56-year-old actor Lee Se-chang is found to have suspected bronchiectasis.
On the 29th at 8 p.m., Channel A 'Star Health Ranking Number One' will take a close, detailed look at "lung health management"—a matter directly tied to life—on the occasion of the spring seasonal change, when immunity drops sharply.
During a recent recording, Jee Seokjin said, "The weather is nice but my throat has been scratchy lately, maybe because of fine dust," expressing respiratory discomfort. In particular, Jee Seokjin revealed the painful family history that his father had battled lung cancer, and he confessed, "I, too, have smoked for a long time," raising concern among those present.
Fellow cast member Lee Se-chang also could not hide his dismay at the red flags for his lung health. He confessed to a history of acute pneumonia and to a smoking habit. A specialist gave him a suspected diagnosis of "bronchiectasis," a chronic inflammation of the bronchi. Given the warning that this can be a precursor to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that raises the risk of lung cancer four to as much as sixfold, Lee Se-chang ultimately made a resolute "quit smoking declaration" in front of viewers.
Female cast member Park Soo-rim was no exception. Number One's attending physician, specialist Seo Dong-ju, singled out Park Soo-rim as being in the high-risk group for lung cancer, causing a stir in the studio. The cause was "cooking fume (high-concentration fine dust)." Women are relatively more likely to spend longer periods in the kitchen and thus are easily exposed to high-concentration fine dust "cooking fume" generated during cooking.
With a grave expression, Lee Se-chang protested, "Then what about me?" and unfairly complained, "I do all the cooking at home."
On this day's broadcast, rankings will be revealed showing which star among Jee Seokjin, Lee Se-chang, Park Soo-rim and Park Sae-am shows the most serious warning signs for lung health. In addition, the true nature of the abnormal traces found in the lungs will be disclosed, and the "number one solution" that will moisten dry lungs will be unveiled. Specialist An Won-sik and pharmacist Yoo Seul-ah will provide practical, reality-based health information.
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