Uncle Qu, 45 years old this year, is a decoration worker, every time he receives a decoration order to be busy for a while, usually busy, Uncle Qu likes to drink some wine with his co-workers, eat some supper, Uncle Qu also has a particularly large addiction to smoking, every day to smoke one or two packs of amount.
Recently, Uncle Qu often coughed, his face became sallow, and even his hands became sallow, he thought that it was a cold recently, so he didn't care too much.
After a while, Uncle Qu's symptoms still did not improve, and under the repeated urging of the children, Uncle Qu finally agreed to go to the hospital for examination.
After a series of examinations, Uncle Qu was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and could only prolong his life through chemotherapy.
After several rounds of chemotherapy, Uncle Qu's emaciated body could clearly see the bones, and the doctor also told his family that the cancer cells had spread throughout the body and there was no surgery.
Uncle Qu went through the discharge procedures, and a month after returning home, Uncle Qu left forever.....
First, many lung cancers are "dragged out"
The contribution of the lung to the human body is great, especially in terms of breathing, and it is irreplaceable, but it is not proud of itself, but it is very "low-key".
When it is "violated", it does not have any discomfort symptoms at first, so it is easy to ignore. When it sends a "distress signal", it means that it is overwhelmed and more seriously ill.
In clinical practice, many patients like Uncle Qu. At first, I always felt that I was still young and in good health, so I didn't care.
Especially in the case of lung cancer, there is no obvious discomfort in the early stages. Occasionally, symptoms such as cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath may occur. It is easy to be ignored, and eventually delayed again and again, leading to lung cancer, but it is too late to regret it.
Therefore, in order to detect lung diseases as soon as possible, it is best for everyone to have a physical examination once a year, especially for high-risk groups such as long-term smoking and alcohol consumption. Special attention should be paid to the examination of the lungs, the lung situation should be grasped at any time, and the early diagnosis and treatment should be made.
Second, two signals on the body, be careful that the lungs are "sick"
1. Cough
Cough is one of the most prominent features of early lung cancer. Malignant tumors grow on the tracheal tissue of the lungs, and irritation of the trachea leads to an aggravation of the cough.
2. Pain
Note the persistent pain in the back, abdomen, chest, and shoulders, which may be caused by direct compression of the lung tumor. According to statistics, about one in four lung cancer patients has chest pain symptoms.
In addition, in addition to the above two signals, the following symptoms occur, which may be "distress signals" in the lungs. Don't ignore it. Timely medical attention is key.
Abnormal bowel movements: People with poor lungs usually have abnormal bowel movements, especially those with repeated constipation.
Blackening of the fingers: The small blood vessels in the fingers are affected first because they are distal, and they change color due to ischemia and hypoxia.
Lower extremity edema: When there is a problem in the lungs, it is easy to compress the upper vena cava, resulting in venous circulation disorders, which can cause edema.
Third, protect the lungs, adhere to the "one more than two do not"
The lungs are extremely important to the human body, and it is recommended that you do a good job of lung maintenance. To keep your lungs healthy, remember "one more than two don't".
1. Do not smoke
To protect the lungs, it is best to quit smoking first, otherwise it will hurt the cilia of the respiratory tract and reduce its protective power. It can increase damage to the lungs. Data show that the occurrence of lung cancer is directly related to smoking, and smoking must be stopped for lung health.
2, do not stay up late
Staying up late reduces the body's immunity, and the lungs are a delicate organ of the human body. If you often stay up late, it is easy to induce some diseases such as colds. If you want to nourish your lungs, you must go to bed early and get up early.
3. Exercise more
Proper exercise can improve the function of the human lungs. Choose from aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, and mountain climbing. At the same time, physical exercise can also improve the body's immunity.
Summary: To nourish the lungs, we should pay attention to three points: regular work and rest, reasonable diet, and keep the lungs warm. The new crown pneumonia epidemic has not yet passed, and it is also necessary to take precautions when nourishing the lungs. Wash your hands frequently, wear masks in and out of public places, and don't go to medium- and high-risk areas.