Diet of the elderly with cor pulmonale

summary

Cor pulmonale is a kind of heart disease caused by chronic bronchitis, obstructive emphysema, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, bronchial asthma and pneumoconiosis, which leads to right ventricular hypertrophy and right heart failure. Because the disease develops slowly, it often takes several years or decades to develop into pulmonary heart disease, so it is more common in the elderly, and it is a systemic disease caused by cardiopulmonary dysfunction. What should the diet of pulmonary heart disease pay attention to? ?

Diet of the elderly with cor pulmonale

First of all, ensure the intake of high-quality plant protein, such as beans, dried fruits (sesame, melon seeds, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts), etc. All kinds of fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs and dairy food should be guaranteed as far as possible, so that every meal is mixed with meat and vegetables, and mixed with grain, beans and vegetables.

Secondly, fresh vegetables and fruits are indispensable, especially green vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and inorganic salts and play an important role in improving immunity. It's very good for the prevention of diseases of fruits such as longan, jujube, orange and so on.

Finally, eat more neutral food, eat less cold food, or add ginger, pepper and other hot food in cold food, or add mutton, beef, dog meat and other hot food in vegetables. Some foods, such as shrimps and crabs, are susceptible to allergies and should be properly restricted.

matters needing attention

Eat less fat; avoid alcohol, strong tea, spicy and strong condiments; avoid food that can cause abdominal distension, such as potatoes; avoid overeating, so as not to increase the burden of the heart.