Bronchiectasis is a common respiratory disease that causes airway dilation and inflammation, causing symptoms such as coughing, productive production, etc. If you have just been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and have a severe cough, you should take the following steps:
1.Receiving a specialty**: Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition, so you need to undergo a specialty**, including medications**, lifestyle modifications, and surgery**. Your doctor will develop a personalized plan based on your specific situation to help you manage your condition and relieve your symptoms.
2.Maintain good lifestyle habits: Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is very important to control bronchiectasis. You need to quit smoking, avoid inhaling harmful substances, maintain a good diet and exercise properly, etc. These habits can help you improve your breathing function and relieve symptoms such as coughing.
3.Regular check-ups: Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition that requires regular check-ups. You need to regularly undergo lung CT scans and pulmonary function tests according to the doctor's advice, so as to detect changes in your condition in time and take corresponding measures.
4.Self-management: Self-management is an important part of bronchiectasis**. You need to learn to control your symptoms, such as coughing, sputum, etc., while maintaining a positive mindset and positive mood, which is very important for relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.
Dr. Yang reminds you that bronchiectasis is a long-term condition, so you need to be patient and actively cooperate with your doctor. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and self-management are also important measures to control the disease. If you have any questions or concerns about bronchiectasis, don't hesitate to ask your doctor.