Chronic respiratory diseases
Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Asthma
refers to the chronic inflammation of the bronchi after being stimulated by
allergens or irritants. Depending on its severity, it can present symptoms such
as dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness, and cough, which seriously affects the
quality of personal life and is an important health problem for the public.
one. Although most asthma cannot be cured at present, it can be reduced or
prevented by good control.
4 concepts of controlling asthma
In fact, as long as some small changes can
reduce the inconvenience caused by asthma, it can also improve the quality of
life:
1. Keep clean
In daily life, allergen-inducing factors for
asthma include dust, cockroaches, mold, pollen, and pet hair. Therefore, clean
your home environment frequently to avoid dust accumulation. Wash the bedding
with 55 degrees hot water every one to two weeks to prevent dust and growth.
Try to avoid furry toys and carpets. Use blinds or plastic shutters instead of
heavy curtains. It is also best not to keep cats and dogs at home.
2. Refuse smoking
In addition to allergens, asthma-inducing
factors also include non-allergens, including sudden temperature changes, air
pollution, sudden strenuous exercise, and irritating flavors (perfume,
insecticides, cigarettes, lampblack, and paint). Smokers should quit smoking,
non-smokers should avoid second-hand smoke; when the temperature changes too
much, you should pay attention to keep your body warm, when you go out, you
should carry a mask, a small coat or a scarf avoid emotional ups and
downs, try to avoid Maintain a stable mood.
3. Exercise regularly
Warm up for
15-30 minutes before exercise, and in order to prevent asthma during exercise,
remember to carry medicine with you.
4. Regular visits and correct medication
Remind friends who suffer from asthma must
follow the doctor's advice, use the medicine on time, and do not stop the
medicine by yourself to avoid complications. At the same time, regular medical
consultation and tracking can be used to control asthma!
"Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease", also known as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,
referred to as COPD). Every 10 seconds in the world, one person dies from COPD,
and more than 5,000 people die from COPD in Taiwan each year. Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease in which long-term inflammation of
the airways leads to irrecoverable airway obstruction, which prevents gas from
entering and exiting the airways. It includes two types of "chronic
bronchitis" and "emphysema"; due to lung gas exchange Poor
function, patients often have symptoms of "cough, phlegm, boredom,
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, be sure to quit smoking and refuse second-hand smoke.
smoke. Once suffering from COPD, it is more likely to be accompanied by
cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes, lung cancer and other
comorbidities, which will make the quality of life worse and shorten the
lifespan.
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