How to take care of lung cancer patients

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My father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer a few days ago. The doctor said that he would have surgery as soon as possible. But my father-in-law didn't want to live in the hospital, and the conditions of the hospital were not very good. I didn't know how long he would stay in the hospital after surgery. Now let's learn how to take care of patients with lung cancer.

How to take care of lung cancer patients

In addition to the observation of patients with cough, expectoration, hemoptysis, chest pain, chest tightness, dyspnea, fever and other abnormal conditions, but also pay special attention to dysphagia, hoarseness, head and neck and upper limb edema or ptosis. If dysphagia occurs, it indicates that the tumor invades or oppresses the esophagus; if hoarseness occurs, it indicates that the tumor directly or indirectly oppresses the recurrent laryngeal nerve; if edema occurs in the head, neck and upper limbs, as well as congestion and varicose veins in the front of the chest, accompanied by headache, dizziness or vertigo, it indicates that the superior vena cava compression syndrome has occurred; if blepharoptosis and eyeballs on the same side of the lung tumor occur It is suggested that Horner's syndrome occurs when there is invagination, pupil narrowing and no sweating on the forehead and upper chest. 2. We should also pay attention to the side effects of drugs for patients taking medicine. Patients or family members can make some brief records to provide reference for future treatment.

The second: to take proper care of 1. Should be less to public places, indoor regular ventilation, to avoid upper respiratory tract infection, the more serious patients to lie rest. 2. Give high calorie, high protein, high vitamin and easy to digest diet, avoid drinking and smoking, encourage more eating and less diet. Taking humentin can improve the patient's appetite, which is good for the patient's condition. 3. Take medicine on time according to the doctor's instructions. If you have any questions, you can consult the hospital. Don't be afraid of trouble.

Third: to properly care for 1. Dyspnea, give oxygen, take a half reclining position rest. 2. Patients with pain should be given drugs to relieve pain. 3. For cough and expectoration, observe the amount and color of sputum. If the amount of sputum increases or the color changes from clear white to yellow purulent, send sputum for microbiological examination. 4. For patients with hemoptysis, the amount of hemoptysis should be observed. In case of massive hemoptysis, the patient's head should be tilted to one side, so that the patient can gently puff out the blood, timely comfort the patient and stabilize the patient's mood. Once the aura of asphyxia is observed, emergency measures should be taken or sent to the hospital. 5. The patients with superior vena cava compression syndrome should rest in semi supine position. In case of Horner's syndrome, the doctor should be contacted in time.

matters needing attention

We must know that the curative effect of lung cancer is still unsatisfactory. If we can get timely treatment, we can expect to get a radical cure. However, when most people make a definite diagnosis, the cancer focus is large and has invaded organs and tissues outside the lung, they can only carry out palliative treatment to improve symptoms, relieve pain and prolong life. Therefore, lung cancer should be found, diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.