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Diffusive pneumosclerosis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Diffuse pneumosclerosis is a disease that affects the whole lung. In some cases, two lungs immediately suffer.
Pulmonary tissue is compacted, lung volume is reduced, and from normal structure there is no trace.
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Causes of diffuse pneumosclerosis
The causes of diffuse pneumosclerosis are diverse. So, usually he appears against the background of existing problems with the lungs. These include: pneumonia, tuberculosis, mycosis, prolonged massive pleurisy, sarcoidosis, trauma and injuries of the chest and pulmonary parenchyma. Naturally, a considerable role is played by heredity.
To develop the phenomenon can and because of insufficient volume and efficiency of anti-inflammatory therapy of all the above-described diseases. To appear the disease is capable and against a background of hemodynamic disturbances in the system of a small circle of blood circulation.
Therefore, in the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation of the lungs, it is necessary to exercise special vigilance and caution. After all, the consequences of incorrect treatment can affect later. Getting rid of pneumosclerosis is not so easy. This fact must be taken into account. It is especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular diseases. Diffusive pneumosclerosis is diagnosed by a doctor.
Symptoms of diffuse pneumosclerosis
Symptoms of diffuse pneumosclerosis are specific. So, initially a person feels extremely short of breath. At first, it appears with physical activity, and in the future also at rest. The skin of a person becomes a cyanotic shade. This is due to reduced ventilation of the alveolar lung tissue.
The most characteristic sign is the symptom of Hippocrates fingers. They change shape and become like drumsticks. Diffuse pneumosclerosis is accompanied by chronic bronchitis. Patients begin to worry about a cough, which in the first time is protracted, and then obtrusive.
The course of pneumosclerosis is the main disease. It can be chronic pneumonia or bronchoectatic disease. Perhaps, the appearance of aching pain in the chest, weakness, increased fatigue and weight loss. In some cases, signs of cirrhosis develop. This is a rough deformation of the chest, atrophy of the intercostal muscles, displacement of the heart, large vessels and trachea in the direction of defeat. Diffuse pneumosclerosis is accompanied by hypertension of the small circle of the circulation and symptoms of the pulmonary heart.
Diffusive pneumosclerosis and emphysema
Often diffuse pneumosclerosis and emphysema of the lungs "walk" with each other. The latter disease is a serious consequence of the first. Under emphysema is meant an increased content of air in the lungs. This disease can be both focal and diffuse.
Pneumosclerosis, in turn, is a sclerosis of the lung tissue, developing in the outcome of a chronic or dystrophic process. It can be attributed to the final stage of chronic pneumonia. Moreover, he has many common clinical features with it.
An important role in the etiology of emphysema of the lungs and pneumosclerosis is played by chronic bronchitis and associated infection of the bronchial wall with violation of bronchial patency. Disturbance of ventilation and congestion of sputum in small bronchi leads to the development of emphysema of the lungs and pneumosclerosis. Accelerate this phenomenon can any disease that is accompanied by bronchospasm. Therefore, diffuse pneumosclerosis is easier to prevent than treat.
Diffuse moderate pneumosclerosis
Diffuse moderate pneumosclerosis has a similar picture, as well as the main type of disease. True, it is characterized by a simpler current. Naturally, pneumosclerosis has the strongest "pressure" on the body. Initially, a person may not feel the presence of this disease. Everything happens gradually. Beginning from easy breathing during physical exertion and ending with serious malfunctions of respiration at rest.
With this symptom, you should immediately consult a doctor. After all, in fact, this is a serious disease, which in the future can "gain momentum." Despite the fact that diffuse pneumosclerosis itself is a consequence of diseases associated with respiratory problems. It is also capable of leading to the development of more "terrible" consequences. All this negatively affects the human body and its vital functions. Moderate diffuse pneumosclerosis is usually not a serious hazard, but despite this, it must be detected and eliminated on time.
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Consequences of diffuse pneumosclerosis of the lungs
Consequences of diffuse pneumosclerosis of the lungs are also observed and they are no less dangerous than the underlying disease. It so happened that this disease occurs against the background of problems with respiratory organs, namely, the lungs. But pneumonosclerosis itself has serious consequences.
So, the pulmonary heart can develop. Do not rule out constant attacks of increasing pressure in the pulmonary artery. A person has persistent respiratory failure.
It must be understood that diffuse pneumosclerosis can lead even to death. It comes because of the addition of secondary infection, mycosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, tuberculosis and scleroderma. That is why the disease must be eliminated on time. Even the most common pneumonia can lead to serious problems. Diffusive pneumosclerosis is much "scarier" it, therefore, it is important to begin proper treatment on time. After all, the consequences can be really serious and even fatal.
Diagnosis of diffuse pneumosclerosis
Diagnosis of diffuse pneumosclerosis involves several methods. So, the physical data directly depend on the localization of pathological changes. Usually, a severely weakened breathing is heard above the zone of injury, wet and dry rales, and percussion sound is blunt.
Determine the presence of the problem will help radiography of the lungs. With this method, it is possible to detect changes in the lung tissue with asymptomatic pneumosclerosis. Naturally, one can see their prevalence, nature and severity. In order to make a detailed analysis of the affected areas, CT scans of lungs, MRI and bronchography are performed.
