"Late spring cold" strikes, be careful of this "cooling disease"! Please keep this health guide

The weather has been so unpredictable lately

Let you guess! No! Through!

The internal medicine doctor of Yongzhou Lingling District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital reminds everyone:

The weather is changing rapidly, beware of COPD causing trouble!

The weather in spring is hot and cold

Sunny and rainy, beware of respiratory diseases

Take advantage of the opportunity~

1. What is COPD?

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a common, preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, which is what ordinary people often call "chronic bronchitis and emphysema." It is referred to as the "four major chronic diseases" by the World Health Organization along with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, malignant tumors, and diabetes.

Generally speaking, COPD tends to worsen in cold seasons, but in early spring when the weather is warm and cold, COPD patients need to pay special attention to keeping warm and preventing diseases.

As the temperature gradually rises, it suddenly drops sharply due to the influence of strong cold air, catching people off guard and making it feel like winter again. This is what we usually call "late spring cold".

2. Causes of COPD

▶ Nicotine, tar and other harmful chemicals in tobacco can cause lung inflammation. Over time, they can cause permanent damage to the lungs and airways, leading to difficulty breathing.

▶ Long-term exposure to chemicals and dust can also cause COPD. People who are exposed to dust, gasoline, and fumes for a long time need to be alert to COPD.

▶Repeated respiratory infections can damage the lungs and accelerate the development of COPD.

3. COPD Health Care in Spring

● Patients with chronic respiratory diseases should keep their mouths and noses warm and wear masks when going out. Wash your nose frequently and gargle with light salt water when you get home.

● Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.

● Properly ventilate the room , maintain air circulation, and avoid the invasion of kitchen fumes.

● The diet should be light and easily digestible, supplemented with high-quality protein, and appropriately consume more dairy products, eggs, soy products, and fruits and vegetables such as carrots, pears, and oranges.

● Adhere to treatment and do not reduce or stop medication without authorization . You can cooperate with respiratory muscle exercises, with an emphasis on abdominal breathing training. COPD patients can do oxygen therapy once a day to relieve the burden on the heart.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Chen Laxiang, Yongzhou Lingling District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

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(Edited by YT)