Survival period of esophageal tracheal fistula

Esophageal tracheal fistula refers to the use of a coated stent due to esophageal cancer. This is a non-invasive treatment method, but because patients generally have relatively poor physical conditions, improper care may lead to more serious complications. Therefore, in this regard, it is necessary to strengthen airway management and avoid lung infections. For ordinary people, we should strengthen the prevention of esophageal cancer and develop good eating habits.

Survival of tracheoesophageal fistula

If necessary, a coated stent can be used for treatment. It is a non-invasive treatment that can be accepted by the elderly, whether they are weak or have comorbidities. I hope patients will seize the time to get this treatment. If they do not receive treatment for a long time, it may easily cause or aggravate lung infection.

Airway care: Pulmonary infection is a common complication of tracheotomy patients. Severe lung infection can aggravate the patient's hypoxia symptoms, increase the patient's energy consumption, further aggravate hypoproteinemia and hypoxemia, and make the infection at the fistula difficult to control, thereby affecting the healing of the fistula. Therefore, it is particularly important to strengthen airway management and prevent lung infections.

How to prevent esophageal cancer

The incidence of esophageal cancer in my country ranks first in the world, and the incidence in men is twice that in women. Its early symptoms include slow swallowing of food or a slight choking feeling; when drinking water and swallowing food, there is a localized pain behind the sternum, but this feeling will gradually subside; usually there is always a feeling that there are rice grains and vegetable crumbs attached to the esophagus wall.

In fact, in addition to paying attention to the above early symptoms and seeking medical treatment as soon as possible, daily health care measures can also play a role in preventing and treating esophageal cancer.

Standing conditioning method: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent (knees should not exceed toes), body upright, hands hanging naturally, and mind calm. Close your eyes lightly, press your tongue against the upper palate, drop your shoulders and elbows, tuck in your chest and straighten your back, relax your waist and abdomen, lift your anus and buttocks, repeat 6 to 8 times, and hold for 1 to 3 minutes each time.

Teeth-tapping conditioning method: Gently tap your teeth up and down 100 to 300 times, once in the morning and once in the evening. This method can achieve the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach.

The method of regulating body fluid: close your mouth but move your tongue in the mouth to make the mouth produce saliva. When the saliva secretion is large, swallow it three times and send it into Dantian (1.5 inches below the navel). This method has the effect of nourishing the stomach.

Abdominal massage: Massage the abdomen clockwise 60 to 100 times, counterclockwise 60 to 100 times, and then keep your hands at the dantian for 1 to 2 minutes. This method can strengthen the spleen and stomach and promote digestion and absorption.