X-ray signs of the disease are diverse. Because they reflect not only sclerotic changes in the lungs, but also a picture of concomitant diseases. It can be emphysema, bronchiectasis and chronic bronchitis. Radiographs are used to determine the decrease in size of the affected part of the lung, the reinforcement, reticulation and loops of the pulmonary pattern along the branches of the bronchi due to deformation of their walls, sclerosis and peribronchial tissue infiltration.
On bronchograms there is a convergence or deflection of the bronchi, their constriction and deformation, while small bronchi are not determined. Bronchiectasis, signs of chronic bronchitis are often detected during bronchoscopy.
In studies of the functions of external respiration, a decrease in the vital capacity of the lungs and the bronchial patency is revealed. In fact, you can determine diffuse pneumosclerosis without additional tests, but to prescribe an effective treatment without them is indispensable.
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Treatment of diffuse pneumosclerosis
Treatment of diffuse pneumosclerosis involves several methods. They are all aimed at treating those diseases that caused the development of this problem. This can be both a medical correction of the problem, and the use of alternative methods.
In order to improve bronchial patency, usually using means with expectorant effects. Not the least role in this matter is played by drugs, whose action is aimed at diluting sputum. When breathing, bronchospasmolytic agents are used. If blood circulation is inadequate then cardiac glycosides. From the expressed allergic manifestations - glucocorticoids.
If bronchitis and pneumonia are often worried, doctors use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapies. In addition to medicines, therapeutic exercise will help to eliminate the problem. It is useful to carry out oxygen therapy, physiotherapy and chest massage. Regular hardening significantly improves the patient's condition. Naturally, you will have to abandon addictions.
Surgical elimination of the problem is prescribed exclusively with limited pneumosclerosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and in case of suppuration. Surgeons remove the affected area of the lung. Thus, diffuse pneumosclerosis is completely eliminated.
Treatment of diffuse pneumosclerosis with alternative means
Treatment of diffuse pneumosclerosis by alternative means is possible, but only after the approval of the attending physician. So, there are several basic effective recipes.
- Method one. It is necessary to take 200 grams of nettle and pour it with 500 ml of vodka. Above, the jar closes with gauze. To insist this remedy is necessary in a bright place throughout the day, and then in a dark 6 days. At the end of the set time, everything is filtered and pressed. The tincture is ready. Take it 2 times a day, on an empty stomach one teaspoon 30 minutes before eating. Use the tincture until it ends.
- Method two. A tablespoon of sage is added to the glass of milk. All this must be brought to a boil over low heat. Then the broth cool and filter. Then the "drink" is brought to a boil again. You need to use tincture before going to bed in a hot form.
- Way the third. With prolonged cough and pneumonia, it is advisable to use the following prescription. It is necessary to take 1-1.2 kg of lime honey and 1 glass of finely chopped aloe leaves. Add to this 200 g of olive oil, 150 g of birch buds and 50 g of lime-colored. Medoc melts, aloe leaves are placed in it, and a good steaming is carried out. Then you need to start preparing a decoction of lime flowers and birch buds. The existing raw material is poured into two glasses of water and boiled for a minute. Then everything is filtered, pressed and mixed with honey. The mixture should be poured into two bottles in equal parts. In each of them, then add 100 grams of olive oil. Keep the "medicine" you need in a cool place. Take the drug 3 times a day for 1 tablespoon. Before use, the bottle should be shaken.
Diffuse pneumosclerosis is not very fond of beets, vitamins and mineral salts. Therefore, all these "components" must necessarily be in the diet of each person.
Prevention of diffuse pneumosclerosis
Prevention of diffuse pneumosclerosis consists in following certain rules. So, the first thing to do is to timely eliminate all problems with the respiratory tract. Because pneumosclerosis is a consequence of these diseases. It is desirable to eliminate colds and infections.
If the treatment is qualitative and effective, then there can be no consequences. It is necessary to observe and some precautions when interacting with pneumotoxic substances, as well as taking pneumotoxic drugs. In hazardous industries involving breathing in gases and dust, it is mandatory to use respirators, install exhaust ventilation in mines and workplaces of glass carvers, grinders, etc. All this will shield the lungs from negative effects on them.
If the first symptoms of the disease occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. This will save a person's life and not lead to serious consequences. Because diffuse pneumosclerosis can lead to death.
Prognosis of diffuse pneumosclerosis
The prognosis of diffuse pneumosclerosis directly depends on the progression of changes in the lungs and the rate of development of respiratory and heart failure. After all, the disease can take various forms and from this treatment, and the further outcome of the situation is in question.
The most deplorable results are observed with pneumosclerosis, which is characterized by the formation of a "cellular lung" and the attachment of a secondary infection. When the "cellular lung" is formed, the respiratory insufficiency sharply increases, the pressure in the pulmonary artery increases and the pulmonary heart develops. Accession of secondary infection, including mycotic or tuberculosis processes against the background of the existing disease, often leads to death. That is why the disease must be detected and eliminated in time. Any problems with the lungs can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, it is not necessary to delay with a visit to a doctor. What prediction will "carry" the diffuse pneumosclerosis depends on the person himself.