The survival period of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis is actually related to these

The incidence of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis is higher in men than in women, because men often have the habit of smoking, drinking tea and drinking. The more they smoke, the more severe the pulmonary fibrosis will be. Coupled with the lack of attention to diet, the incidence rate of men is higher than that of women. Moreover, pulmonary interstitial fibrosis usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 50. Severe cases can cause respiratory disorders and even life-threatening. The patient's survival period depends on the condition.

Pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 50 and is more common in men than in women.

Dyspnea is the most common symptom of pulmonary fibrosis. In mild pulmonary fibrosis, dyspnea occurs only during strenuous activity and is therefore often ignored or misdiagnosed as another disease. As pulmonary fibrosis progresses, dyspnea may also occur at rest, and patients with severe pulmonary fibrosis may experience progressive dyspnea. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital in time, choose the appropriate examination method under the guidance of an experienced doctor, and get timely examination and early treatment to avoid delaying the disease.

Life care

Daily life care for interstitial pneumonia?

①Try to reduce activities, focus on rest, and ensure adequate sleep time.

② Patients with severe pulmonary fibrosis-interstitial pneumonia should rest in bed for a long time, turn over, pat their backs, and massage regularly to promote the discharge of sputum and prevent the formation of bedsores and aspiration pneumonia. For patients with milder conditions, different exercise methods can be prescribed, such as static exercises.

③ Keep the indoor air fresh, the temperature at 20-24°C, and the humidity at 50-65%. The ward should be ventilated twice a day, each time for about 15-30 minutes, to avoid odor irritation. Wet sweep every day. It is not advisable to lay carpets, floor films, or place flowers or plants in the room. Bedding and pillows should not be filled with feathers or old cotton wool, which are prone to cause allergies, and they should be dried in the sun and washed frequently.

④ Keep warm, avoid cold and prevent infection. Especially in winter and spring, the temperature changes dramatically, so you need to add or remove clothes in time and wear a mask to prevent cold air from directly irritating the respiratory tract and causing irritating coughs.

⑤ Stay away from exogenous allergens, such as: birds, animals (pets or experimental breeders), wood (redwood dust, cork processing), sugar processing, mushroom farming, cheese, wine processing, moldy straw exposure, water sources (hot water pipes, air conditioners, humidifiers, saunas) and agricultural pesticides or herbicides, etc.

⑥Self-massage: Take the acupoints such as Shousanli, Yingxiang, Huagai, Tanzhong, Shenshu, etc., first gently massage in a clockwise direction for 36 weeks, then gently massage in a counterclockwise direction for 36 weeks, several times a day, all year round.

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What should patients with pulmonary fibrosis pay attention to in their diet?

(1) Provide high-quality protein, multiple vitamins and a high proportion of carbohydrates (excluding carbonated beverages). For example: eggs, brown rice, cornmeal, buckwheat noodles, fruits and vegetables, etc.

(2) Eat less spicy, fried and other irritating and greasy foods.

(3) Patients with severe pulmonary fibrosis can be given soft or semi-liquid food.

(4) Drink more water. Patients with heart failure should drink water in moderation.

(5) Certain foods that are known to cause allergies or trigger asthma should be avoided.

(6) Avoid smoking, drinking, and eating salty foods.

(7) Choose food according to your daily physical condition: Patients with pulmonary fibrosis should not only pay attention to the effects of the four properties of food, namely, cold, hot, warm, and cool, on their condition, but also master the four properties of food, choose food, arrange a good diet, avoid accidentally eating food that causes physical discomfort, and induce or aggravate the condition. Follow the doctor's advice for specific circumstances.

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