Is chronic bronchitis difficult to treat?

Chronic bronchitis, commonly known as old chronic bronchitis, as the name suggests, is a high-risk group for the elderly. The history of the disease is very long, which will affect the patient's quality of life, so it is deeply hated by patients and friends. Generally speaking, autumn is a high-incidence season, so prevention is still the priority for chronic bronchitis. Many people become discouraged and worry that the disease cannot be cured when they see how long it lasts. So, is chronic bronchitis difficult to treat?

Chronic bronchitis is a chronic nonspecific inflammation of the trachea, bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues. Clinically, the main symptoms are recurrent cough, sputum or wheezing, which last for 3 months each year and for more than 2 consecutive years. Early symptoms are mild, often occurring in winter and improving in spring and summer. In the late stage, due to worsening inflammation, symptoms may exist all year round. Its pathological characteristics are bronchial gland hyperplasia and increased mucosal secretion. The disease progresses slowly and is often complicated by obstructive pulmonary emphysema. In severe cases, pulmonary hypertension and even cor pulmonale often occur.

Treatment of chronic bronchitis: The principle is to strengthen the physical constitution, improve disease resistance and prevent recurrence. Tracheitis vaccine can be used, which is injected subcutaneously once a week. The dose starts from 0.1 ml and increases by 0.1 to 0.2 ml each time until 0.5 to 1.0 ml is the maintenance dose. Generally, the injection is started before the outbreak season, and if effective, it is used for 1 to 2 years. BCG polysaccharide nucleic acid is injected intramuscularly once every other day, 1 ml (containing 0.5 mg) each time. 18 injections constitute a course of treatment. It can be used for 3 consecutive courses to reduce acute attacks of colds and chronic bronchitis.

In addition, you can try diet therapy. Steamed lamb with wolfberry. 10 grams of aconite root, 15 grams of wolfberry, 500 grams of fresh mutton, and appropriate amount of seasoning. Wash the mutton, cook it, cut it into pieces, put it in a large bowl, add aconite slices, wolfberry, cooking wine, ginger, onion, salt, pepper and meat broth, steam it for about 3 hours, season and serve. It can replenish yin and assist yang, replenish deficiency and strengthen the body. It is suitable for chronic bronchitis cough, more at night than during the day, soreness of the waist and knees, dry mouth and throat, and fever in the five hearts.

Most patients have a good prognosis. They should pay attention to following the doctor's instructions, cooperate with treatment, and have regular check-ups. A few patients with weaker constitutions may have prolonged illness and may not be cured. This requires further follow-up treatment from the doctor.

Patients need to pay attention to strengthening their physical fitness in life, avoid overwork, pay attention to weather changes, and try not to catch a cold, otherwise it will be very troublesome. The indoor air needs to be improved, and try to avoid places with severe air pollution, such as around chemical plants. The disease can be cured by timely examination and treatment, communicating with the doctor about the condition, and following the doctor's arrangements.