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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment in Mysore

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment in Mysore

This progressive lung disease affects people of any age group. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two common forms of COPD. Chronic bronchitis is when the bronchial tubes get swollen and filled up with mucus. The lining of the tubes transporting oxygen to the inner parts of the lungs is hindered, making breathing difficult. The hair-like structures(cilia) lining the bronchial tubes normally help clear out any mucus, but the cilia in these chronic bronchitis patients get damaged, thus slowing down easy breathing. 

Emphysema, a form of COPD, is when the walls of the alveoli(air sacks transferring oxygen into the blood and carrying carbon dioxide) get affected and break down. This makes the person experience insufficient breath and is often left gasping for air. 

Treatment

A lung specialist, a pulmonologist, or a respiratory specialist handles patients suffering from COPD and helps lower the progression of the disease. Some treatment measures used are listed below.

  • Administering Oxygen

Supplemental oxygen is provided to the patient with oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula to ease breathing. Portable units of oxygen are also available.

  • Surgery

Severe forms of Emphysema or COPD patients require surgical treatments when other types of treatments have failed. In Bullectomy, the pulmonologist directs the removal of bullae from within the lungs. Bullae are typically big abnormal air spaces situated within the lungs. 

  1. Lung transplantation is a type of lung surgery where lungs or lung tissues are replaced with healthy forms.

  2. Lung volume-reducing surgery is the type of lung surgery where the damaged lung tissues are removed from the upper parts of the lungs.  

  3. Minimum invasive treatments for improving severe Emphysema involve using endobronchial valves to transfer breathed air into healthy lungs. These one-way valves do not allow inspired air to be wasted on damaged lung tissues. Tremendous improvement was recorded in Emphysema patients who experienced satisfactory breathing. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment in Mysore is available at Manipal Hospitals, visit today.

Management of COPD

COPD can be managed in different ways to relieve symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath. Some means of helping have been listed below.

  • Bronchodilators

These medicines help relax airways in the respiratory system. A mist is first created with the bronchodilators and inhaled for easy breathing. 

  • Antibiotics

These were taken to stop any bacterial infection that may occur within the lungs. Infections can weaken the lungs, thus affecting the breathing process. 

  • Vaccinations

These were taken to prevent frequent Influenza infections or pneumonia. This is done so as not to get repeated respiratory infections. Consult with our experts at our pulmonology hospital in Mysore to know more about vaccinations.

  • Anti-inflammatory Drugs

These are taken to inhibit any lung inflammation that can hinder breathing. 

  • Expectorants

These are taken to reduce the thickness of mucus and promote the easy flow of the mucus through coughing out.

Experience world-class healthcare at Manipal Hospitals. Our expert team of doctors and state-of-the-art facilities ensure personalized and advanced treatments. Take the first step towards wellness. Book an appointment today.

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