Once upon a time - I had a very serious condition due
to flu, it wouldn't go away. I went to the doctor. The problem was diagnosed
and I got better with treatment. At that time, a patient came to the doctor -
who was sitting next to me and was coughing a lot. I was a little more curious
about everything. So, then I learned a lot through various questions from the
doctor.
The doctor said - there is no tuberculosis in the
tuberculosis test, antibiotics did not work, there are more allergies - this
type of cough is called variant asthma.
This is a type of asthma, where the main symptom is
not shortness of breath, but a dry cough. It increases in winter. You should
stay away from dust and smoke. To have a healthy life, you should use an
inhaler on the advice of a doctor.
Experts make us aware of some other problems of our
respiratory system, i.e. lungs, such as ---
(1) Water
accumulation in the chest -
When you go to the doctor with various symptoms
including shortness of breath - cough, you often hear that water has
accumulated in the chest.
Although it may seem strange, the real thing is that
this water is not water accumulated inside the lungs. This water accumulates in
the thin membrane or pleura that surrounds our lungs, hence the name of this
problem is pleural effusion.
# So does water never accumulate in the lungs?
Water also accumulates in the lungs, especially at the
very bottom of the lungs, then it is called pulmonary edema.
The doctor said - the mechanism of this body clock
created by God is truly mysterious, health problems can appear in one place,
and their manifestations can appear in another place, such as --
Water can accumulate in the lung lining or pleura for
many reasons. Some are diseases of the lungs themselves, some diseases have
nothing to do with the lungs.
Usually, fluid can accumulate in the pleura in
pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, and cancer. Again, there is no problem in
the lungs, but in heart failure, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, kidney
failure, malnutrition, pericarditis or inflammation of the heart membrane, and
liver abscess, fluid can also accumulate in the pleura of the lungs.
When fluid accumulates, the patient has difficulty
breathing, and there may be problems like chest pain, heavy congestion, cough,
mild phlegm, and fever. Fluid can also accumulate elsewhere in the body. A
chest X-ray can give an idea about pleural effusion, but if the fluid
accumulates in a very small amount, an ultrasound or CT scan may be necessary.
Specialist doctors confirm the cause of the problem
based on the results of various tests and start treatment based on that.
For example, if this is due to TB, the patient is
given TB medicine, and if this is due to cancer, cancer treatment has to be
started. Similarly, if the problem is due to any other disease outside the
lungs, pleural effusion will get better if that disease is treated.
If treatment is not started even after water has been
present in the pleura for a long time, then it can cause permanent damage to
the lungs and in that case major surgery is required. Water accumulation in the
chest is not a normal thing at all. Therefore, if this is the case, treatment
should be sought immediately.
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What to do if you have sudden shortness of breath -
Asthma patients experience sudden shortness of breath.
Especially in cold weather, during the change of season, when dust is present,
when sweeping the house or when coming into contact with flower pollen, the
patient's asthma flares up. Viral infections, colds and coughs are also
responsible for this problem. It is good for those who have asthma and others
to know what to do immediately if they suddenly have shortness of breath,
especially in children.
# Doctors make people aware of the immediate actions
to take in this sudden, difficult and life-threatening health problem –
1) Ask
the patient to sit up straight and reassure him that there is nothing to worry
about.
2) Slowly
take five puffs of the inhaler containing salbutamol or salbutamol and
ipratropium with the help of a spacer. If there is no spacer, you can use a
paper straw.
3) Take
five puffs of the spacer, one puff each time, and inhale five times. Do this
five times. In the case of adults and children, pay attention to whether the
medicine is being inhaled properly by taking a deep breath, as swallowing it
will not work.
4) Wait
5 minutes. Rest. If the shortness of breath does not subside, take five puffs
again and inhale five times. A total of 25 puffs can be taken in five times.
5) If
the shortness of breath or asthma attack does not subside even after this, the
patient should be taken to the nearest hospital or a nebulizer machine should
be used. Continue to take five puffs of the inhaler until you reach the
hospital.
6) If
the patient's tongue, nails, or fingers turn blue at the beginning and they
can't even speak due to difficulty breathing or they are losing consciousness,
don't just sit at home - hoping that 'if you're lucky, you'll get better'. Of
course, it's important to take them to the hospital quickly. In this case,
oxygen is needed in addition to a nebulizer.
I think it is important to know to lead a healthy life.
