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"Dr. Zhao, can you tell me about the cold?" Wang Qian stood in the waiting area of the hospital and asked the doctor who had just come out of the consultation room.
Today, he accompanied his wife Li Tian to the hospital, because she had been coughing for several days in a row, her throat was itchy, and the situation looked like a common cold, but it seemed to be different.
Dr. Zhao looked at the anxious husband in front of him, smiled slightly, and motioned for Wang Qian to follow him to the side and sit down in the vacant seat. Wang Qian is a middle school history teacher, who likes to study history and knows a little about medical knowledge, but he still feels at a loss in the face of his wife's discomfort.
Dr. Zhao began to explain, "Many people think that a cold is just a small cough and a runny nose, just take some medicine and drink plenty of water. In fact, if not handled properly, it can easily lead to other more serious diseases. "So what can we do to avoid these problems?" Wang Qian asked.
Dr. Zhao adjusted his glasses and continued, "First of all, the most important thing is to strengthen the immune system. According to the data, up to 70% of the immune deficiency in adults is caused by poor lifestyle habits. This includes irregular diet, lack of exercise, staying up late a lot, etc. ”
He paused, and seeing that Wang Qian listened with relish, he continued to add specific suggestions: "For example, it is very necessary to maintain a regular schedule and ensure at least seven to eight hours of sleep every day. Also, participate in outdoor activities and strengthen physical exercise, which can promote blood circulation and improve the activity of immune cells. ”
Dr. Zhao smiled and added something that he thought was important: "Another issue that is often overlooked is indoor air quality. Therefore, even when it is cold, it is necessary to open the windows properly for ventilation to keep the indoor air fresh. ”
After explaining, Wang Qian suddenly thought of a question: "Doctor Zhao, you mentioned a lot of preventive measures, but if you have caught a cold, does it mean that our previous protection is not good enough?" ”
Dr. Zhao nodded and explained, "Although colds can be prevented by boosting immunity, sometimes even if you do well, you will inevitably get sick. At this time, the most important thing is to get it right.
For example, if you feel like you have symptoms of a cold, you should seek medical attention and avoid taking the wrong medication. Many people self-administer antibiotics as soon as they catch a cold, which is very undesirable because most colds are caused by viruses and antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. ”
Seeing that Wang Qian had a strong interest in the treatment of colds, Dr. Zhao continued to share some rare but very practical health knowledge in depth.
"In addition to the often talked about improving immunity and maintaining good lifestyle habits, there is a very interesting research finding, that is, emotional management also plays a significant role in the prevention of colds." Dr. Zhao said, with a thoughtful expression on his face,
He paused, looked at Wang Gan's somewhat surprised expression, and continued to explain: "This is because negative emotions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, etc., will affect our endocrine system, thereby suppressing the function of the immune system. An active immune system is our first line of defense against viruses and bacteria. ”
Dr. Zhao went on to highlight specific coping strategies: "Therefore, I suggest that in our daily lives, we should minimize unnecessary stress and learn to relax. ”
Wang Qian listened very carefully, he never thought that there was such a connection between emotional management and colds. He began to think, maybe this is one of the reasons why he is prone to feeling unwell during stressful times at work.
Dr. Zhao adds some practical examples to support this view: "For example, there was a study that looked at the emotional state and incidence of colds in more than 200 adults during the cold season. The results showed that those who often felt happy and calm had a significantly lower proportion of colds during this period than those who often felt nervous and sad. ”
Wang Qian nodded, feeling very useful for Dr. Zhao's suggestion. He already has a series of adjustment plans in his mind after returning home, not only to change his living habits, but also to start to pay attention to emotional management, and really improve the health level of himself and his family in many aspects.
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