These daily necessities are quietly damaging the lungs, but many people still use them every day!

Today I have to talk to you about those daily necessities that may quietly harm our lung health. I am not exaggerating. After reading this article, you will definitely look at your own living habits in a different light!

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Sunscreen spray can cause "white lungs"?

Many people use sunscreen spray to spray their faces for convenience. But can you imagine that it can become a "lung disease killer"! A 20-year-old patient in Changsha, Hunan, went to the hospital because of breathing difficulties and coughing. Upon examination, he was found to have severe "white lungs" in both lungs. He thought he was infected with a virus, but when the doctor asked, he found out that he had sprayed sunscreen spray on his face and inhaled it , which caused acute allergic pneumonia !

"White lung" is no small matter. It is usually a manifestation of severe pneumonia during examination. Large areas of the lungs turn white, and the patient will have difficulty breathing. In severe cases, respiratory failure may occur, and other organs may also have problems. Usually the elderly and people with low immunity are more susceptible to it, but this young patient also suffered because he used the wrong sunscreen spray.

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Even if you hold your breath when spraying, there will still be sunscreen spray particles around, which may be inhaled into the lungs when you breathe. Long-term exposure to these particles will cause chronic damage to the lungs, and it will become a chronic disease after more than half a year. Moreover, this damage is silent and may be irreversible by the time it is discovered. If you don't hold your breath like this patient and inhale a large amount of it, you will get sick directly.

How to use sunscreen spray correctly?

Remember these 6 points:

• Choose a mild one that suits your skin type. If you are intolerant to alcohol, don’t choose one that contains alcohol.
• For the first use, do a skin test behind the ear and on the inside of the elbow joint;
• Spray mainly on the body, face and neck, spray on hands first and then apply;
• Do not use on wounds, swelling or eczema;
• Do not use in a closed, unventilated space, and keep your mouth and nose tightly closed when spraying;
• Also keep it away from sources of fire as it is flammable.

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In addition to using sprays, eating more fruits and vegetables can also help. Tomatoes are "natural sunscreens". Eating 40 grams of tomatoes or tomato sauce every day can reduce the risk of sunburn by 40%. Fruits high in vitamin C, such as kiwis, strawberries or citrus fruits , can also protect against ultraviolet rays.

Many daily necessities at home may harm your lungs

1. Humidifier

Everyone is familiar with humidifiers, which can relieve dry air, but if used incorrectly, you will get "humidifier pneumonia". This is because harmful microorganisms are atomized into the respiratory tract through the humidifier and cause inflammation, such as colds, bronchitis, and asthma, with symptoms such as nasal congestion, coughing, and sputum.

Why does this happen? First, it is not cleaned in time , which breeds bacteria and viruses; second, the humidification time is too long , the air humidity is high, and bacteria are easy to grow; third, the water quality is poor , and the bacterial mist is inhaled into the lungs.

2. Bleach

These strong disinfectants are very irritating to people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Studies have found that people who frequently use chemical cleaning products have lung conditions similar to those who have smoked for 10-20 years. In fact, in many cases, soap and water can meet the cleaning needs.

3. Pesticides

When using pesticides to kill cockroaches and bedbugs, if you do not use them according to the instructions and do not ventilate the area promptly after use, your lungs will also suffer.

4. Carpet

Carpets are also a "hidden killer" that absorb more dust than floors. When walking or cleaning, the dust will be inhaled into the lungs and induce asthma.