At first he only had a slight cough and phlegm in his throat, but unexpectedly a few days later, the man's lungs were white.
On February 5, the China Banking and Insurance News reported that a man with white lungs just a few days after being infected with the flu attracted the attention of many people. Accordingly, Mr. Liu (in his 30s in China), a healthy office worker, unfortunately contracted a severe case of the flu. At first, he only had a slight cough and phlegm. He thought it was just a common cold and did not pay much attention to it.
Mr. Liu went to the drug store to get some medicine for the common cold, but after taking the medicine, he still felt dizzy and weak, and his cough and phlegm seemed to be worse.
Mr. Liu had very severe lung opacity in both lungs, commonly known as "white lung".
After a few days, Liu's cough and phlegm did not improve, and he began to have difficulty breathing. After going to the hospital, he discovered that he had contracted influenza A, but a chest CT scan revealed that this was no ordinary flu. Liu had severe lung opacity in both lungs, commonly known as "white lung".
Based on Mr. Liu's medical history, the doctor determined that he had a severe case of flu and immediately admitted him to the hospital for treatment.
Thanks to the efforts of the medical team, Mr. Liu's health gradually stabilized, his high fever subsided, and his symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath gradually decreased. A chest CT scan was performed again and showed that the inflammatory exudate in both lungs had been absorbed to varying degrees. After his serious illness, Mr. Liu felt like he had been reborn.
Flu is different from common cold, how to distinguish?
First of all, in winter and spring when flu is common, if we have flu-like symptoms, especially after close contact with flu cases, and have symptoms such as high fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue... then it is very likely that we have been infected with flu. The common cold usually has no clear source of infection.
Second, influenza has an acute onset and more severe symptoms, often accompanied by a fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to cough and sore throat, there are obvious systemic symptoms such as headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue. The common cold usually causes mild or moderate fever, and some people do not have a fever. The symptoms are milder than influenza, mainly including nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing.
| Symptom | Common cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | The fever will subside within 3 days. | High fever that does not go away or recurs after going away |
| Cough | Mostly dry cough | Coughing up thick phlegm, yellow-green phlegm, even coughing up blood |
| Breath | Normal | Like I just ran 800m, chest tightness |
| Mental state | Weak but still alert | Drowsy, difficulty eating |
| Lip color | Normal | Cyanosis (symptom of hypoxia) |
During peak flu season, experts recommend that people and those at high risk of complications take good personal protective measures, limit going to crowded public places, especially places with poor air circulation, and stay away from people who are coughing. If someone in your home has the flu, try to limit direct contact.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to personal hygiene, protect and disinfect, wash hands regularly, and it is recommended to ventilate the room at least 2-3 times/day, 20-30 minutes each time, and ensure the warmth in the house.
Strengthen your physical strength and maintain a reasonable rest and nutrition regimen. Get enough protein, vitamins and minerals, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits; exercise moderately, such as at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week; ensure adequate sleep to give your body adequate rest, which helps to strengthen your immunity.
Additionally, September and October are typically good times to get your flu vaccine each year. Even if you don’t get vaccinated before the end of October, you can still get vaccinated throughout the flu season. Also, because influenza viruses mutate so easily, the strains circulating can change from year to year. Therefore, it is recommended to get a flu vaccine every year.
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