Smelling His Own Socks Gave This Man Lung Infection!

Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 15:39

There are so many weird things that people get addicted to and initially when one looks at these things they tend to seem harmless, but over a period of time, these things prove to be harmful.

Here is an example of such a case where a man almost lost his life after it was discovered that he loved smelling his socks every day.

Check out more details of this whole bizarre incident that warns us to stop trying the unusual things.

The Incident Happened In China

It was reported that the incident happened in China where the man only known by his surname, Peng was diagnosed with a severe fungal infection in his lungs.

He Complained Of Chest Pain

Apparently, the man had visited the doctor with a severe congestion of the chest, and he complained of a cough and chest pain. Physicians thought that he was suffering from pneumonia, but since his condition was getting worse, the doctors reinterviewed the man.

When The Doctors Checked On His Lifestyle, They Discovered

Since the man's condition had not improved and it had become worse over the period, it was found out that the man had the weird habit of smelling his own socks that he wore every day!

The Man Had Developed An Infection From A Fungus

The man had developed an infection from a fungus that he had apparently developed in his footwear, and it had spread to his lungs when he inhaled the spores. Since the man's immune system was weak, as he did not get enough rest, his condition only got worse.

The Man Recovered

When the doctors found out the root cause of his condition, the man was treated accordingly. The doctors shared this bizarre case with the media, and the reactions left many shocked as many people confessed to giving up on the odd habit of smelling their socks!

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