Lung consumption and lung flaccidity were two different diseases. Although they both occurred in the lungs, there were some differences that could be used to differentiate them. Lung flaccidity was a disease caused by many chronic diseases in the lung. It was mainly manifested as coughing, spitting, and saliva. On the other hand, the symptoms of phthisis were cough, hemoptysis, hot flashes, night sweats, and so on. It was contagious. Lung flaccidity could be the later transformation of lung consumption, but lung consumption was not equal to lung flaccidity. The two had different degrees of cause and effect. Therefore, by observing the symptoms and understanding the medical history, it was possible to differentiate between consumption and lung flaccidity.
The symptoms of lung atrophy included chest tightness, short breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, cough, and expectoration. Atrophy of the lungs could also lead to organ failure throughout the body. The severity of the symptoms depended on the degree and cause of the lung contraction. Lung contraction could be caused by bronchi obstruction, pneumothorax, chest effusions, lung cancer, lung trauma, congenital maldevelopment, etc. Patients with mild lung atrophy may not have obvious symptoms, while patients with severe lung disease may experience severe decline in lung function, resulting in chest tightness, short of breath, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms. The treatment methods for lung atrophy included medication and surgery, and the specifics needed to be determined according to the patient's condition. The patient should seek medical examination in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment. In addition, patients should pay more attention to rest in their daily lives, avoid strenuous exercise, improve their immunity, and prevent respiratory tract infection.
There were two main reasons for the onset of consumption. One was the infection of the worm, and the other was the weakening of one's vital qi. The infection of the worms was an indispensable external cause of the disease, while the deficiency of vital energy was the basis of the disease and the main internal cause of the invasion of the worms. Infected with the worm had been recognized as early as the Jin Dynasty. The worm was infectious and could cause lung infection. Weakness of vital qi was caused by congenital deficiency, acquired excessive desire, serious illness, and long-term illness. Deficiency of vital qi was one of the important factors of illness. In addition, Yin deficiency was also one of the reasons for the onset of consumption. Phthisis was a chronic infectious disease. Its cause was complicated and required comprehensive treatment and preventive measures.
The main treatment method for lung cancer was a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs. Commonly used anti-tb drugs include isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. The treatment principles were early, regular, full, moderate, and combined. The treatment plan was divided into two stages: the strengthening stage and the consolidation stage. For drug-resistant lung cancer, the medication plan needed to be adjusted according to the results of the smear test and the sensitivity of the cultured strains. During the treatment process, the patient needed to take the medicine regularly to avoid missing the medicine, and follow the doctor's advice to take the medicine and stop the medicine. During the treatment, the patient should pay attention to nutritional support and active rehabilitation exercises. For some patients with serious conditions or complications, the treatment time may be extended appropriately. Surgery could also be considered in some special cases, such as limited multi-drug-resistant chemotherapy. In general, the treatment of lung cancer needed to be tailored according to the patient's specific condition and the doctor's recommendations.
There were two ways to treat phthisis: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine used the method of diagnosis and treatment to treat phthisis. Different types of symptoms were treated with different drugs. The common Chinese medicines were Yuehua Pills, Baihe Gujin Soup, Shenling Baizhu Powder, etc. These medicines had the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the lung, clearing heat, killing insects, nourishing yin and reducing fire. Western medicine mainly used a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of consumption. Commonly used drugs were isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. In short, both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine could be used for the treatment of consumption. The specific method to choose should be decided according to the patient's condition and the doctor's suggestion.
There were many types of lung diseases. The common ones included chronic obstruction lung disease, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, and so on. These diseases would cause different symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, breathing difficulties, coughing, expectoration, hemoptysis, fear of cold, high fever, chest pain, and so on. For patients with respiratory diseases, relevant examinations were needed in time to confirm the diagnosis, and corresponding treatment was given according to the diagnosis.
The treatment methods for phthisis mainly included medication and Chinese medicine treatment. Drug therapy was the most commonly used method for consumption, usually using a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs. Commonly used drugs included isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. Traditional Chinese medicine adopted the method of diagnosis and treatment based on different symptoms. Different drugs were used for treatment according to different types of symptoms. The common Chinese medicines were Yuehua Pills, Baihe Gujin Soup, Shenling Baizhu Powder, etc. These medicines had the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the lung, clearing heat, killing insects, nourishing yin and reducing fire. In short, the treatment of consumption needed to choose the appropriate treatment method according to the patient's specific conditions and strictly follow the doctor's recommendations.
The treatment criteria for lung cancer were based on symptoms, imaging, and phlegm tests for acid fast bacilliform bacteria. The symptoms included cough, expectoration, hot flashes, night sweats, etc. If the symptoms disappeared after standardized treatment, it meant that the patient was cured. The main purpose of imaging was to observe the image at the beginning and after the treatment. If there were any signs such as fibers, calcium, proliferations, nodes, and thickened pleura, it could also indicate that the lung was cured. Sputum examination of the acid fast bacili was an effective basis for the diagnosis of lung cancer. If the acid fast bacili in the phlegm turned negative after standardized treatment, and no acid fast bacili was found after multiple examinations, it could also indicate that the lung cancer was cured. Therefore, the criteria for the treatment of lung cancer included clinical symptoms, imaging, and examination of phlegm for acid fast bacilliform bacteria. The whole treatment process was 6-8 months, and the whole treatment process for drug-resistant lung cancer was 18-24 months. Most of the patients with lung cancer could be cured as long as they received standard anti-tumor treatment. However, if the treatment was not standardized, it would lead to treatment failure or even become drug-resistant malaria. The cure rate was low, the treatment cost was high, and the social harm was great. The course of treatment for relapsed lung cancer was significantly longer. Initial treatment usually took about half a year, while relapsed lung cancer took one year or even one and a half years. The adverse drug reactions would also increase, and the damage to the liver and kidney would also increase.
There were two main reasons for the onset of consumption. On the one hand, it was due to the infection of the worm, and on the other hand, it was due to the weakening of his Morality. The infection of the worm was the external cause of the onset of the disease, while the weakness of vital qi was the internal cause. The infection of the worms was an indispensable factor in the onset of the disease, and the weakness of the vital energy was the basis for the invasion of the worms and the onset of the disease. The parasite was highly contagious and could even cause the extermination of a clan. The ancient medical books mentioned that the two causes of diseases were the consumption of worms and the weakening of vital energy. They could be caused by each other. Modern medicine believed that phthisis was an infectious disease caused by the infection of the fungus. When the fungus enters the human body, it will cause chronic wasting inflammation, causing the patient to lose weight, cough, cough, or hemoptysis. In order to prevent the spread of consumption, it was necessary to control the source of infection and carry out corresponding treatment.
The symptoms of getting lung cancer included persistent coughing and expectoration. The coughing lasted for more than two weeks, and the phlegm might be bloodshot. The patient may have a low fever, sweating at night, fever in the afternoon, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, and difficulty breathing. In addition, the patient may feel fatigue, loss of appetite, and even menstrual imbalance or amputation. If these symptoms appeared, it should be highly suspected that he was suffering from malaria and seek medical attention in time.