Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious respiratory disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients with COPD often face symptoms such as dyspnea, shortness of breath, cough, and sputum production, which seriously affect the quality of life. In COPD, home oxygen therapy has become a commonly used method. This article will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine, and the application and selection of home oxygen therapy in patients with COPD.
According to TCM theory, COPD belongs to the category of qi stagnation and phlegm obstruction. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that patients with COPD have poor qi and are unable to deliver fresh oxygen from the outside to various tissues and organs throughout the body, resulting in qi stagnation and blood stasis, resulting in symptoms such as dyspnea. Therefore, in TCM**COPD, it is very important to regulate the qi machine.
Modern medical studies have shown that home oxygen therapy can improve the quality of life and prolong the survival of COPD patients. So, how should COPD patients choose the right home oxygen therapy equipment for themselves?
First of all, COPD patients need to choose the right home oxygen therapy equipment according to their condition. In general, patients with COPD can choose oxygen cylinders or oxygen machines for home oxygen therapy. An oxygen cylinder is a traditional home oxygen therapy device for patients with low oxygen needs. The oxygen machine is a modern home oxygen therapy equipment, which has the functions of oxygen preparation, storage and delivery, and is suitable for patients with high oxygen demand. The choice of equipment should be based on the patient's specific situation.
Secondly, there are a few things that COPD patients need to pay attention to when using home oxygen therapy equipment. First, the necessary examinations and evaluations should be performed before using a home oxygen therapy device to understand the patient's oxygen requirements and usage patterns. Secondly, when using an oxygen cylinder, the pressure and flow rate of the cylinder should be checked regularly to ensure that it is working properly. At the same time, patients should keep the room well ventilated to avoid accidents such as fire caused by oxygen leakage. Finally, the use of home oxygen therapy equipment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to ensure that it is safe and effective.
In addition to the selection and use of home oxygen therapy equipment, traditional Chinese medicine also plays an important role in the development of COPD. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, COPD is related to lung qi deficiency, lung dryness and phlegm. Therefore, in the case of COPD, you can choose some suitable Chinese medicine for assistance. For example, when patients have symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, they can use traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that replenish the lungs and dissolve phlegm, such as Liuwei Dihuang Pill plus melon husk, Maimendong, Banxia, etc. In addition, it can also be combined with acupuncture, moxibustion and other traditional Chinese medicine**.
In conclusion, home oxygen therapy is one of the most commonly used methods for patients with COPD, which can effectively improve the quality of life of patients. When choosing and using home oxygen therapy equipment, patients should make a reasonable choice according to their own situation and use it under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine also plays an important role in COPD**, and patients can combine traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunct** to improve the efficacy. Through scientific and reasonable methods, COPD patients can better control their condition and improve their quality of life.
Health References:
1. global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (gold). global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – 2021 report. 2021.