Since chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is incurable, therapy is aimed at reducing the frequency of exacerbations. First of all, medication helps to cope with exacerbations. Sputum thinners and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. Sometimes it is recommended to take medications for the cardiovascular system, in order to avoid complications. In the absence of exacerbations, doctors recommend sanatorium treatment.
Sanatorium programs offer a set of measures to prolong the period of remission (the period of absence of exacerbations). Methods of prevention treatment are: electrophoresis, magnetotherapy, ultrasound, chest massage, laser and aerotherapy. In combination with proper nutrition, a normalized daily routine, moderate physical exertion, treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of the patient.
Contraindications
- All diseases in the acute stage, chronic diseases in the acute stage and complicated by acute processes
- Acute infectious diseases.
- Malignant neoplasms.
- All diseases and conditions requiring inpatient treatment.
- Frequent and abundant episodes of hemoptysis, intoxication syndrome, asthenia, effusion into the pleural cavity, pneumothorax.
- All forms of tuberculosis are in the active stage.
- Respiratory failure is above grade II.
- Bronchial asthma of severe and moderate severity, uncontrolled by adequate basic therapy.
Treatment results
The moist, clean air of the Krasnaya Pakhra resort contributes to the speedy recovery of patients with COPD. In combination with complex treatment, therapy gives an amazing result: the air flow in the respiratory tract is restored, the cough passes and breathing becomes much easier.
Consequences of lack of treatment
A neglected disease can lead to serious consequences, such as emphysema of the lungs, bronchiectasia, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory failure, pulmonary heart.
Хроническая обструктивная болезнь легких (ХОБЛ) – заболевание легких, при котором происходит ограничение воздушного потока в дыхательных путях. В результате этого появляется затрудненное дыхание и кашель. В большинстве случаев хроническая осбтруктивная болезнь возникает из-за курения, как активного, так и пассивного. Другими причинами ХОБЛ становятся инфекционные заболевания дыхательных путей, наследственная предрасположенность и воздействие вредных веществ, скапливающихся в воздухе.
