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In the corridors of the hospital, I often encounter all kinds of patients who come with worries and doubts. Today I'm going to share with you about running and lung health.
Xiao Wang is a young man who loves sports and has always had the habit of running. In recent times, he has noticed that he is experiencing some not-so-normal situations while running.
"Doctor, I've been out of breath when I've been running lately, and I'm much more tired than before." Xiao Wang said anxiously.
I asked him about his condition in detail, and he said that in addition to feeling very tired, he sometimes coughed and seemed to have a little discomfort in his chest.
This immediately alerted me because some of the abnormalities that occur during running are probably the lungs that are sounding the alarm.
You may wonder what exactly is the relationship between running and lung health?
Running is like a magnifying glass for lung disease! When we have problems with our lungs, they can be magnified and highlighted during the run.
I'm going to tell you about 5 abnormalities that can occur while running, and when they do, your lungs may have gone wrong.
The first abnormality is dyspnea.
Just like Xiao Wang, he felt that he didn't have enough gas, and it was particularly difficult to run.
Normally, our breathing will increase and deepen when we run, but if the function of the lungs decreases and the gas exchange is affected, it can lead to difficulty breathing.
For example, fibrosis of the lungs, which stiffens the lungs and prevents them from exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently, making it difficult to breathe.
The second abnormality is frequent coughing.
It may be normal to cough once in a while running, but if the cough becomes frequent and intense, it is something to be taken seriously.
Like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, patients are prone to coughing that worsens during activities such as running. There are also lung infections that can also cause coughing to become more noticeable while running.
The third abnormality is chest pain.
A tingling or dull ache in the chest during running can be a sign of lung disease. For example, in pleurisy, inflammation irritates the pleura, causing chest pain that may worsen with exercise.
Tumors in the lungs can also cause chest pain if they invade surrounding tissues.
The fourth abnormality is hemoptysis.
This is a serious condition, and if you find that you cough up blood while running, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Diseases such as tuberculosis and lung cancer can cause hemoptysis.
The fifth abnormality is dizziness and fatigue.
This may seem to have little to do with the lungs, but in fact, when the lungs are not functioning well and the oxygen supply is insufficient.
All parts of the body are affected. including the brain, which causes symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue.
Why is running a magnifying glass for lung disease? This is because our body's demand for oxygen increases when running, and the lungs need to work harder.
If there is a problem with the lungs themselves, then in this high-intensity working state, the problem is more likely to be exposed.
We can't ignore these seemingly tiny anomalous signals.
Many people may think that they are only showing up occasionally, or that they are too tired, but in fact, these may be the body's distress signals to us.
We need to be sensitive to our own body and check and diagnose any abnormalities in a timely manner.
If you find yourself running with any of the above anomalies, don't panic, but don't take it lightly.
You can pause your running to see if your symptoms improve. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.
Your doctor may recommend a series of tests, such as lung function tests and chest CT, to check for problems with your lungs.
There are also ways to protect our lung health in our daily lives. It is very important to quit smoking.
Smoking is an important risk factor for many lung diseases, and quitting smoking can greatly reduce the risk of developing lung diseases.
Be aware of air pollution. When the air quality is poor, try to go out as little as possible, and wear a mask if you must go out.
Proper exercise is also beneficial, but pay attention to the intensity and manner of exercise to avoid excessive exercise that can cause damage to the lungs.
I would also like to remind everyone not to wait until there is a significant physical problem to pay attention to health.
It is necessary to develop good lifestyle habits and have regular physical examinations, so that problems can be detected and treated early.
I hope everyone can remember that our lungs are very important organs, and their health is related to our entire physical state.
While we enjoy the joy and health brought by running, we should always pay attention to our body's reactions and not let small abnormal signals turn into serious diseases.
Let's take care of our lungs together and let them protect our health!
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