Patient's question:
During the factory training, the smoke in the factory is also quite heavy. These past few days, I've been coughing constantly, and it doesn't stop even after I cough. After visiting a doctor, they told me I have "smoking-related disease." I don't quite understand what a "smoking-related disease" is?Doctor's answer:
Smoking disease is a vascular malformation that can damage brain cells. In severe cases, it may lead to intellectual decline, chronic subdural hematoma, intracerebral hematoma at the anastomotic sites, epilepsy, and loss of training and daily living abilities. It is a chronic, progressive occlusive vascular disease. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid foods high in cholesterol, such as animal organs and egg yolks, and to abstain from animal fats. Lean meat and fish should be chosen instead.For individuals who are bedridden for a long time, intestinal peristalsis may slow down, making it easier to experience difficulties in defecation or constipation. Therefore, high-fiber foods, such as rapeseed and celery, should be consumed to promote regular bowel movements. The diet should be light, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables to achieve a balanced intake.
It is important to pay close attention to preventive measures in daily life to avoid the worsening of smoking disease symptoms, which may lead to complications such as leg collapse, facial distortion, dizziness, and other symptoms.