What is chronic lobar pneumonia?
Oct 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingli
Introduction
In general, chronic lobar inflammation refers to chronic pneumonia with a disease course exceeding three months. Patients should avoid smoking, as harmful substances in tobacco such as tar and nicotine can directly enter the lungs, causing pneumonia-like changes and exacerbating pulmonary inflammation. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid areas with air pollution and minimize exposure to dust and harmful gases.
Generally, chronic lobar inflammation refers to chronic pneumonia with a disease course exceeding three months. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Chronic lobar inflammation is a type of chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects lung tissue. This condition may be caused by infections with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, and can also result from autoimmune reactions. Symptoms of chronic lobar inflammation include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and fever. If left untreated, it may lead to serious complications such as decreased lung function and respiratory failure. The main manifestations of chronic pulmonary inflammation include periodic cyanosis and dyspnea; in severe cases, it can increase pulmonary arterial pressure,加重 the burden on the right heart, and lead to cor pulmonale.
In daily life, smoking should be avoided, as harmful substances in tobacco—such as tar and nicotine—can directly enter the lungs, causing pneumonia-like changes and worsening pulmonary inflammation. It is also advisable to avoid areas with air pollution and minimize exposure to dust and harmful gases.
