What are the dietary considerations for lower lung compensatory emphysema?

Compensatory emphysema is a normal physiological process, because the total area of the lung decreases after partial lung resection, and in order to ensure the body’s oxygen needs, the other side of the lung becomes compensated for the expansion, thus forming compensatory emphysema. Generally, compensatory emphysema is asymptomatic. However, if the lung loses this function, it is non-compensatory emphysema. What are the dietary considerations for compensated emphysema of the lower lung? Patients are advised to eat foods with dampness dispelling effect; foods with anti-inflammatory effect; protein-rich foods; foods that excite nerves such as coffee are contraindicated; alcohol consumption is prohibited; smoked foods are contraindicated. Desirable diet Soybean milk: very good plant protein, can improve the body’s immune function and promote the dissipation of inflammation. 500 ml for direct consumption. Folded root: has a certain anti-inflammatory effect, and is an aid to the treatment of patients with tuberculosis combined with bacterial cough. 100 g is consumed with eggs scrambled together. Zingiber officinale: It has anti-inflammatory effects, belongs to the wild herb and can also be consumed as a wild vegetable. It has a supportive therapeutic effect on this disease. 100g fried. Avoid eating diet Bacon: contains nitrite, the immune function of the body will be suppressed and has the side effect of inducing digestive tumors, so it should not be consumed. It is advisable to eat fresh pork. Coffee: contains caffeine, which has the effect of stimulating sympathetic nerves and can cause the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, so it is not favorable for patients with this disease to eat. It is appropriate to eat milk or juice. Sweet potato: belongs to the gas-producing food. Eating too much stomach is more uncomfortable, and then emphysema people must also pay attention. It is not good for the lung qi to be promoted and lowered, and more alkaline food should be consumed.