Essential Guide to Respiratory Care for COPD Patients After Tracheostomy
I want to find a respiratory care center? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask you a few questions and would appreciate your explanations: 1. My grandfather has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and underwent a tracheostomy over a month ago. He has a lot of sputum, so...
Dr. Li Yanxian reply Pulmonology
1. Excessive sputum production is a common issue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If the force of coughing is insufficient and external assistance is frequently needed, such as suctioning, chest percussion, or postural drainage, these interventions s...[Read More] Essential Guide to Respiratory Care for COPD Patients After Tracheostomy
Excessive Mucus: Understanding Its Impact on Lung Health and Recovery
Excessive phlegm Dr. Li: My father is 63 years old. He was admitted to the intensive care unit due to shock caused by mucus obstruction and slowly began to regain consciousness. Six days later, after the ventilator was removed, he experienced hypoxia in the ICU 12 hours later and...
Dr. Li Yanxian reply Pulmonology
Hello: Whether a patient can be weaned off a ventilator depends first on addressing the underlying cause of acute respiratory failure. Subsequently, the physician will determine whether to extubate based on the patient's clinical condition and various reference data (such as...[Read More] Excessive Mucus: Understanding Its Impact on Lung Health and Recovery