What is COPD?
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, describes a range of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible 哮喘Asthma is a disease where the airway becomes inflamed. It can cause symptoms like wheeze, shortness of breath, cough, or chest tightness. and some forms of bronchiectasis.
慢性阻塞性肺病会使人呼吸困难,还可能有胸闷和气喘。吸烟是慢性阻塞性肺病的主要原因。
虽然没有治愈的方法,但治疗有助于改善症状和生活质量。重要的是要得到治疗,因为这种疾病可能导致心脏问题和感染。
我的 全科医生General Practitioner do now about my COPD?
家庭医生会确定你的病情是属于轻度、中度还是重度,然后再为你制定治疗计划。治疗计划将有助于减少症状和风险因素。
家庭医生还将:
- 给你任何检测的结果
- 帮助你了解如何识别和管理危险症状
- 审视你的饮食和体重,并在需要时为你转介营养师
- 如有必要,给你开药
- 考虑任何在家中或工作中可能使你症状恶化的因素
- 帮助你制定 COPD行动计划
- 给你戒烟的建议
What will my GP do in the future for my COPD?
家庭医生将定期监测你的症状、药物和行动计划。如果症状随时间发生变化,家庭医生可能会让你做更多的测试和 X 光检查。
如果你的症状没有改善,家庭医生可能会为你转诊肺病专家或采用其他治疗方案。
What can I do for my COPD?
When you have COPD, it’s very important to quit smoking – phone 13QUIT to get started. You should also aim to avoid dust where possible.
Follow the advice in your COPD Action Plan, and continue to take any prescribed medication. See your GP regularly for check-ups. Also, speak to your GP about regular exercise and a healthy diet – you may wish to see a dietitian.