Elderly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease "Nourishing" in Autumn
2023-10-26
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease, with a high incidence rate especially among the elderly. Autumn is the season of high incidence of COPD, because the air is dry, and there are many allergens such as dust and pollen, which is easy to stimulate the respiratory tract of patients, causing cough, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine has proposed a series of autumn health preservation methods for elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can help alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life. Chronic cough, commonly known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a common chronic disease characterized by airflow obstruction and/or emphysema, which can further develop into pulmonary heart disease and respiratory failure. The exact cause of COPD is not yet clear, and it is generally believed that factors related to the occurrence of chronic bronchitis and obstructive pulmonary emphysema may be involved in the pathogenesis of COPD. At present, the discovered risk factors can be roughly divided into two categories: external factors (environmental factors) and internal factors (individual susceptibility factors): external factors include smoking, inhalation of dust and chemicals, air pollution, respiratory infections, etc; Internal factors include genetic factors, increased airway responsiveness, and various reasons leading to poor lung development or growth during pregnancy, newborn, infancy, and childhood. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is mainly manifested as the following symptoms: chronic cough is usually the earliest symptom that occurs, and can persist for life as the disease progresses. It often causes obvious coughing in the morning and occasional coughing or sputum discharge at night. When the airway is severely blocked, only breathing difficulties are present without coughing. The expectoration is generally white mucus or serous foam sputum, occasionally with bloodshot, and more sputum is discharged in the morning. During the acute attack, the amount of phlegm increases, and there may be purulent phlegm. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing are the main symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They appear early during exertion, gradually worsen, and develop into shortness of breath even during daily life and rest. But due to individual differences, some people can tolerate this shortness of breath. Wheezing and chest tightness are more common in severe patients or in some patients with acute exacerbation of the condition. In addition, symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and anxiety often occur when the condition of COPD is severe, but they are not typical manifestations of the disease. The main symptoms of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and accompanying coughing and wheezing. These symptoms usually worsen during autumn weather changes, greatly affecting the quality of daily life of patients. For such patients, even simple daily activities at home may feel difficult and uncomfortable. As the condition worsens, patients may gradually experience obvious symptoms of fatigue and fatigue, which can worsen the condition and form a vicious cycle. In recent years, with the intensification of environmental pollution and population aging, the number of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related disease burden have shown an upward trend, seriously endangering public health. At present, there are approximately 100 million patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China, with a prevalence rate of over 27% among people aged 60 and above, and a prevalence rate of 35.5% among people aged 70 and above. In addition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become the third leading cause of death among Chinese residents. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Achieving 5 Things to Stabilize the Autumn Annals "Huangdi Neijing" is a classic work of traditional Chinese medicine
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