Everyone is familiar with the diseases of the respiratory system from an early age. Often they develop into chronic forms that are more difficult to treat. Therefore, it is necessary to consider in detail the types of diseases, the causes of their occurrence, methods of treatment and prevention.
Acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system:
- Pharyngitis.
- Sinusitis.
- Sinusitis.
- Frontite.
- Rhinitis.
- Increased tonsils.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Tuberculosis.
- Pneumonia.
- Bronchitis.
Prevention of respiratory diseases
First of all, it is necessary to perform an X-ray examination of the lungs annually, for example, fluorography. It is also advisable to regularly undergo a medical examination and take general clinical tests. These measures will help to get an idea of the state of the body as a whole and prevent the development of diseases.
General advice on the prevention of respiratory diseases:
- rejection of addictions;
- physical education;
- balanced diet;
- high-grade dream;
- seasonal intake of vitamins;
- sufficient amount of rest.
Diseases of the respiratory system - symptoms:
- Cough.
- Excretion of sputum.
- Dyspnea.
- Suffocation.
- Coryza.
- Hemoplegia.
- Increased body temperature.
- Pain in the chest and head.
Causes of development of diseases of the respiratory system
There are several main factors contributing to the occurrence of respiratory diseases:
1. Environmental conditions:
- nitrogen dioxide;
- sulfur dioxide;
- household chemical products;
- volatile compounds of synthetic materials, etc.
2. Allergic pathogens:
- house dust;
- allergens of animals;
- pollen and seeds of plants;
- medicines;
- food allergens;
- home tick, etc.
3. Infectious agents of respiratory diseases:
- pneumococci;
- chlamydia;
- haemophilus influenzae;
- legionella;
- influenza A and B viruses;
- microbacteria of tuberculosis;
- stylococci;
- streptococci and others.
Diseases of the respiratory system also cause such causes as smoking and alcohol abuse.
Diagnosis of respiratory diseases
- Examination and palpation.
- Listening with a stethoscope.
- X-ray examination.
- Endoscopy.
- Microscopic examination of sputum.
- Clinical blood and urine tests.
Treatment of respiratory diseases
In accordance with the diagnosis and the causative agent of the disease, a course of medicinal preparations is prescribed to kill the infection and stop the inflammatory process. In parallel, these methods are used fortifying drugs and vitamins.
Therapeutic massage with diseases of the respiratory organs promotes the dissolution of the exudate and increases the mobility of the diaphragm and thorax. It also helps to eliminate spasm of the muscles involved in the act of breathing and improves blood supply, sputum discharge. It is desirable to combine massage with a frenzied gymnastics.
Phytotherapy for diseases of the respiratory system involves the use of:
1. Spasmolytic plants:
- chamomile;
- ledum;
- carrot;
- mint;
- thyme;
- valerian;
- Linden;
- licorice;
- oregano.
2. Anti-inflammatory:
- oak;
- St. John's wort;
- Birch;
- succession;
- cranberry;
- elder;
- elecampane.
3. Anti-allergic:
- violet;
- bahan;
- Birch;
- succession.
4. Expectorants:
- ledum;
- mother and stepmother;
- plantain;
- figs;
- thyme.
Effective use of physiotherapy in diseases of the respiratory system in the form of:
- rinses;
- electrophoresis;
- quartz;
- inhalations;
- warming up.
Rehabilitation for diseases of the respiratory system
The recovery period after the transferred illness lasts from 2 weeks to a month. During this time, it is necessary to provide a person with peace and a balanced diet with enough vitamins. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the air in the premises and regularly ventilate.