What are the key points to focus on in the treatment of chronic bronchitis during the stable phase?

The acute manifestations of chronic bronchitis may also occur multiple times, but they are generally short in duration, also because during the remission phase, that is, during the period when symptoms are stable, treatment and care were not done well. For example, if one inadvertently catches a cold again, symptoms such as cough, sputum production and wheezing worsen and become intense, and generally each recurrence advances the disease by one stage, which shows that treatment during the stable phase of chronic bronchitis is very important.

But in reality most people do exactly the opposite: once symptoms ease or disappear, they "forget the pain once the wound has healed." This is especially true in the initial stage of chronic bronchitis, and those who do not understand it will dismiss it even more. So never take it lightly; step out of the blind spot and, during the stable phase of chronic bronchitis, do a good job in all aspects of treatment, care and exercise.

Fitness exercises

As for treatment, it is best to go to a proper hospital from the very beginning and receive a systematic treatment plan combining Chinese and Western medicine, get through the acute phase step by step, and then keep up the effort and continue treatment according to plan. During the stable phase of chronic bronchitis, treatment should focus mainly on traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbal medicine, so as to treat the root cause and ensure recovery. If Western medicine and drugs are always used to reduce inflammation, dependence may develop, and the condition may also continue to progress.

As for care, nursing for severe chronic bronchitis is very important. Both patients and relatives should have a positive and uplifting mindset. Generally, patients do not need a great deal of care, but they should have an awareness and skills for self-maintenance, which includes health care, exercise, fitness and other aspects. From small things like breathing exercises and health exercises to larger ones like tai chi, fencing, swimming and Wuqinxi, all can be chosen and practiced as appropriate; the main thing is to persevere to the end.

Tai chi

In daily life, many things also need attention. Tobacco and alcohol, raw, cold and spicy foods and so on must be absolutely avoided, and during medication the various contraindications of Chinese and Western drugs must also be strictly observed, and so on. Otherwise, not only will the condition of chronic bronchitis keep worsening under triggers such as a cold, but serious diseases such as obstructive emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cor pulmonale may also develop.