Nursing of a patient with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and excessive airway mucus secretion by Huolong cupping therapy based on the theory of lung regulating water channels

This article summarizes the nursing experience of applying the Huolong cupping therapy based on the theory of lung's regulation of water passage in treating one case of excessive airway mucus secretion during the acute exacerbation period of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An advanced nursing assessment on five dimensions including disease symptoms, health status, physiological function, self-care ability, risks and complications, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing assessment, were carried out before intervention. Based on clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice and clinical experience, the Huolong cupping therapy, active cycle breathing technique, respiratory rehabilitation nursing and exercise care were formulated and implemented for the patient, effectively relieving the excessive airway mucus secretion and improving the patient's quality of life. (本文总结基于肺通调水道理论应用火龙罐疗法干预1例慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期气道黏液高分泌患者的护理经验。通过疾病病症、健康状况、生理功能、自理能力、风险与并发症五个维度的高级护理评估及中医护理评估, 应用循证护理思维, 基于指南、循证证据并结合临床经验, 为患者制订并实施火龙罐疗法、主动循环呼吸技术、呼吸康复护理及运动调护, 有效减轻患者气道黏液高分泌, 提高患者生活质量。)