Text: Dr. Zhang
Edited by Fanbai
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On a street near the school in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, there is a small shop called "Lao Yang Snack", and the owner is Yang Guoqiang, a middle-aged man in his forties.
One morning, Yang Guoqiang suddenly felt a tight pain in his chest while taking a shower, and it was difficult to breathe.
Feeling uneasy, he decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
At a large hospital in Zhengzhou, doctors performed a series of tests on Mr. Yang, which showed an abnormality in his lungs — signs of early lung cancer.
To Yang Guoqiang's surprise, the physical examination report he took six months ago showed that everything was normal.
Faced with this sudden change, Yang Guoqiang felt confused and panicked: "If the physical examination can't be found, is it still necessary to have a physical examination?"
The doctor explained that the physical examination is a snapshot that reflects the physical condition at the time of the examination, but it does not cover all points in time.
Some lesions are difficult to detect in the early stages, especially lung cancer, where the early symptoms are not obvious and develop rapidly, which is why even regular check-ups may be missed.
But that doesn't mean that a medical exam isn't valuable. The doctor explained with an interesting analogy:
"Doing a physical examination is like regular maintenance of a car, although it cannot guarantee that the car will never break down, but it can greatly reduce the probability of failure. ”
The doctor also made a point that is not usually associated with the health effects of the living environment.
He explained that the occurrence of lung cancer is related to genetics and lifestyle Xi, but environmental factors are equally important.
As a large city, problems such as air pollution and PM2.5 may also have an impact on lung health.
This reminded Yang Guoqiang of his snack bar, surrounded by oil smoke and dust every day, which may be potential risk factors.
On the way out of the hospital, Yang Guoqiang fell into deep thought. The relationship between physical examination and health is much more complicated than he thought.
When it comes to lung cancer, one of the key points mentioned by doctors is early diagnosis.
Lung cancer often has no obvious symptoms in the early stages, which is why many lung cancer patients are not detected until the advanced stages of the disease.
Early screening for lung cancer is especially important for high-risk groups.
High-resolution CT scan (HRCT) is an effective screening tool for finding small tumors that are difficult to detect on X-rays.
Secondly, doctors also highlighted the diversity of lung cancer.
Lung cancer is not a single disease, there are many types, including non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer, and treatment varies depending on the type.
For example, non-small cell lung cancer can be cured with surgery at an early stage, while small cell lung cancer usually requires chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Indoor air quality is just as important. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to fumes and dust may increase the risk of lung cancer.
Yang Guoqiang decided to improve the ventilation system in the kitchen to reduce the harm of oil fumes.
Yang Guoqiang returned to his snack bar with a clear plan in mind.
He decided to install a more efficient range hood in the store, and at the same time began to pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the store.
Health is a multifaceted concept. Regular check-ups are an important way to manage your health, but at the same time, we also need to pay attention to health risks that may be overlooked in our daily lives.
For diseases such as lung cancer, early detection and treatment are crucial. For each of us, improving the living and working environment and reducing exposure to harmful factors is also an important part of maintaining health.
Health is not only a physical disease-free body, but also a manifestation of a life attitude and sense of responsibility.
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