Be Smart with Scans: Protecting Your Lungs the Right Way! 🩺💙
Hey there! Have you ever heard of CT scans? They’re super cool machines that take detailed pictures inside our bodies, kind of like a high-tech camera! 📸 They help doctors see what’s going on inside us without any surgery.
Dr. Zhi Xiuyi, a top doctor from China, wants us all to know about something called pulmonary nodules. These are tiny little lumps that can appear in our lungs. Sometimes, they can be harmless, but it’s important for doctors to keep an eye on them.
But here’s the thing: getting too many CT scans isn’t always a good idea. 🤔 Why? Because CT scans use something called radiation to take those awesome pictures, and too much radiation isn’t good for our bodies.
Dr. Zhi says that if your doctor tells you to come back for a check-up in a year, it’s best to listen. 🗓️ Jumping the gun and doing it earlier might seem like a good idea, but it could expose you to unnecessary radiation.
Also, if you’re getting check-ups, it’s helpful to go to the same hospital each time. That way, all your pictures are in one place, and doctors can see everything they need. Imagine having a whole photo album instead of just one picture! 📚 That makes it easier for them to spot any changes in those tiny nodules.
Remember, it’s all about being smart and keeping our bodies healthy! So trust your doctors, follow their advice, and keep those lungs happy! 💨💙
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
