What are the complications of lung cancer

In recent years, lung cancer has become one of the major diseases that endangers society and human health, and it has brought great pain and distress to humans. In order to reduce the incidence of lung cancer, we humans should understand the complications of lung cancer:

(1) Respiratory complications:

Such as sputum retention, atelectasis, pneumonia, respiratory insufficiency, etc. The incidence rate is particularly high in the elderly and weak, those with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

(2) Postoperative hemothorax, empyema and bronchopleural fistula:

Its incidence is very low. Postoperative hemothorax is a serious complication that requires emergency treatment and, if necessary, another thoracotomy should be performed in time to stop the bleeding.

(3) Cardiovascular system complications:

The causes of this disease are often old age, physical weakness, traction and stimulation of the mediastinum and hilum during surgery, hypokalemia, hypoxia and massive bleeding. Common cardiovascular complications include postoperative hypotension, arrhythmia, cardiac tamponade and heart failure.

The above are the complications of lung cancer. I hope everyone will pay attention to them. Expert Tips: If you have symptoms of illness, do not delay diagnosis and go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts or call for consultation.

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