Recently, the news that Mr. Zong Qinghou, the founder of Wahaha, is seriously ill with lung cancer has attracted widespread attention. As an outstanding entrepreneur, Zong Qinghou's health undoubtedly affects the hearts of many people. At the same time, it also makes us think: how should we take care of our lungs and stay away from lung diseases after entering old age? This article will give you a detailed analysis of the secrets of lung care for the elderly from the perspective of both knowledge and fun.
1. The importance and fragility of the lungs
As an important respiratory organ of the human body, the lungs are responsible for providing oxygen to the body. However, with the increase of age, the function of the lungs gradually declines, coupled with the influence of environmental pollution, bad living habits and other factors, the elderly have become a high incidence of lung diseases. Therefore, it is important for the elderly to take care of their lungs.
1. Causes of lung cancer:
Smoking: This is the most important factor in the occurrence of lung cancer, and the vast majority of lung cancer patients have the habit of smoking. A variety of chemicals and carcinogens produced by smoking may induce cancer cells in the body.
Occupational carcinogenic agents: Long-term exposure to certain chemicals, metals, minerals and other occupational carcinogenic agents, such as asbestos, arsenic, chromium, nickel, uranium, etc., will increase the risk of lung cancer.
Air pollution: Long-term inhalation of polluted air, such as industrial exhaust gases, automobile exhaust fumes, etc., can damage lung tissues and lead to the occurrence of lung cancer.
Ionizing radiation: Exposure to certain ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, CT scans, etc., may also increase the risk of lung cancer.
Diet and nutrition: Diets that are deficient in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, or consume too much fat and red meat, may increase the risk of lung cancer.
Heredity and genetic alterations: People who have lung cancer in their family have a relatively higher risk of developing lung cancer. In addition, mutations in certain genes may also increase the risk of lung cancer.
Other factors: tuberculosis, certain viral infections (e.g., human papillomavirus (HPV), mycotoxins, etc., may also be associated with the development of lung cancer.
2. Survival rate of advanced lung cancer:
The survival rate of advanced lung cancer is generally between 10% and 30%, and the specific value needs to be considered comprehensively according to the patient's physical condition and the severity of the disease. If the patient's condition is relatively mild, and actively cooperates with the doctor**, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods can effectively inhibit the spread of cancer cells, the survival rate of the patient will be relatively high, about 30%. If the patient's condition is more severe and does not cooperate with the doctor in time**, distant metastases may occur, and the survival rate of the patient will be relatively low, around 10%.
2. The enlightenment of Zong Qinghou's serious lung cancer
Mr. Zong Qinghou's serious lung cancer reminds us to always pay attention to our physical condition, especially in terms of lung health. So, how can older people prevent lung diseases such as lung cancer? In addition to regular medical check-ups and quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, the following points are also worth noting:
Maintain a good living environment: Avoid prolonged exposure to highly polluted environments, such as haze and avoid going out.
Moderate exercise: Proper exercise can enhance lung function and improve the body's immunity.
Eat wisely: Eat more vitamin- and mineral-rich foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, to help your lungs health.
3. Interesting ways for the elderly to take care of their lungs
In addition to the usual precautions mentioned above, there are some interesting ways we can try to nourish our lungs. For example:
Singing nourishes the lungs: When you sing, your lungs are exercised to help strengthen your lungs. Seniors can choose their favorite songs and participate in choral activities regularly, which is both enjoyable and nourishing for the lungs.
Deep breathing exercises: Insist on deep breathing exercises several times a day to effectively exercise the lung muscles and improve lung capacity. Deep breathing also helps to expel exhaust gases that have accumulated in your lungs and keeps your lungs clean.
Smile always: Laughter is a great way to exercise your lungs. When we laugh, our lungs expand and we breathe in more oxygen. Therefore, the elderly should participate in more interesting activities to keep their mood happy, and let laughter become a good helper to nourish their lungs.
Fourth, the way of traditional Chinese medicine to nourish the lungs
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs are the main qi and the breath is the main body. The elderly can also learn from the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to take care of their lungs. Here are some tips for nourishing the lungs in TCM:
Diet to nourish the lungs: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that white foods enter the lung meridians, such as white radish, lily, white fungus, etc. Older people can appropriately increase the intake of these foods in their daily diet.
Massage to nourish the lungs: By massaging specific acupuncture points, such as Taiyuan acupoint, Yuji acupoint, etc., it can stimulate the lung meridians, promote the circulation of qi and blood, and help lung health.
Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning: Under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, some traditional Chinese medicine with the effect of moistening the lungs and nourishing yin can be selected for conditioning, such as sand cucumber, wheat winter, etc.
Mr. Zong Qinghou's severe lung cancer has made us pay more attention to the lung health of the elderly. Through the introduction of this article, we learned about the importance of caring for the lungs of the elderly and a variety of interesting and practical methods. I hope that every elderly friend can cherish their body, take care of their lung health, and enjoy a happy old age. At the same time, we also expect Wahaha and other forces from all walks of life to play a greater role in caring for the health of the elderly and jointly contribute to the construction of a harmonious society.
It should be noted that the information provided in this article is for reference only, if you have lung discomfort, please seek medical attention in time. Let's join hands to pay attention to the lung health of the elderly and escort their happy life!
Zong Qinghou, the founder of Wahaha, became seriously ill with lung cancer