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With the aging of the population, the health problems of the elderly have attracted widespread attention. In the field of respiratory diseases, the elderly are more susceptible due to declining physical function and weakened immunity. Therefore, how to carry out special protection for the elderly has become an important issue related to their health and quality of life.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the elderly should try to avoid going out too early, especially in bad weather conditions such as fog, heavy pollution, and high temperatures. This is because these weather conditions can aggravate the dampness and phlegm in the body of the elderly, which can lead to respiratory diseases. When going out, the elderly should choose a dry and clean air environment and avoid staying in areas with high air pollution for a long time.
In addition, the elderly should pay attention to strengthening physical exercise and enhancing physical fitness in daily life. Moderate exercise can not only enhance lung capacity and respiratory muscle strength, but also promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and improve immunity. The elderly can choose walking, tai chi, qigong and other exercises that suit them, and insist on exercising.
In addition, dietary conditioning is also one of the important measures to prevent respiratory diseases. The elderly should consume foods rich in vitamin C in moderation, such as citrus fruits and vegetables, to enhance the resistance of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. At the same time, eat nutritious, easy-to-digest foods in moderation and avoid overly oily and spicy foods. Eat more foods that are beneficial to respiratory health, such as lotus seeds, white fungus, dendrobium, etc., which can play a role in nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, clearing the lungs and moisturizing dryness.
In addition, the elderly can also enhance their immunity and resistance through TCM conditioning. There are many good remedies in Chinese herbal medicine that can help with respiratory health, such as astragalus, wheat winter, almond, etc. These Chinese herbal medicines can be taken through medicinal diets, Chinese herbal decoctions, etc., to clear away heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve cough.
In daily life, the elderly should also pay attention to keeping the indoor air fresh and maintaining the appropriate humidity and temperature indoors. Ventilation is one of the effective ways to keep indoor air fresh, which can effectively eliminate indoor pollutants and pathogenic microorganisms. At the same time, the elderly should also pay attention to the regulation of indoor humidity, especially in the dry season, you can use a humidifier or an appropriate amount of drying clothes to increase air humidity. In addition, the indoor temperature should be kept within a comfortable range and avoid excessive dryness or excessive humidity.
In conclusion, it is very important for the elderly to have special protection against respiratory diseases. Through the comprehensive application of various measures such as avoiding bad weather, strengthening physical exercise, dietary conditioning, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning and maintaining indoor environment, the occurrence of respiratory diseases can be effectively prevented and the quality of life and health of the elderly can be improved.
References: 1Zheng Wen (2018).Research on the pathogenesis and prevention measures of respiratory diseases in the elderly. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics. 36(1):48-51.