A pneumothorax can occur without warning! A young Hong Kong man recently shared on the Internet that he suddenly suffered a lung explosion while traveling in Tokyo, Japan. After being sent to the hospital, half of his lungs were filled with blood and he was close to dying. Fortunately, after surgery and treatment, his condition has stabilized. Afterwards, he shared his illness and hospitalization experiences with netizens. He lamented that going to a hospital in Japan in the early morning was “very annoying”. However, he still praised the friendly attitude of the local medical staff. However, overall he still believed that Hong Kong’s medical care was “high-quality and abundant”, which caused Many netizens are discussing it.
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The day before yesterday (the 6th), the victim posted a message on the online discussion forum “Lian Lian” with “Questions and answers about lung-explosion in Tokyo, JapanSharing his experience under the title, he said that there was no warning on the day when his lung exploded. He only felt a sudden sharp pain on one side of his ribs, as if his body was being pierced by multiple thin needles, and he was eventually taken away in an ambulance.
Since the disease occurred at night, many hospitals in Tokyo were closed at night, and some were even unwilling to accept foreigners. Therefore, the medical staff on the ambulance had to make phone calls for half an hour before they found a public emergency room (A&E). Willing to provide first aid to the victim.
Admitted to hospital, half of his lungs were filled with blood and he was close to death
After being admitted to the hospital, the victim went through a series of complicated examinations. Finally, through the X-ray report, it was found that half of the lungs were covered in blood and water. Bloodletting and air-release surgeries were then performed, and a total of 1,300ml of blood and water were extracted. The doctor admitted that he had never seen such a serious illness and said that he might have died if he had been sent to the hospital later.
Afterwards, the medical staff inserted a hose into his lungs and took an X-ray to confirm that his lungs were not bulging. They then transferred him to a public hospital with relevant specialist departments for further treatment.
Praise that Hong Kong’s medical care is relatively high-quality
After being transferred to the hospital, the victim underwent several procedures such as throat intubation and throat removal. Finally, the air bubbles and holes in the lungs were treated through surgery. His condition has stabilized and he is currently hospitalized for observation. He admitted that most of the nurses during his hospitalization were kind and caring, but the doctors in the hospital could not communicate in English, making communication quite troublesome. He also believed that compared with the overall medical level in Hong Kong, “Hong Kong must be of higher quality.”
He continued that even in Tokyo, Japan, there are still many hospitals that are closed at night, and some hospitals will not accept foreigners. As a result, with a critical illness like his, it still takes more than half an hour to find a hospital on the phone in an ambulance. Acceptance; and each step during the treatment also requires signing of many documents, which is inefficient and is described as “zero efficiency”.
Share your hospital experience in Japan
The article also shared the food and environment of the local hospital. The food is rich and the content of each meal is different. In terms of environment, the author said that he lives in a 4-person ward, and the beds are equipped with TVs, refrigerators, wardrobes and wireless Internet. However, the TV needs to be paid for. before viewing. In addition, there is a leisure space outside the ward where patients or visitors can watch TV and make phone calls. He admitted that the only drawback was that he felt too hot after the operation, but the medical staff could not adjust the temperature of the air conditioner and could only provide ice packs to cool him down.
Need to stay in Japan for one month after surgery
The victim revealed that he spent 175,000 yen (approximately HK$9,373) at the first hospital. Although the bill at the second hospital has not yet been settled, the medical expenses were approximately 2.5 million yen (approximately HK$124,000).
In response to netizens’ questions, he revealed that the only thing that worries him right now is that he will not be able to fly for the next month. In addition, he will still need to follow up for follow-up consultations, so he is expected to stay in Japan for a while, which will make all plans to Hong Kong impossible. He has no choice but to do so. He said that as of now, “it doesn’t matter if I stay (in) Japan for a month,” but “it’s a good thing I’m unemployed.”
Netizen: It hurts to read the words
The thrilling experience aroused heated discussion among netizens. Many people sympathized with the victim’s experience and said frankly that “it hurts even to read the words” and “it’s really hard to insert throat and draw blood.” Many netizens who had experienced lung explosion said that they were shocked. It is possible that the lungs will “explode again”, so he is advised to “be mentally prepared to be accidentally stabbed in the throat”; some people also think that the victim is not a local, but the medical expenses are not too expensive, plus the hospital meals There is also curry rice to enjoy, and he said with a smile that “the price-performance ratio is very good”.
In addition, some netizens also discussed the cause of the disease with the victim. They thought it was unfortunate that the victim still suffered from the disease even though he did not have a smoking habit. It is also a pity that he may no longer be able to engage in high-altitude or deep-sea activities after experiencing a lung explosion. Others explained It is pointed out that men aged 30 or under are more likely to suffer from burst lungs. Among them, tall and thin people have “extra lottery chances” and urge everyone to pay more attention.
Three high-risk symptoms of “exploding lungs”
Respiratory system specialist Dr. Zhang Wenda pointed out in an earlier interview that “exploded lung” can also be called pneumothorax. When the lung membrane has abnormalities or small holes, the lungs are compressed and the patient will suffer from symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing. The cause of lung burst is unknown, and most cannot be prevented; most are primary, meaning they have no cause.
Most of the patients with “exploded lungs” are tall and thin young men. Most of them will explode their lungs while doing sports, diving or lifting heavy objects. People with emphysema or asthma may also have “exploded lungs”. ”, the patient will feel severe pain on one side of the chest, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat, etc. If he does not seek medical treatment as soon as possible, he may go into shock or even die:
3 life tips to prevent pneumothorax
1. Quit smoking: Smoking can cause pneumothorax.
2. Supplement nutrition: Strengthen nutrition, pay attention to supplementing vitamins and proteins, and eat foods rich in dietary fiber appropriately to prevent constipation.
3. Do more exercise: Do some more soothing exercises, such as jogging and Tai Chi. Especially slender teenagers should pay attention to strengthening their chest muscles and lung capacity.
In addition, you must maintain a good mood, learn to control your emotions, and never get angry. Once you have sudden chest pain, wheezing, or difficulty breathing, you must seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying your condition.
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2023-12-08 07:08:36
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