Lupus Erythematosus Disease and the Lungs How to prevent and treat lung complications

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and immune system dysfunction. In addition to affecting multiple organs, such as muscles, joints, kidneys, etc., lupus erythematosus disease can also cause lung complications. Pulmonary complications vary in severity and can lead to mild pleural inflammation or severe pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and even respiratory failure. Therefore, for patients with lupus erythematosus, prevention and ** pulmonary complications are crucial.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lupus erythematosus disease belongs to the "erythematosus disease", which is related to damp heat, stasis, and qi stagnation caused by various factors. In view of these pathogenesis, we can use the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to prevent and **.

First of all, TCM emphasizes the regulation of dampness and heat. People with lupus erythematosus are prone to damp heat symptoms, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, etc., which sometimes spread to the lungs. Therefore, you should avoid spicy, greasy, fried and other irritating foods, and eat more heat-clearing and detoxifying foods, such as cucumber, bitter gourd, kelp, etc. In addition, you can also choose some traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, such as Qi Ju Dihuang Pill, Turtle Age Collection, etc.

Secondly, TCM emphasizes the regulation of qi stagnation. People with lupus erythematosus often experience symptoms of stagnation of breath, such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, which may also affect the lungs. Therefore, you can choose some traditional Chinese medicine that invigorates blood and dispels blood stasis, regulates qi and relaxes tendons, such as Chuanxiong Mao root soup, Guifu Dihuang soup, etc. At the same time, it is also very important to keep the body's qi and blood flowing smoothly with some appropriate exercises.

Finally, TCM emphasizes the regulation of stasis. People with lupus erythematosus may experience blood stasis in their bodies, which can lead to poor blood circulation in the lungs and lead to complications. Therefore, you can choose some traditional Chinese medicine that invigorates blood and dissolves stasis, such as bone-setting pills, safflower injection, etc.

In addition to the conditioning of traditional Chinese medicine, patients with lupus erythematosus should also follow some healthy lifestyle Xi to prevent and ** lung complications. First, maintain good indoor air quality and avoid inhaling harmful substances. Secondly, stick to regular exercise to enhance physical fitness. In addition, patients with lupus erythematosus should also consult a professional doctor, receive standardized **, and have regular physical examinations.

In summary, lupus erythematosus disease is closely related to the lungs, and pulmonary complications can pose a serious threat to the health of patients. Through the conditioning of Chinese medicine, combined with good lifestyle Xi, we can prevent and ** lung complications. Patients with lupus erythematosus should choose the appropriate TCM method according to their own situation and consult a professional doctor**.

Health References:

1. james a. kelley, timothy b. niewold, yee ling wu. lupus: handbook for physicians (2nd ed.).philadelphia, pa: lippincott williams & wilkins. 2010. isbn 978-1-60547-273-0.

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