How to treat pulmonary hypertension caused by emphysema
Disease description:
My husband has emphysema. When we went for a follow-up examination today, the doctor mentioned pulmonary hypertension. How should this be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Qirui
Emphysema-induced pulmonary hypertension can be treated with medications for controlling pulmonary arterial pressure under a doctor's guidance. Commonly used drugs include calcium channel blockers such as nimodipine and amlodipine. If the patient also experiences symptoms of dyspnea, bronchodilators should be added to improve breathing; commonly used bronchodilators include salbutamol and terbutaline.
