What are the symptoms of white lung disease?
Nov 28, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, "white lung" refers to large areas of white shadows seen on X-ray or CT images of the lungs, which typically indicate severe lung inflammation, edema, hemorrhage, fibrosis, or other pathological changes. Symptoms of white lung disease may include fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, fever, and chest pain. It is recommended to maintain good personal hygiene and wash hands frequently.
Generally, "white lung" refers to extensive white shadows visible on X-ray or CT images of the lungs. This typically indicates severe lung inflammation, edema, hemorrhage, fibrosis, or other pathological changes. Symptoms of white lung disease may include fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, fever, and chest pain. Detailed symptom analysis is as follows:
1. Fatigue
Due to increased energy consumption and the impact of symptoms such as shortness of breath on rest, patients often feel significant fatigue and weakness, with reduced exercise tolerance. Even minor activities may cause extreme tiredness.
2. Shortness of Breath
Extensive lung lesions severely impair gas exchange function, causing patients to feel breathless and short of breath. Noticeable difficulty breathing may even occur at rest.
3. Cough
Patients with white lung disease commonly experience coughing, which results from inflammatory reactions in the lungs that irritate the throat and trachea, triggering a cough reflex. The cough may be dry or accompanied by small amounts of white or yellow phlegm. If infection occurs concurrently, phlegm production may increase, become thicker, and even turn purulent.
4. Fever
If white lung disease is caused by an infectious disease, patients typically develop fever. The severity of fever varies and may range from low-grade to high fever, with body temperature reaching as high as 39°C or higher. The duration of fever varies depending on the underlying cause and disease condition.
5. Chest Pain
Some patients with white lung disease may experience chest pain, which can manifest as sharp or dull pain. This chest pain may be caused by lung lesions affecting the pleura, resulting in pleuritic pain.
It is recommended to maintain good personal hygiene, frequently wash hands, and avoid crowded places. Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle including balanced nutrition, moderate exercise, and sufficient sleep is important to enhance immunity.
