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Huang Fang, a busy housewife, also went to the vegetable market today as usual to buy daily ingredients for the family.
As she happily picked fresh tomatoes, a stall owner's words caught her attention: "Did you hear that?" Now it is said that tomatoes may be the hidden killer of lung cancer! These words made Huang Fang's heart tighten, her father died of lung cancer many years ago, and these words touched her sensitive nerves.
Huang Fang, who was full of doubts, decided to take advantage of the time to visit a friend in the hospital today, and by the way, consult Dr. Deng, who understands medical science.
In the hospital lounge, Huang Fang met Dr. Deng. She couldn't wait to tell the doctor about her concerns: "Hello Dr. Deng, I heard in the market today that tomatoes may be the hidden killer of lung cancer, is this true?" After hearing this, Dr. Deng smiled softly and then explained seriously.
"The statement you hear is actually a very common misconception. First of all, we need to understand that the formation of lung cancer is the result of a combination of multiple factors, including but not limited to genetic factors, environmental factors, and lifestyle habits. As for tomatoes, they are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene. Lycopene helps with antioxidants, prevents cell damage, and indirectly helps reduce the risk of certain cancers. ”
Dr. Tang adds, "Of course, there are some substances that should be avoided when it comes to lung health, such as nicotine in tobacco, heavy metal particles emitted by industry, and volatile organic compounds in certain household chemicals. These are the 'hidden killers' of lung cancer that we should be concerned about. ”
After listening to Dr. Deng's professional explanation, Huang Fang's heart suddenly relaxed a lot. At the same time, she also decided to write down this exchange and share the valuable knowledge she learned with her family when she returns home.
When discussing lung health, we often hear about staying away from traditional risk factors such as smoking and smog. However, in modern life, there are some less obvious but no less important invisible "killers" that lurk in the bits and pieces of our daily lives.
Oily fumes produced during home cooking. While stir-fry is mouth-watering, fumes from high-temperature cooking contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs, and long-term exposure to these conditions may increase the risk of lung disease.
People who are frequently exposed to oil fumes have a relatively high incidence of chronic respiratory diseases. Therefore, improving kitchen ventilation, using range hoods, and using low-temperature cooking methods such as steaming, stewing, etc., whenever possible, are effective strategies to protect lung health.
Formaldehyde in indoor air and harmful gases released by other furniture. Newly renovated homes and newly purchased furniture often release harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene, which are highly irritating to the respiratory tract and may lead to impaired lung function due to prolonged exposure. Good ventilation and the use of air purifiers are all necessary measures in the home environment.
A variety of sprays for indoor use, including air fresheners, insecticide sprays, etc. While these products provide temporary convenience and comfort when used, they release chemicals such as volatile organic compounds that pose a threat to lung health when inhaled over a long period of time.
These chemicals can not only cause respiratory irritation, but may even trigger or exacerbate respiratory diseases such as asthma.
In addition to pollution in the environment, many seemingly ordinary behaviors and choices in our daily lives may actually have an impact on lung health.
By changing our cooking habits, optimizing our living environment, and choosing our daily necessities carefully, we can effectively reduce these hidden risks and protect our lungs from damage. Although such lifestyle adjustments require a certain amount of time and energy to adapt and implement, these efforts are well worth it for the health of us and our families.
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