Can pneumoconiosis be cured by lung washing?

Pneumoconiosis is a serious occupational disease, there is no specific treatment, lung washing can not completely cure pneumoconiosis, and there are certain risks and complications, need to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors, and take comprehensive treatment measures and pay attention to protection. Lung washing is a method of treating pneumoconiosis. It mainly removes dust and sputum from the lungs through bronchoscopy or thoracoscopy to alleviate symptoms and improve lung function. However, lung washing can only remove part of dust and sputum, and cannot remove the already formed pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema, nor can it prevent the progression of pneumoconiosis. In addition, lung washing also has certain risks and complications, such as infection, bleeding, pneumothorax, etc. Therefore, lung washing needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, and the indications and contraindications must be strictly controlled. For patients with pneumoconiosis, in addition to lung washing In addition, comprehensive treatment measures are also needed, including getting rid of the dusty environment, preventing infection, antioxidant treatment, lung rehabilitation training, etc. At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, maintain a good mentality, in order to improve the quality of life and prolong survival. In short, pneumoconiosis is a difficult to cure disease, patients need long-term treatment and management. Prevention is the best treatment method, therefore, for personnel engaged in dust work, should strengthen protection, regular physical examination, early detection and treatment of pneumoconiosis.