Spring was originally prosperous and full of vitality, but due to the heavy rain in spring, the humidity, the large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the active virus and bacteria, the condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prone to acute exacerbation, which becomes chronic obstruction every year from April to June The "spring of trouble" for lung patients. The editor also reminds the majority of patients that they must take medicine regularly and keep warm in their lives. The humidity in their homes is best controlled at 40% to 70%. Avoid going to crowded places when going out.

　　Acute exacerbation of COPD from April to June

　　COPD is a destructive chronic lung disease that gradually weakens the respiratory function of patients and is known as the respiratory tract The most "silent killer" in the disease. From the perspective of disease development, COPD is divided into "stable period" and "acute exacerbation period". Due to the strong compensatory ability of the human lungs, the disease progress is secret. The patients'' disease characteristics are not obvious during the daily "stabilization period", but the symptoms suddenly appear or the original symptoms sharply deteriorate during the "acute exacerbation period". Even more frightening is that after each acute exacerbation of COPD, the patient''s lung function will further decline, that is, the irreversible deterioration of the condition, thereby speeding up the disease process and increasing the risk of death.

　　 Spring is generally rainy, humid, and the temperature is unstable. Once the body is cold, the immunity of the body will decline, especially for patients with COPD. In addition, the virus and bacteria are active in the spring, especially the number of people suffering from influenza this year. Patients with COPD already have chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. Once they have an upper respiratory tract infection, they will cause acute exacerbation of the condition of COPD. In severe cases, they may even be life-threatening.

　　Regular medication is essential

　　In clinical practice, some patients with COPD are used only when they have an attack or asthma, and they stop the drug as soon as the condition is relieved. This approach is Very dangerous. This intermittent medication cannot maintain the concentration of the drug, and the risk of decreased lung function and acute exacerbation of the patient is greatly increased.

　　Don’t go to crowded places, don’t get too wet at home

　　In addition to regular medication, you need to pay more attention to your life. Experts suggest that patients with COPD should keep warm and avoid cold during this season, and should be less crowded, such as shopping malls and specialty stores. If you want to go out, it is best to choose a relatively empty park or campus Etc. In addition, patients with COPD have a long time at home. The indoor humidity should be controlled at 40%-70%, and the highest should not exceed 90%. It is recommended that families with conditions should buy a dehumidifier for dehumidification, and avoid using air conditioning to dehumidify, because air conditioning will reduce the indoor temperature while dehumidifying. Too low a temperature is not conducive to the health of patients with COPD.