Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

According to Dr. Hoang Chan Phuong - Department of Internal Medicine and Respiratory City International Hospital, the most practical treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to stop smoking and avoid exposure to dust. Therefore, you should be determined to quit smoking now to improve your health. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at all stages benefit from participating in respiratory rehabilitation to improve exercise capacity, reduce fatigue and shortness of breath.

Drug therapy includes: bronchodilators that are the basis of treatment (the preferred inhaled form of choice) and inhaled corticosteroids with anti-inflammatory effects in the airways and relieving dyspnea and cough (if you have frequent exacerbations) The flu shot has been shown to reduce severe illness and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so you should get one shot every year. Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine is indicated for patients with COPD ≥ 65 years of age or patients with COPD <65 years of age but whose lung function is greatly reduced when respiratory function is measured.

The main cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is cigarette smoke and air pollution.

How to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

To prevent or prevent recurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, patients need to quit smoking, pipe tobacco, minimizing exposure to gases, chemicals, toxic fumes, dust. If the work must be unavoidable (due to occupation), it must have standard labor protection. Need to clean the throat, mouth, teeth clean to avoid respiratory diseases.

If you have chronic bronchitis need to be examined and treated thoroughly. Avoid sudden cold (do not take a cold shower, do not let the fan swirl into the body, when sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, the temperature should be about 26-27 degrees). Exercise regularly every day, especially breathing fresh air before and after waking up. People with COPD should walk and breathe properly. Walk as fast as you can but do not run and do not need to exercise excessively. Walk at least 30 minutes to 1 hour in the morning or evening. Practice breathing in a mouth-to-mouth breathing pattern: breathe in through your nose (pursed lips), exhale slowly through your mouth (puff your lips like a flute). The time of exhalation is twice the time of inhalation. If you can take a deep breath, it's better but you don't need to exert too much effort. When breathing is difficult or active, use this method of breathing. At least 3 times a day, 15 minutes each time. After getting used to it, you can use this method of breathing continuously daily.

Doctors advise that, when you see any symptoms such as difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing and the phenomenon of increased secretion of mucus and sputum .... need to see a respiratory specialist immediately to be screened, ready Filter and treat disease at an early stage.

Screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) / Lung cancer with a respiratory specialist

Currently, City International Hospital applies the intensive screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) & lung cancer by the following methods:

• Examination, consultation from respiratory specialists (General Internal Medicine)
• Measurement of respiratory function
• CT scan does not contrast.

For any further information about medical services provided by City International Hospital,  please contact: 

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General disclaimer

 Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.