If you often use sunscreen spray, be careful! Improper use may cause "white lung"!

Not long ago

A 20-year-old patient went to the hospital with difficulty breathing and coughing

CT images showed severe "white lungs" in both lungs

I thought I was infected with a virus

Causes white lung

But after careful diagnosis by the doctor

The patient was actually because he sprayed sunscreen spray on his face

And there is inhalation

Acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis

"White lung" generally refers to the manifestation of severe pneumonia under X-ray or CT examination, where the patient's lungs appear as a large white area . This symptom mainly occurs in people of advanced age , low immunity , a history of chronic diseases of important organs , or multiple coexisting diseases . So, why did this 20-year-old young man have "white lung"?

According to the patient, he had no history of respiratory disease . He sprayed sunscreen on his face before going out that day. He did not hold his breath at the time, which caused him to cough all day. At night, he felt very difficult to breathe.

After the doctor's diagnosis, it can be basically determined that the reason for the patient's "white lung" is that the patient inhaled sunscreen spray, causing an allergic reaction in the lungs, causing pulmonary edema, and thus leading to acute allergic pneumonia.

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be divided into three disease states: acute, subacute and chronic.

If you hold your breath when using sunscreen spray on your face for a summer or longer, the suspended particles in the environment will not settle and dissipate quickly, and will be inhaled into the lungs without your knowledge. This is a history of long-term chronic exposure, and the damage to the lungs is a subacute disease state.

If this process lasts for more than half a year, it can be determined as a chronic disease. There may be no cough or discomfort during this process, so there is no warning and it is difficult for patients to pay attention, but it will cause irreversible damage to the lungs.

(1) Choose the right product

Choose a mild, non-irritating product that is suitable for your skin type . If you are intolerant to alcohol , do not use a sunscreen spray containing alcohol .

(2) Choose a suitable spraying location

Do not use it in small, enclosed, unventilated spaces such as cars and toilets . Pay attention to ventilation when spraying.

(3) Pay attention to the spraying method

Keep at least 15-20 cm away from the skin when using. If you need to protect your face and neck from the sun, spray it on your hands first, then spread it evenly with your hands. If it gets into your eyes accidentally, wash them with water immediately. And avoid using sunscreen spray on abnormal parts of the skin such as wounds , redness, swelling or eczema .

(4) Pay attention to storage conditions

Sunscreen sprays usually contain flammable substances. Please store them in a cool, dry and ventilated environment and avoid direct sunlight. When using, keep them away from fire, heat sources, static electricity, and do not hit the product. Do not puncture the product or the empty can after use or throw it into the fire.

(5) Be careful when using this product for children

It should be kept out of the reach of children, and children should use sunscreen spray under adult supervision. It is recommended to choose sunscreen products with mild formulas and marked with the **children's cosmetics logo "Little Golden Shield"** for children .

Reminder again!

After using sunscreen spray

If you experience symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, or shortness of breath

Go to the hospital immediately for treatment!!

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