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Respiratory diseases are one of the common health problems of the elderly, as the elderly have relatively weak immunity and are at higher risk of respiratory infections. Then, as an experienced old Chinese medicine doctor, I will introduce you to some knowledge points for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases, I hope it can help you.
First of all, the elderly should strengthen their own immunity. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the body's immunity is closely related to the function of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, the elderly should maintain good dietary Xi, consume more adequate nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc., and avoid excessive consumption of spicy and irritating foods. In addition, the elderly should participate in appropriate physical exercise to promote blood circulation and smooth qi and blood, thereby improving immunity.
Secondly, the elderly should avoid cold stimuli. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that wind chill is one of the important causes of respiratory diseases. In winter or cold weather, older people should take care to keep warm, especially the head, neck, and waist, to avoid getting cold. At the same time, the elderly should pay attention to the ventilation of the room and keep the air fresh. In addition, when the elderly are outdoors, they can wear masks to block the entry of pathogenic microorganisms.
In addition, the elderly should maintain good indoor air quality. Studies have shown that poor indoor air quality is one of the important factors leading to respiratory diseases. The elderly should often open windows for ventilation at home to avoid inhaling dirty air for a long time. In addition, the elderly should pay attention to the regulation of indoor air humidity, and maintaining appropriate humidity can help prevent and treat respiratory diseases.
Finally, I will introduce you to some ancient and modern famous prescriptions for the elderly's reference. Among them, tangerine peel, Sophora radix, skullcap and other medicinal materials have the functions of heat dissipation, dampness and anti-inflammatory in traditional Chinese medicine, and are suitable for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases. In addition, foods such as honey, grapefruit, and pears also help to clear away heat and phlegm, and relieve cough and sore throat symptoms.
All in all, how to prevent respiratory diseases in the elderly?We can start by strengthening immunity, avoiding cold stimuli, maintaining good indoor air quality, and referring to traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. I hope these knowledge points will be helpful to you and make your body healthier. If you have any further questions or need more advice, please consult a professional TCM doctor for a more accurate diagnosis and ** protocol.
Health References:
1.Zhang Xifu. The Complete Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine [M].Health Press, 2008