Jan 14, 2011

Asbestosis treatment

Lung scar tissue can not be repaired. However, asbestosis by progressive fibrosis is not good. After exposure to asbestos has stopped the disease to a level reduced by the amount of asbestos in the lungs and determined stable progress. The treatment of this disease is focused on alleviating the symptoms caused by decreased oxygen availability and to avoid other medical problems that can lead to asbestosis.

    
* One of the primary modes of treatment is to stop the smoke. The main problem with the combination of smoking and asbestosis is the presence of emphysema, which in turn, the ability to breathe. This is probably the most difficult of all stages of treatment.
    
* Prevention of lung diseases is very important with reduced lung function. It is important to the flu or pneumonia, that require regular vaccinations prevent. The only way to prevent colds, is for people who are contagious avoided.
    
* Drugs may be ordered if the supply will be reduced from oxygen, high blood pressure may result. A blood thinner and / or drugs to relax blood vessels may be limited prescribed by your doctor.
    
The effusion can develop as a result of asbestosis. Accumulation of fluid between the lung and rib or lung, diaphragm and can be replaced with thoracentesis procedures by releasing liquid.
    
* Oxygen therapy may be an option for regular maintenance, where the lungs have reached an advanced stage of damage.

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