What happens to chest tightness one year after surgery for early lung cancer, and what to do

Chest tightness one year after surgery for early-stage lung cancer may be related to lung tissue reduction, disease recurrence, lung infection, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other causes.

1. Reduction of lung tissue: Surgical resection of the lesion will reduce the lung tissue, and the ventilation and ventilation functions will be affected, so symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath will occur. Strenuous exercise should be limited, aerobic exercise should also be controlled, and patients with obvious symptoms can be treated with short-term oxygen therapy under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Disease recurrence: If the disease recurs after surgery, it is easy to involve the pleura and cause pleural effusion, which will compress the lungs, which will lead to shortness of breath, chest tightness and other symptoms. Seek medical attention as soon as possible, and re-operate to remove the lesion according to the doctor's guidance, and postoperative radiation therapy or chemotherapy can be used to better control the progression of the disease.

3. Lung infection: daily care is not in place, and the body is invaded by bacteria, resulting in lung infection, which will cause symptoms such as poor breathing and chest tightness. It is recommended to take medication as prescribed, such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, roxithromycin capsules, etc.

4. Emphysema: The elasticity of lung tissue decreases, the alveoli gradually spread, and the residual volume increases, which will affect the ventilation function, and then cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, panting, and chest tightness. Long-term home oxygen therapy is required to improve ventilation and, if necessary, minimally invasive surgery.

5. Chronic bronchitis: airway narrowing is easy to cause inflammation and blockage, showing symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and dyspnea. Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol can be used to dilate the trachea as prescribed, and ambroxol hydrochloride injection can be used for nebulized inhalation, which can reduce symptoms.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by cardiac insufficiency, heart failure and other diseases, and it is necessary to actively seek medical diagnosis and treatment. Usually control physical labor, avoid emotional tension, pay attention to rest, and strictly control salt intake.