Public opinion reflects that chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasepatients belong to the high-risk group of new coronavirus and are easily developed into pneumonia. How to prevent and treat it? Clinical experts responded.
Cheng Zhenshun, director of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University: Elderly people with COPD and are a relatively high-risk group for developing severe disease. As a precaution, we are required to wear masks and go out less often, or not go out at this stage. There are also frequent ventilation, frequent hand washing, and vaccination of and . This is from a preventive level.
Once infected, first of all, early monitoring of the new coronavirus infection should be carried out and active intervention and treatment should be carried out. Second, for underlying diseases such as COPD, which may be acutely exacerbated in the context of infection, active treatment is required.
Vice President of Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University Tong Zhaohui: Not only COPD, but also chronic respiratory diseases in winter, many people have bronchiectasis, cerebrovascular diseases, and cardiovascular diseases, which are all diseases that are more common in winter.
What is the reason for the exacerbation of COPD? Viral infection can aggravate it. Not only the new coronavirus, but also common colds, flu, and bacteria can cause COPD to worsen. If you are infected with COVID-19, it is recommended to be hospitalized promptly.
Reprinted from: CCTV Finance WeChat
Source: Changchun Evening News
