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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.