Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

We know that mammals breathe through their noses, "infuse" oxygen into their lungs, and then transport them to all parts of the body to play a role. If you lose the ability to breathe, your body may have to be admitted to the hospital, such as patients with new coronary pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc., which can cause respiratory failure and even death.

At the end of respiratory failure, artificial lungs are not useful. Can doctors just watch the patient die?

Japanese scientists told us: No! Humans may be able to "breathe" through the anus.

1. The anus can not only fart, but also "breath"

In fact, intestinal respiration is very common in aquatic organisms, such as sea cucumbers. The respiratory organs of sea cucumbers are the respiratory trees on both sides of the digestive tract. From the front end of the cloaca, the main stems are divided into small branches, and the small branches are divided into more branches. At the end of each branch, there is a small sac filled with body cavity fluid. , Through rhythmic contraction, complete gas exchange.

Another example is the loach, which can breathe through the gills and skin, as well as through the intestines. When the weather is muggy or the pond dries up and causes hypoxia, the loach will surface, inhale air through the mouth, breathe with the assistance of the intestinal wall, and finally discharge the exhaust gas from the anus.

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

That being the case, when artificial lungs are in short supply, if mammals can also breathe through the intestines, wouldn't they be able to effectively solve the demand for ventilators and artificial lungs?

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan started this study and published the results in the sub-Journal of Cell "Med".

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

Studies have shown that the use of breathing devices for aquatic organisms to deliver oxygen or oxygenated liquids through the anus can provide important oxygen rescue for respiratory failure models of pigs and mice, effectively alleviate symptoms of respiratory failure, and improve survival.

This device is equivalent to the "intestinal gas ventilation system", which can supply oxygen to the systemic circulation and allow more oxygen to reach the heart.

Second, the hope of patients with respiratory failure

Some netizens questioned the value of this research and felt that it was "outrageous", but in fact, intestinal ventilation treatment is a landmark for people with respiratory failure.

Especially in the past year or so, new coronary pneumonia has been raging and the clinical manifestations are shortness of breath, which further leads to lung failure, and the demand for ventilators and artificial lungs has greatly increased. The epidemic situation in India is severe, with the daily increase of 300,000+ during the peak period, and the medical system is overloaded. Although China and other countries donated ventilators to India, many people are still unable to recover.

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

Dr. Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Dental University said that the new coronary pneumonia has caused a shortage of equipment such as ventilators and artificial lungs, which seriously threatens the safety of human life. If enteral ventilation therapy is also applicable to humans, it is a good thing for patients with severe respiratory failure.

In addition, intestinal ventilation is also of great value for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung disease characterized by airflow limitation in the lungs. The initial symptom is chronic bronchitis. As the disease progresses, it may evolve into emphysema.

Globally, the incidence of COPD among people over 40 years old is as high as 9%-10%. In my country, the incidence of COPD among people over 40 years old has risen to 13.7%, and the mortality rate has reached 17.6%. Among them, the incidence of smoking in men is significantly higher than in women. It is speculated that in the next 50 years, 1.5 million people in my country will die from COPD.

However, the public awareness rate of this important disease is only about 25%.

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

COPD has the characteristics of slow onset, long course, high disability and mortality. The main manifestations are shortness of breath, dyspnea, chest tightness, wheezing, decreased appetite, chronic cough, etc. Some patients are complicated by spontaneous pneumothorax and chronic lung origin. Sexual heart disease, chronic respiratory failure, malignant arrhythmia, etc., seriously reduce the quality of life and endanger life safety.

Not long ago, Zhang Shaohua, a well-known "old play bone" in my country, died of COPD. Academician Zhong Nanshan, out of concerns about the high disability rate and fatality rate of COPD, recommends that people over 40 years old regularly check their lung function every year.

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

3. Tips for staying away from lung disease

In fact, breathing through the anus is only a last resort. If we don't want to rely on it one day to survive, we must usually protect our lungs from lung diseases.

1. Quit smoking

It is never too late to quit smoking. Not only do not actively smoke, but also stay away from second-hand and third-hand smoke.

2. Avoid inhaling dust, particles, haze, etc.

Try to avoid going out in the haze weather. Those who need to be exposed to dust or harmful gases in the occupation should do a good job of protection, wear professional masks and wear protective clothing.

Japanese scientist: Anal breathing method may save severely ill patients with new coronary disease, animal test has been successful

3. Improve nutrition and actively improve immunity

Eat more high-protein foods such as milk, eggs, lean meat, green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and other foods. It is necessary to ensure sufficient protein and calories, but also to supplement vitamins and minerals to enhance disease resistance.

4. Maintain a happy mood

COPD patients often feel depressed due to chronic hypoxia, which is not conducive to breathing training. Eliminate fear and anxiety, relax the mind, and help reduce uncoordinated breathing.

All in all, although "anal breathing" sounds absurd, it is indeed the hope of millions of patients with respiratory weakness. I hope that further research can bring more practical applications and help patients as soon as possible.