Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the trachea and bronchi, leading to airway obstruction, causing breathing difficulties and impaired gas exchange. Patients with COPD usually have symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, and even affect the quality of life and life safety in severe cases. Home oxygen therapy is a common method that can help patients improve oxygenation, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. This article will combine the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce the methods and precautions of home oxygen therapy for patients with COPD.
First of all, patients with COPD should first clarify the indications and goals of oxygen therapy before proceeding with home oxygen therapy. In general, oxygen therapy may be considered when the patient's arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PAO2) is less than 55 mmHg or arterial oxygen saturation (SAO2) is less than 88%. The goal of oxygen therapy is to improve oxygenation and maintain a stable arterial oxygen rate of more than 90%.
In the process of home oxygen therapy, it can be supplemented by combining traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions**. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that COPD is mainly caused by poor qi and insufficient lung qi sources. Therefore, at the same time of oxygen therapy, some traditional Chinese medicine can be selected to assist in regulating lung qi in order to achieve better results.
First of all, you can choose bellflower with white peony, which has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. 10 grams of bellflower and white peony, add water to decoction, and take it 3 times a day. This can dilate the airways, reduce phlegm, and improve respiratory symptoms.
Secondly, ephedra can be selected with gypsum, which has the effect of dilating bronchi, expelling phlegm and relieving cough. 15 grams of ephedra and 15 grams of gypsum, add water to decoction, and take it in 2 times a day. This can improve dyspnea, promote sputum discharge, and reduce cough symptoms.
In addition, patients with COPD need to pay attention to the following points when undergoing home oxygen therapy. First of all, it is necessary to equip with appropriate oxygen equipment to ensure the accuracy and stability of oxygen supply and concentration. Secondly, home oxygen therapy should be adhered to for a long time, and the oxygen supply should not be interrupted or reduced at will to avoid aggravation of the disease. At the same time, patients should maintain indoor air circulation to avoid irritation of the respiratory system caused by dust and air pollutants. In addition, pulmonary function tests and blood gases are performed regularly to adjust the oxygen regimen. Finally, you should pay attention to a light diet, avoid spicy and greasy foods, drink less alcohol, and quit smoking.
To sum up, COPD patients can combine traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions in home oxygen therapy**. Home oxygen therapy is a common method that can effectively help patients improve oxygenation, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. However, when carrying out oxygen therapy, patients should pay attention to the indications and goals, and at the same time assist traditional Chinese medicine, they should also pay attention to the relevant use methods and precautions to achieve better results.
Health References:
1. chen r, et al. (2021). efficacy and safety of traditional chinese medicine combined with home oxygen therapy for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. medicine (baltimore), 100(4), e23767.