How to care for patients with advanced lung cancer? Correct care methods for advanced lung cancer

Lung cancer patients in the advanced stage are in great pain both physically and mentally. Family care is particularly important. In addition to physical care, psychological care is more important for advanced patients. It can relieve the pain of patients, give them spiritual comfort, and help them enjoy life. Let's take a look at the detailed introduction on how to care for patients in the advanced stage of lung cancer.

When caring for patients with advanced lung cancer, it is important to closely observe the patient's physical condition. If coughing up phlegm occurs, the patient should be encouraged to cough it out on his own. A suction device can also be used to assist the patient in coughing it out to avoid suffocation caused by sputum retention. If the patient's complexion changes and he is unable to speak, he should seek medical help in a timely manner.

How to care for patients with advanced lung cancer? For patients with mild symptoms who can get out of bed and move around, family members can accompany them for a walk, go to some places with fresh air to stretch their muscles and bones, and exercise moderately, but be careful not to over-exercise to avoid aggravating the condition. Most patients will feel pain due to their condition. At this time, family members should try their best to meet the patient's pain relief requirements and provide the patient with a comfortable life.

Patients can be encouraged to listen to light music, learn to do some beneficial things, such as painting, watering flowers, etc., or watch some humorous programs to cultivate their body and mind. The diet should be light and nutritious, mainly various porridges and sugars. If the patient's condition allows, no matter when, they should pay attention to eating more fruits and vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables can inhibit the spread of cancer cells and are beneficial to the treatment of patients.