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"These specialties are really good, but why are these allergies so violent!" Zhao Lichun stood in the corridor of the hospital, complaining incessantly.
He is 60 years old and an experienced chef who works at a well-known local restaurant.
Recently, one of his fellow villagers sent a few hometown specialties, but Zhao Lichun had a serious allergic reaction after eating.
While receiving treatment at the hospital, the doctor found that he had persistent throat discomfort and recommended further tests.
The results were shocking – Zhao Lichun was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. The doctor sighed and said, "Actually, your nose was already prompting you five months ago." ”
It turned out that Zhao Lichun often felt nasal congestion before, thinking that it was just an ordinary allergic reaction, but he didn't expect that this was one of the early symptoms of laryngeal cancer.
Zhao Lichun, who was crying bitterly, sat on a bench in the hospital, recalling all kinds of abnormalities in the past few months.
His nose was often clogged and sometimes smelly, which he thought was just due to heavy fumes in the kitchen or allergies to certain ingredients. However, these early signs are warnings of laryngeal disease.
The doctor explained that the early stage of laryngeal cancer may cause subtle changes in the nasal cavity and throat parts, which may manifest themselves through symptoms such as nasal congestion, changes in the voice, etc.
In Zhao Lichun's case, persistent nasal congestion and occasional nasal odor should have caught his attention.
This is not uncommon. Doctors have provided some data that a significant proportion of patients with laryngeal cancer have had similar symptoms before being diagnosed, but they are often overlooked.
According to a study involving 500 patients with laryngeal cancer, more than 40% of patients had symptoms for at least five months before they were diagnosed, but missed the best time for treatment due to a lack of proper understanding of these symptoms.
After deep reflection, Zhao Lichun began to actively cooperate with the treatment, and decided to take this opportunity to raise public awareness of the early symptoms of this type of disease.
Through community events, cooking classes and local television stations, he shares his experiences and educates the public on how to be alert to these signals that may go unnoticed.
His story has inspired many people, especially those in occupations that require prolonged speech or exposure to stimulant substances, to become more concerned about their health changes.
Health centres in the community have also started to hold regular health check-ups, especially for the vocal cords and larynx, to detect possible health problems early.
Zhao Lichun's case has also triggered a re-discussion in the medical community on the early diagnosis of laryngeal cancer.
Some doctors are beginning to study how to more effectively identify the early symptoms of these diseases through routine ENT tests (ear, nose and throat examinations).
In addition, some studies have begun to focus on the lifestyle and environmental factors of laryngeal cancer patients, trying to find out more variables that may affect the development of the disease.
As Zhao Lichun's condition improved, he also became more and more involved in health education and public lectures, becoming a warrior who helped others understand the disease while overcoming the disease.
His story has not only changed his life, but has also influenced the perception of health in his community.
At the end of the story, we can't help but ask: if we can promote a nationwide health education campaign like Zhao Lichun's and spread awareness of the symptoms of early laryngeal cancer to every family, can we significantly reduce the difficulty of treatment and mortality due to late detection?
The answer is clearly yes. Through extensive education and early prevention, we can not only increase the rate of early diagnosis of diseases, but also significantly reduce the cost of treatment and increase the cure rate.
The promotion of this kind of health education will undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact on the public health management of our society.
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