The new coronavirus is very aggressive and the population is generally susceptible. Pneumoconiosis patients are at high risk of contracting the virus because of their weakened immune function and impaired respiratory barrier. How to prevent new coronavirus in pneumoconiosis patients, experts from Hunan Provincial Institute of Occupational Disease Control and Prevention give us tips. 1.How to protect pneumoconiosis patients? Experts suggest that wearing masks is essential, but wearing masks can aggravate the symptoms of respiratory difficulties of pneumoconiotics, so pneumoconiotics need to choose masks for their own conditions when they go out. Pneumoconiosis patients cough and sputum more, pay attention to coughing and sneezing with tissue paper to cover up. Don’t spit on the floor and put the sputum in a garbage can with a lid wrapped in tissue paper. Avoid going to crowded places, keep the environment ventilated and avoid inhaling cold air directly when ventilating. At the same time, we should do a good job of hand hygiene, wash our hands more often, and need to do a good job of indoor cleaning to keep the environment hygienic and tidy. 2.How to cure pneumoconiosis under the current situation? Expert advice: If the condition is stable, it is recommended to treat it at home. Follow the doctor’s instructions, take regular medication and monitor the changes in your condition. If you have a history of exposure to the disease, you need to be vigilant to avoid covering up your condition due to pneumoconiosis, and if necessary, you need to go to the hospital for more rigorous screening. Seek medical advice when the condition changes. 3. What are the dietary requirements for pneumoconiosis patients? Experts suggest: balanced intake of calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc., eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, and resolutely eliminate eating wild animals. Avoid spicy, stimulating, greasy and other phlegm-producing foods, eat more lotus seeds, lilies, plows and other cough expectorant food. Pay attention to the prevention of constipation and cause respiratory difficulties. 4.What should pneumoconiosis patients pay attention to in their life? Experts suggest: quit smoking, get rid of dusty work, stay away from industrial exhaust and air pollution. Ensure daily sleep and pay attention to keep warm. Exercise moderately, insist on respiratory rehabilitation exercises, maintain a healthy state of life and improve resistance. In addition, experts suggest that under the current epidemic, pneumoconiotics need to maintain a good mood, establish confidence and courage to overcome the disease, stay away from the virus and enjoy a healthy life,