Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Can be prevented and treated stably (part 3)
Is there a cure for COPD?
So far, there have not been any methods to completely cure COPD. However, with the strict implementation of the doctor's instructions as: Quit smoking, avoid exposure to smoke; use adequate bronchodilator; vaccination against influenza and pneumococcal; Have full knowledge of COPD (understanding of illnesses and signs of need for treatment change, doctor's visit, or emergency room visit) ... The disease can then be controlled and reduce the number of acute episodes. .
Bronchodilators (beta2, cholinergic, theophylline) are the main treatment for COPD. These drugs may be in a single or combination form and should be used in accordance with the stage of the disease. Injections are preferred over oral medications. For proper use of inhalers, inhalers, aerosols or aerosols, patients and family members should be carefully trained before use and be screened for use at each visit.
It should be noted that, when diagnosed with COPD, bronchodilator therapy is required, even if there is no feeling of difficulty breathing or coughing.
Need to detect and treat the underlying diseases. Take precautions when using certain medications for heart disease, hypertension, or glaucoma (eye drops) such as non-selective beta-blockers. These medications can smooth muscle contractions. airway and breathing difficulty. Angiotensin receptor blockers help to lower blood pressure, but can also cause coughing, which makes it difficult to monitor and assess the severity as well as the improvement with treatment.
When moderate to severe COPD is progressing, sedation drugs should be avoided. These drugs help to sleep, sedate, but at the same time it also inhibits the activity of the respiratory center, reducing cough reflexes, thus making the condition worse, sometimes causing complete apnea.
Get vaccination against influenza every year, pneumococcal room every 3 to 5 years to avoid infection.
Physical therapy and respiratory rehabilitation help release bronchial obstruction by discharge during acute episodes, on the other hand also treat lung function rehabilitation.
Smoking cessation is the most important treatment for COPD.