With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing year by year.
COPD is a common chronic disease characterized by airway inflammation, airway restriction, and emphysema. Patients are often accompanied by symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients.
Therefore, it is particularly important to perform lung *** in patients with COPD. This article will focus on the importance of nutritional support and how to implement it in the lung process of COPD patients.
First, we need to identify the impact of malnutrition on people with COPD.
Malnutrition can cause a decrease in the strength and endurance of respiratory muscles in patients with COPD, make patients prone to respiratory muscle fatigue and ventilatory dysfunction, and lead to a decrease in the patient's immunity.
In addition, malnutrition can also affect the psychological state of patients, aggravate negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, and reduce the quality of life of patients. Therefore, for patients with COPD, nutritional support is an important part of the lungs**.
So, how do you assess the nutritional status of people with COPD?
At present, the commonly used clinical method is to use Nutrition Risk Screening (NRS 2002) or Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) scales. Both methods can effectively assess the nutritional status of patients with COPD and provide a basis for the development of individualized nutritional support programs.
After assessing the nutritional status of patients with COPD, we can take the following measures for nutritional support:
Reasonable dietary adjustment: Formulate an individualized diet plan according to the patient's age, gender, weight, height, activity level and other factors. Ensure that patients consume enough protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to meet the body's needs. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the combination of food and avoid foods high in fat, salt and sugar to reduce the burden on patients. Increase nutrient intake: For malnourished patients, the intake of protein, vitamins and minerals can be increased appropriately. For example, you can increase foods rich in high-quality protein such as fish, meat, eggs, and milk; Appropriate supplementation of antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E; Increase your intake of minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc. Nutritional supplements: With the advice of a doctor, nutritional supplements such as protein powders, vitamin tablets, etc., can be used appropriately to make up for the deficiencies in the diet. However, it is necessary to pay attention to choosing products produced by regular manufacturers and following the doctor's instructions. Encourage patients to eat: For patients with poor appetite, patient persuasion should be used to encourage them to eat. You can try to eat 5-6 small meals a day to reduce the burden on your stomach; Choose foods that are easy to digest and nutrient-dense; Increase the frequency of meals appropriately to increase the patient's appetite. Regular follow-up: During the period of nutritional support, patients should have regular follow-up visits to understand the nutritional status and effectiveness of the patients. Dietary plans and nutritional supplements can be adjusted as needed. In conclusion, for COPD patients, nutritional support is an important part of the lungs**.
Through reasonable dietary adjustment, increasing nutrient intake, and using nutritional supplements, it can help patients improve their nutritional status and improve their effectiveness.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the mental health of patients, give full care and support, so that patients can move forward more firmly on the road of lung **.