โรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรัง (COPD) และการจัดการอาการกำเริบ | คนสู้โรค

Knowing and Fighting the Disease: Recognizing Early Exacerbations in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes patients to experience progressively more difficulty breathing. Exacerbations are a potentially life-threatening condition. Many patients require hospitalization, and some may require ventilators. Frequent exacerbations accelerate lung function deterioration and significantly impact quality of life. Factors that can trigger exacerbations include viral or bacterial infections, pollution such as PM2.5, and hot weather, which is common in many Asian patients. Patients should be aware of three early warning signs of an exacerbation: 1. Initial warning signs: Increased coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and discolored sputum. 2. Worsening symptoms: Increased frequency, wheezing, chest pain, and increased difficulty breathing. 3. Symptoms that require immediate hospitalization: Symptoms that do not improve even with an emergency inhaler. If symptoms persist after 10 minutes, seek immediate medical attention. Recognizing the warning signs and managing them appropriately from the beginning will help reduce the severity of exacerbations and improve patient quality of life. Learn from Asst. Prof. Dr. Buntarika Chatreewattanakul, a respiratory specialist at the Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Exercise as Medicine: Strengthen Your Lungs and Conquer COPD Those with lung problems or those who tire easily don't need to stop living their lives. Proper breathing exercises can help improve lung function, reduce fatigue, and increase physical endurance. These include pursed-lipped breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and chest movements to increase flexibility. These are simple techniques that can be practiced daily. Learn from Dr. Kusuma Baotong, a skilled physical therapist, and Dr. Chanphisit Chansuk, a physical therapist. Watch the program "People Fight Disease." Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM on Thai PBS #ThaiPBS #ThaiPBS #PeopleFightDisease ---------------------------------- 👉 Follow news and past episodes of #ThaiPBS at https://www.thaipbs.or.th and    / thaipbs