If you also spend many days wearing socks, then be careful now. A recent report has claimed that dirty socks can cause serious fungal infection, which can also affect the lungs. This infection is called Aspergillosis in medical language. According to doctors, this infection can be fatal for those people whose immunity is weak.
According to the report, sweat and moisture continuously accumulate in dirty socks, which creates an ideal environment for the fungus to grow. When such smelly air filled with fungus enters the body through breathing, it slowly starts accumulating in the lungs. In the initial stage, it may seem like a common cough and cold, but if not treated at the right time, it can take the form of a serious infection.
The habit of smelling socks landed him in the hospital
Recently, in China, a person was hospitalized due to the habit of smelling dirty socks. Li Qi, who lives in Chongqing city of China, initially complained of a mild cough. At first, he ignored it thinking it to be a common cold, but gradually his condition worsened. The cough increased so much that he started passing many nights without sleep. Li thought it would be a minor problem, but when the problem increased beyond limits, he contacted the doctor. After the examination, the doctors told that there is swelling and infection in the lower right part of Li's lungs.
The doctors were shocked after the examination
What was revealed in the examination shocked even Li. The doctors told that the swelling and infection had spread to the lower right part of his lungs. According to the doctors, if the treatment was not done on time, this infection could have taken an even more serious form. From this story of Li, it is clear that taking the initial symptoms lightly can sometimes prove to be costly.
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