Autumn and winter respiratory diseases, how to scientific nursing?
01 Overview of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
The autumn and winter season is the high incidence period of respiratory diseases. Due to dry climate, changeable temperature, air pollution and other reasons, it is easy to cause damage to the respiratory mucosa, resulting in various respiratory diseases. Among them, chronic respiratory diseases and acute respiratory infections are the two most common types.
Chronic respiratory diseases mainly include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc. The main symptoms of these diseases include cough, sputum, asthma, etc., which may lead to breathing difficulties in severe cases. Acute respiratory infection mainly includes cold, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc. The main symptoms of these diseases include fever, cough, sore throat, etc., which may lead to pneumonia in severe cases.
02 Preventive care of chronic respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
- Keep indoor air circulation and avoid being in a closed indoor environment for a long time.
- Adhere to appropriate exercise to enhance the body's immunity, for the elderly or children with low immunity in public places need to wear masks.
- Avoid contact with allergens, such as pollen, smoke, etc.
- Eat a reasonable diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and maintain a balanced nutrition.
- Seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and care.
03 Prevention and nursing of acute respiratory tract infection in autumn and winter
- Strengthen personal hygiene habits, wash hands frequently, and avoid touching the mouth, nose and eyes with hands.
- Keep indoor air circulation and avoid being in a closed indoor environment for a long time.
- Enhance the body's immunity and insist on proper exercise.
- Avoid contact with sources of infection, such as people or animals with respiratory infections.
- In case of fever, cough and other symptoms, seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and care.
04 General nursing of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
- Keep the indoor air humidity appropriate. Use a humidifier or dehumidifier to adjust the indoor humidity.
- Avoid smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke to avoid irritation and damage to the respiratory tract.
- Keep warm to avoid catching cold.
- The diet should be light and easy to digest, eat more vegetables and fruits, and maintain a balanced nutrition.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
05 Rehabilitation nursing of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
- Physical therapy: For respiratory diseases caused by dyspnea, cough and other symptoms, you can carry out some physical therapy, such as breathing training, expectoration training, etc. These exercises help improve respiratory function and relieve symptoms.
- Psychological rehabilitation: Respiratory diseases often cause some psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, psychological rehabilitation is also very important. Psychological counseling and psychotherapy can be used to relieve the psychological pressure and anxiety of patients.
- Vocational rehabilitation: For some professionals, such as teachers, singers, etc., respiratory diseases are easy to occur due to professional reasons. In this case, some vocational rehabilitation treatment can be carried out, such as voice training, breathing training, etc. These trainings help improve respiratory function in professionals and prevent and treat respiratory diseases
06 Nutritional care of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
- Diet collocation: Diet collocation for patients with respiratory diseases is very important. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean meat and other foods rich in vitamins and minerals, to avoid eating too much greasy, spicy and other irritating foods.
- Dietary care: For some patients with respiratory diseases, such as patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dietary care is needed. It is recommended to eat low-fat, low-salt, high-protein foods to maintain good health.
- Nutrition supplement: In autumn and winter, due to dry climate and other reasons, the body is prone to lack of water and nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended to drink more water and eat more nutrient-rich foods to supplement the nutrients needed by the body.
07 Home nursing guidance of respiratory diseases in autumn and winter
- How to deal with the different stages of the disease: In the autumn and winter, the development stage of respiratory diseases is different, and different care measures need to be taken according to different stages. For example, in the acute phase of the disease, attention needs to be paid to rest and diet care; In the remission period of the disease, appropriate exercise and physical therapy can be carried out.
- How to cooperate with the doctor for treatment: It is necessary to actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment in home care. Patients should follow the doctor's recommendations for drug treatment and rehabilitation training, while paying attention to observe changes in the condition and timely feedback to the doctor.