What symptom does emphysema change have?
summary
Emphysema refers to the expansion of lung volume caused by the increase of air content in peripheral lung tissue and the destruction of lung tissue. It is a common complication of bronchial and pulmonary diseases, is a pathological state, not an independent disease. The occurrence of emphysema is often associated with chronic bronchitis, asthma, pneumoconiosis, long-term inhalation of harmful gases, etc. it is more common in people over 50 years old. What symptom does emphysema change have? Now let's talk about it.
What symptom does emphysema change have?
1. Cough with abnormal amount of mucus: when bronchitis complicated with upper respiratory tract infection, mucus will appear, and when the color changes to thick, it may cause emphysema, so it needs to be treated with antibiotics in time.
2. Mild cough lasting for several months does not relieve: also known as "smokers cough", this symptom belongs to emphysema performance, but may also be the early stage of lung disease performance. Regular light activity after shortness of breath performance: such as climbing a staircase caused by shortness of breath. Shortness of breath can be caused by emphysema, but it may also be a manifestation of disease or heart disease.
3. Unexplained weight loss: unexplained weight loss can be associated with a variety of chronic and major diseases, including emphysema.
matters needing attention
Generally speaking, after the emphysema patients have received the treatment of the disease, their living conditions may be better, but the emphysema patients may also have many symptoms of the disease, which requires us to consider and deal with in time. In addition, the emphysema patients also need to change their attitude towards life in time, and actively accept treatment is the best.