What should I do if I feel chest tightness one year after surgery for early lung cancer

Chest tightness one year after surgery for early lung cancer may be related to reasons such as reduced lung tissue, disease recurrence, lung infection, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, etc., and requires timely medical examination and then use of medication, surgical treatment and other methods under the doctor's guidance to improve the condition.

1. Lung tissue reduction: surgical removal of lesions will reduce lung tissue, affecting ventilation and gas exchange functions, resulting in symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. Vigorous exercise should be limited, and aerobic exercise should also be controlled. Patients with obvious symptoms can receive short-term oxygen therapy under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Disease recurrence: If the disease recurs after surgery, it is easy to involve the pleura and cause pleural effusion, which will compress the lungs and cause symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest tightness. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible and undergo another surgery to remove the lesion according to the doctor's instructions. Radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be used after surgery to better control the progression of the disease.

3. Lung infection: If daily care is not in place, the body will be invaded by bacteria, leading to lung infection, and symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest tightness will occur. It is recommended to take medication as prescribed by the doctor, such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, roxithromycin capsules, etc.

4. Emphysema: Lung tissue elasticity decreases, alveoli gradually spread, and residual air volume increases, which will affect the ventilation function, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness. Long-term home oxygen therapy is required to improve ventilation, and minimally invasive surgery can be performed if necessary.

5. Chronic bronchitis: Airway narrowing can easily cause inflammation and blockage, resulting in symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and dyspnea. You can follow the doctor's advice to use salbutamol sulfate inhalation aerosol to dilate the trachea, and use ambroxol hydrochloride injection aerosol inhalation to relieve symptoms.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by heart failure, heart failure and other diseases, which require active medical treatment. Usually, control physical labor, avoid emotional stress, pay attention to more rest, and strictly control salt intake.