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As an experienced TCM practitioner, I know that in addition to following the doctor's instructions, home care is also an indispensable part of COPD patients. COPD is a chronic respiratory disease that is considered by TCM to be related to the disharmony of qi and blood in the human body and the dysfunction of the internal organs.
Therefore, home care needs to start from many aspects, including diet, exercise, psychology and other aspects.
1. Dietary care.
The diet of COPD patients should be light, easy to digest and nutritious, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that patients with COPD often have problems such as lung fever, phlegm and dampness, so they should eat more foods that have the ability to clear heat and dissolve phlegm, moisten the lungs and relieve cough, such as pears, loquats, lilies, radishes, etc. In addition, according to the specific situation of the patient, traditional Chinese medicine dietary therapy prescriptions can be used for conditioning, such as stewed pear with Chuanbei, lily glutinous rice porridge, etc.
2. Sports care.
Appropriate exercise can enhance the physical fitness, improve immunity, and alleviate the condition of COPD patients. However, due to the weak lung function of patients with COPD, special attention should be paid to moderate and moderate exercise to avoid overexertion. Traditional fitness methods such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin advocated by traditional Chinese medicine have the effect of soothing the body and mind, regulating qi and blood, and are very suitable for patients with COPD.
Exercise. 3. Psychological nursing.
COPD is a chronic disease with a long course of disease and easy reversal, which brings greater psychological pressure to patients. Therefore, it is also necessary to pay attention to the mental health of patients in home care, and give them adequate care and support. TCM believes that poor mood will aggravate the condition, so it is recommended that patients maintain an optimistic attitude and face the disease positively, and at the same time, they can relieve stress through psychological adjustment methods such as the five tones of TCM**.
4. Environmental care.
Patients with COPD should avoid exposure to irritating substances such as smoke and dust, and keep indoor air fresh. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that environmental pollution will increase the burden on the lungs, so patients are advised to reduce going out when the air quality is poor, or wear a mask for protection. In addition, equipment such as humidifiers can be used indoors to keep the air moist.
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