Symptoms of emphysema?

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Emphysema refers to the pathological state in which the airway elasticity of the distal end of the terminal bronchioles is decreased, the lung volume is increased or the airway wall is destroyed. According to the causes of emphysema, there are the following types: senile emphysema, compensatory emphysema, interstitial emphysema, focal emphysema, paraseptal emphysema, obstructive emphysema. Symptoms of emphysema? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Symptoms of emphysema?

The clinical manifestations were mild and the degree of emphysema was important. In the early stage, there may be no symptoms or shortness of breath only when working or exercising. With the development of emphysema, the degree of dyspnea increases, and even shortness of breath is felt when a little activity or even complete rest.

The patient felt fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, upper abdomen fullness. With cough, expectoration and other symptoms, typical emphysema chest before and after the diameter increased, barrel chest, respiratory movement weakened, voice tremor weakened, percussion voiceless, heart murmur boundary narrowed, liver murmur boundary down, respiratory sound decreased, sometimes can hear dry, wet rales, heart sound low far.

The onset of chronic bronchitis is slow. Most of them have a history of chronic cough and expectoration. The early symptoms are not obvious, or they feel dyspnea when they are tired. With the development of the disease, dyspnea gradually aggravates, which makes them unable to perform the original work. When chronic bronchitis is complicated with obstructive emphysema, dyspnea gradually aggravates on the basis of the original symptoms of cough and expectoration,

matters needing attention

The first is to stop smoking. Pay attention to keep warm, avoid catching cold, prevent cold. Improve environmental hygiene, do a good job in personal labor protection, eliminate and avoid the influence of smoke, dust and irritating gas on respiratory tract.