways in chronic bronchitis. Patients with chronic bronchitis have scarring of the walls of the small airways, swelling, and partial narrowing of the bronchial tubes due to contraction of mucus and smooth muscle.

The degree of edema, mucus obstruction, and smooth muscle spasms changes over time and may improve with bronchodilators**. This airflow obstruction is partially reversible.

In the United States, about 14 million people develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the second leading cause of labor loss, after heart disease, and the fourth most common cause of death. More than 90% of COPD deaths are over the age of 55.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common in men than in women, and its threat to life is greater in men, with Caucasians than non-Caucasians, and blue-collar workers more than white-collar workers. In some family members, COPD is more predisposed, suggesting a possible genetic predisposition.

1. Drugs for COPD**.

Medications** are used to prevent and control symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and improve exercise tolerance and quality of life. Depending on the severity of the disease, increase gradually** and, if there are no significant adverse drug reactions or exacerbations, maintain a long-term pattern at the same level**. Common drugs include bronchodilators, hormones, phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors, and other drugs

For example: expectorants, antioxidants, immunomodulators, vaccines, etc.

2. Oxygen therapy for COPD.

The goal of long-term oxygen therapy is to achieve PAO2 of 60 mmHg and/or SAO2 to 90% at rest at sea level, so as to maintain the function of vital organs and ensure oxygen to surrounding tissues**. Long-term home oxygen therapy in patients with stable COPD can improve survival in patients with chronic respiratory failure.

3. Ventilatory support for COPD.

Non-invasive ventilation improves survival but not quality of life. In patients with COPD and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, continuous positive pressure ventilation has a clear benefit in improving survival and hospitalization.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy for COPD.

1. Chronic respiratory failure.

Chronic respiratory failure is an early symptom of COPD, which can also cause lung failure. It usually occurs during an acute exacerbation of COPD, with significant exacerbations of symptoms, hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia, and clinical manifestations of hypoxia and carbon dioxide retention.

2. Chronic cor pulmonale.

When COPD is severe, there will be severe cardiac symptoms, pay attention to the early ** method, and the active ** disease. Pulmonary artery spasm and vascular remodeling caused by pulmonary vascular bed reduction and hypoxia caused by COPD pulmonary lesions lead to pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular hypertrophy and enlargement, and finally right heart insufficiency.

3. Spontaneous pneumothorax.

Some breathing difficulties will occur, and it is necessary to pay attention to the positive way and clarify the method. Pay attention to the relevant **. Concurrent spontaneous pneumothorax should be considered and confirmed by x-rays if accompanied by significant cyanosis, tympanum on percussion of the affected lung, and decreased or absent breath sounds on auscultation.

COPD can reduce the uncomfortable symptoms caused by COPD through the method of nebulization, and smoking is one of the main causes of COPD, so quitting smoking is the best way to COPD, and then, you can carry out breathing training under the guidance of a doctor COPD, and the most important point is that if you want to completely COPD, you need to adjust your diet, eat more foods that clear your lungs and phlegm, and don't eat greasy and high-sugar foods.

Can COPD be cured? At the current level of medical care, COPD is not yet possible, but it can be controlled, well controlled, and even does not affect the quality of life at all. Lishutong is a drug marketed in China in 2019 and is a short-acting receptor agonist, which is the first choice for acute exacerbations of COPD recommended by the guidelines, which can quickly relieve airway spasm symptoms and improve lung function.

Once the acute exacerbation is under control and the COPD condition is stable, it can be carried out. What are the **** methods of COPD? There are three main types, namely breathing training, expectoration training, and exercise training.

Among them, the regular exercise you mentioned is the core content of the lungs**. Breathing exercises are common such as abdominal breathing and pursed lip breathing. An important way to practice expectoration is to cough spontaneously, and to expel phlegm through coughing.

Specific methods: the patient is seated or standing, and the upper body can be slightly tilted; Inhale deeply, hold your breath for 3 seconds, cough three times in a row, contract your abdominal muscles or press your upper abdomen with your hands to help cough; Stop coughing and purse your lips to exhale the remaining air; Inhale slowly and repeat the above movements; After doing 2-3 times in a row, rest or breathe normally and start again; After waking up in the morning, half an hour before meals, and before going to bed are the most suitable times for expectoration. Exercise training is divided into aerobic training, strength training, balance and flexibility training, etc.

aerobic training such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, playing ball, etc.; strength training such as dumbbells, squats, push-ups, etc.; Balance and flexibility training such as yoga, tai chi, baduanjin, etc. As for what kind of training is suitable for you, please consult a professional doctor before proceeding.