When chronic bronchitis complicated with emphysema, on the basis of the original symptoms such as cough and expectoration, dyspnea is gradually aggravated. At first, there was only shortness of breath when working, going upstairs or climbing mountains. With the development of the disease, people will feel short of breath when they are active on the flat ground, even when they are resting. During the acute attack of chronic bronchitis, bronchial secretions increase, further aggravating ventilation dysfunction, including chest tightness and shortness of breath. In severe cases, symptoms of respiratory failure may occur, such as cyanosis, headache, drowsiness and trance.
Health care methods include: (1) proper use of bronchodilators, such as aminophylline and β2 receptor stimulants. If there are allergic factors, corticosteroids can be selected appropriately. (2) Effective antibiotics, such as penicillin, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, cephalosporin, etc. , can be used according to pathogenic bacteria or experience. (3) Exercise of respiratory function, abdominal breathing, lip contraction and slow exhalation to strengthen the activity of respiratory muscles and increase the activity of diaphragm. Oxygen supply every day 12- 15h can prolong life, and the effect will be better if oxygen therapy can be continued 24 hours a day. (5) Physical therapy, making plans according to the illness, such as Qigong, Tai Ji Chuan, breathing exercises, quantitative walking or stair climbing exercises, etc. (6) prevention. First, quit smoking. Pay attention to keep warm, avoid catching cold and prevent colds. Improve.