May 14th
#杭州姑娘清理发霉衣柜肺部长霉菌#
The topic rushed to the top of the hot search on social platforms
aroused widespread attention from netizens
According to reports, a "post-00s" girl in Hangzhou
Failure to protect your moldy wardrobe from cleaning
Inhaled a lot of impurities and dust that was raised
Symptoms such as cough, fatigue, and fever appear
The body temperature reached a maximum of 40 degrees
After going to the hospital for a check-up
Diagnosed with fungal pneumonia
To further confirm the diagnosis
The doctor did a flexible bronchoscopy on her
A large amount of white plaque was found on the airway wall
Laboratory tests confirmed that it was Aspergillus
Before that
There have been many people who have not been protected by cleaning up old items
Causes lung infections
How does mold grow into the lungs?
Mold is a strong carcinogen, classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization, and is 68 times more toxic than arsenic. If you inhale a large amount of mold and cause a "fungal infection of the lungs", symptoms such as chest and back pain and recurrent coughing may occur.
Common molds:
Alternaria and C. cladospora: the most common in the air, can cause allergies, allergic rhinitis, and even asthma;
Penicillium: common on moldy foods, can cause respiratory allergies;
Aspergillus flavus: It is common in moldy grains, such as yellow rice grains in grains and peanuts with a hala taste and bitterness, which can cause liver cancer;
Aspergillus fumigatus: can cause allergies, infections, fungal pneumonia.
When the body's immune system is attacked or weakened, mold can enter the lungs and cause fungal pneumonia.
When mold enters the human body, it may also cause infections of the mouth, skin, urinary system, gastrointestinal tract, and even systemic infections. People with allergies can inhale mold into the body to trigger an allergic reaction.
Where do molds like to hide?
Mold infection has a certain relationship with the environment, and it is easy to breed mold in poorly ventilated and humid rooms.
In particular, mold can grow in corners, windowsills, bathrooms, kitchen sinks, stoves, kitchen utensils, cutlery, spices, refrigerator interiors and seals, washing machine interiors, air conditioners, books and carpets that have not been used for a long time.
How to protect yourself?
Do a good job of cleaning your home
Dry the bedding regularly, clean it frequently, and clean up moldy items in time. It can be cleaned with disinfectant water, such as 3% hydrogen peroxide, soda, or 1:1 water and white vinegar, or it can be sun-dried for books, carpets, etc.
Remember to wear a mask and gloves when cleaning to avoid aspiration!
Pay attention to ventilation indoors
Pay attention to ventilation in your home or office, especially during the rainy season. In the damp disaster area, you can hang a bag of moisture absorption box or dehumidification bag, or you can use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to keep the indoor humidity between 40%~50%.
Mold is easy to grow in the soil of indoor green plants, so pay attention to remove them in time.
Don't hoard too much food
Once you find that the food is moldy, throw it away in time, and try to eat less food that is left overnight.
Boost your own immunity
Participate in more physical exercise, get enough sleep, maintain an optimistic mood, supplement high-quality protein, and improve immunity.
Mold is small, but it's "poisonous"
The rainy season is very easy to breed
Pay attention to diet and hygiene
Avoid getting hit
Source: National Emergency Broadcasting