Etiology :
1. Bronchial and pulmonary diseases (chronic branch complicating obstructive emphysema, most often, followed by bronchial asthma and bronchiectasis)
2. Thoracic dysmotility disorders: less frequent
3. Pulmonary vascular disease: rare
Symptoms
1. Pulmonary and cardiac exacerbation phase: chronic cough, sputum, shortness of breath, palpitations after activity, dyspnoea, weakness and reduced work endurance.
2. Pulmonary and cardiac remission phase (including the acute exacerbation phase): the clinical manifestations of this phase are mainly respiratory insufficiency with or without cardiac insufficiency.
The current state of treatment by Western medicine: control of infection, oxygen therapy and control of heart failure during the acute exacerbation phase; improvement in the patient's immune function during the remission phase, elimination of trigger factors, reduction or prevention of the occurrence of an acute exacerbation and gradual partial recovery of lung and heart function.
Disadvantages of Western medicine treatment: Most treatments can only control the disease and reduce symptoms.
Advantages of TCM treatment: TCM treats heart disease with evidence-based treatment, using traditional Chinese medicine as well as acupuncture, Tuina and cupping to achieve primary and secondary effects, with relatively few or no side effects.
Studies have shown that acupuncture helps to relieve breathing difficulties in patients with slow obstructive pulmonary disease. Acupuncture can improve the quality of life of people with slow obstructive pulmonary disease by helping them to breathe and relax.