As chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is incurable, treatment is aimed at reducing the frequency of exacerbations. First and foremost, to cope with exacerbations helps medical intervention. Assigned to thin phlegm and anti-inflammatory drugs. It is sometimes recommended to take medication for the cardiovascular system, in order to avoid complications. In the absence of exacerbations, doctors recommend a Spa treatment.
Program of the resorts offer a package of measures that prolong the period of remission (absence of exacerbations). Treatment methods of prevention are: electrophoresis, magnetic therapy, ultrasound, massage of the chest, laser - and aerotherapy. In conjunction with proper nutrition, normalized daily routine, moderate exercise treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of the patient.
Contraindications
- All diseases in acute stage, chronic diseases in acute phase and complicated by acute purulent processes
- Acute infectious diseases.
- Malignant neoplasms.
- All diseases and conditions requiring inpatient treatment.
- The oft-repeated and copious episodes of hemoptysis, intoxication syndrome, asthenia, effusion into the pleural cavity, pneumothorax.
- All forms of tuberculosis in active stage.
- Respiratory failure higher than II degree.
- Bronchial asthma, severe and moderate currents, nekontroliruem adequate basic therapy.
Treatment Results
Moist, clean air of the resort Krasnaya Pakhra promotes a speedy recovery in patients with COPD. In combination with comprehensive treatment, the therapy gives a stunning result: restores air flow in the respiratory tract, passes the cough and breathing becomes much easier.
The consequences of not treating
Neglected disease can lead to serious consequences, such as emphysema, bronchiectasia, abnormal heart rhythm, respiratory failure, pulmonary heart.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which there is restriction of airflow in the airway. The result is shortness of breath and cough. In most cases obstructiva chronic disease caused due to Smoking, both active and passive. Other causes of COPD the infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, genetic predisposition and exposure to harmful substances accumulating in the air.
