Insomnia is a problem in people who have lung problems
Predisposing symptoms
But this type of insomnia is the same as in the general population
Insomnia is different
It usually presents as a reversal of day and night
Sleepiness during the day and restlessness at night
When this happens
It can be judged whether it is ordinary insomnia
If not, seek medical attention promptly!
Lung problems cause insomnia
How should it be judged?
3-5 a.m.: easy to wake up
At 3-5 a.m., the lungs are ordered, and the human body should have fallen asleep.
If you often wake up during this time period, it means that the lungs are insufficient or the blood is deficient.
Awakened in the middle of the night by chest tightness
After falling asleep, you should be alert when symptoms such as worsening chest tightness or even being awakened, at which time cardiopulmonary function may have been severely impaired.
Sufficient blood and strong lung qi can only operate normally; When the cardiopulmonary function is impaired, it will affect breathing, resulting in chest tightness, breath holding, etc.
After waking up, drowsy and weak
After a night's sleep, the mind should be awake and energetic. However, if you still feel weak after waking up, you should be alert to problems with damaged lungs and reduced ability to obtain oxygen.
Special diseases of the lungs: "1 rough, 2 pain, 3 more"
1. Thick finger tip: commonly known as "clubbing finger", the end of the finger is hyperplasia, hypertrophy, and clubbing.
2. Shoulder and back pain: When the tumor compresses the lung tip and the surrounding pleura, symptoms such as shoulder and back muscle pain will occur.
3. Chest pain: Up to 50% of lung cancer patients will have irregular dull or dull pain in the chest at the onset.
4. More cough symptoms: long-term cough, dry cough, tingling cough, etc., and the symptoms still do not improve after taking medicine, be alert to lung diseases, and should seek medical attention in time.
5. The frequency of fever: when lung tumors are combined with tracheal obstruction, pneumonia, etc., repeated fever will occur.
6. Short-term emaciation: In the short term, there is no clear reason to lose more than 10 kg, and it should be checked in time.
How to improve common insomnia?
01 Correctly understand insomnia and maintain reasonable expectations
Sleep is like an alarm
Sleep is like the body's alarm, and when you encounter an emergency or are in a state of anxiety, you are prone to insomnia.
Insomnia may improve
When the body gradually recovers, the sense of security in the surrounding environment slowly increases, and the quality of sleep generally improves.
02 Improve the sleeping environment
Some patients will increase the indoor temperature and cover the quilt to keep warm during the illness, worrying that the body will get sick again.
Note: Remember not to get too high a temperature; Because too high a temperature can make people irritable, thus affecting sleep and rest.
No.1 Appropriate Activities
If the physical condition allows, appropriate activities can be carried out from the third week of recovery, which can improve metabolism and help improve insomnia.
No.2 Block noise
People with insomnia should try to block out the noise, and if the rest environment is noisy, it is recommended to use earplugs.
No.3 Adjust the ambient light
The indoor light should not be too bright during sleep, it is recommended to choose curtains with good blackout or choose comfortable eye masks can help block the light.
03 Adjust your living habits
Eat less greasy before bedtime
A few hours before bedtime, avoid eating too many foods that are not easily digestible and too greasy. Similarly, do not eat too much, avoid too much increase the burden of work on the stomach, affecting our sleep quality.
Play less with your phone before bed
Mobile phones, games, short videos, etc. are often more attractive to people than we think.
Try not to play with your phone before going to bed, especially do not watch short videos or play games, which can easily cause nervous excitement and make it difficult for us to fall asleep.
Take a hot bath before bed
When the quality of sleep decreases significantly, you can try to take a hot bath before going to bed, open the pores, and relax yourself in the hot water, which will also help improve the quality of sleep.
Source: Most Urgent Health GRT Guangdong Public