Can patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema receive vaccinations?
Disease description:
I have chronic bronchitis with emphysema. Recently, a friend advised me to get vaccinated, so I'd like to ask: can people with chronic bronchitis and emphysema receive vaccines?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xiao Ning
Chronic bronchitis with emphysema usually refers to chronic bronchitis complicated by emphysema. If the patient is currently experiencing an acute exacerbation, vaccination is generally not recommended to avoid worsening of symptoms. However, if the patient is in the remission phase of chronic bronchitis with emphysema and the condition is relatively stable, vaccination can usually be administered normally without causing adverse effects.
