Yangtze River ** Wuhan Client on February 26 "Director Yang, what's wrong with me?" Is it infected with some kind of virus? "Yesterday, Master Chen, a 61-year-old COPD patient, was once again admitted to the ward of the Second Respiratory Ward of Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital. In just three months, this is the third time he has been admitted to the hospital due to illness. This is not an isolated case, as it now accounts for one-third of the patients in the ward. In the past six months, many patients with chronic lung disease have been attacked by different viruses one after another, and some have even been hit four times in six months. Experts point out that such patients can easily obtain more targeted ** when they go to respiratory specialized hospitals.
Yang clarified that he was checking the patient's physical condition.
Why do different viruses "target" patients with chronic lung diseases such as COPD and bronchiectasis?
Director Yang Qingqing said that patients with underlying lung disease have reduced local immunity in the lungs, and the shielding function of the airway against the virus is weakened, such as the cilia on the surface of the airway, which will be incomplete due to the underlying lung disease. Don't underestimate these micron-sized cilia that can only be seen under the microscope, they are similar to the "cleaners" of the airways, under normal circumstances, the directional swing of the cilia is similar to the waving "broom", constantly cleaning the viruses and germs in the airways, allowing people to expel the germs and viruses by coughing and other methods.
Without cilia, it means that the airways have no "cleaners", and it is easier to hide dirt and dirt, and when the virus comes, they are like discovering a livable home, where they quickly multiply, and the condition of COPD patients is aggravated.
The virus sets up the stage, and the germs sing. After the patient is infected with the virus, many common bacteria in COPD, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and even Aspergillus, also take the opportunity to join in the fun". As a result, many patients take a sharp turn for the worse as soon as they are infected with the virus. Yang clarified.
Doctors empathize with the patient's suffering. Yang clarified the following five suggestions: try to get influenza vaccine and pneumonia vaccine; Immunity boost under the guidance of a doctor as needed; Avoid going to crowded places, and develop hygienic habits such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently; If a family member is infected with an epidemic virus, they should remain relatively isolated from a patient with COPD; Once a patient with COPD is infected with influenza and other viruses, the type of virus should be identified as soon as possible and medication should be taken within 48 hours as much as possible. (Yangtze River ** reporter Xie Junjie, correspondent Wang Min, Zhang Quanlu).
Editor: Yu Lina].
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