[WorldUrbanLegend] Cough

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 In the deep night, the small emergency room of a quiet urban hospital was nearly deserted. Dr. Yoon Minseok finally had a moment to rest after midnight. That night, the rain intermittently fell, creating a tense atmosphere.

The peace of the emergency room was suddenly shattered by the sound of the door opening abruptly, and a family rushed in in a panic. "Doctor! Our mother…!" Their voices were desperate, and the condition of the patient that followed was serious. Her eyes were abnormally bulging. Dr. Yoon immediately suspected it was Graves' disease.

The patient was Park Geumja, a 72-year-old woman. Her eyes were severely swollen due to exophthalmos, and her condition was worsening. The family explained that her condition had rapidly deteriorated after she had been coughing and sneezing violently. Dr. Yoon immediately began his examination.

"Ms. Park Geumja, are you okay? Your eyes must be uncomfortable," he asked gently. Park Geumja nodded weakly. Her breathing was labored, and the pressure around her eyes was critical. Dr. Yoon carefully lifted her eyelids to examine the internal condition.

Then, at that moment, Park Geumja sneezed suddenly, releasing a strong pressure. In an instant, Dr. Yoon's hands tensed, and her eyeball protruded abnormally. The emergency room became a whirlwind of chaos. The family screamed, and the nurses scrambled in panic.

Dr. Yoon shouted calmly, "I can put the eye back! Everyone, stay calm!" He donned medical gloves and, with careful movements, returned the eyeball to its proper place. Everything happened in just a few seconds, but it felt like an eternity.

As the eye was returned to its place, Park Geumja's condition gradually stabilized. She sighed in relief and murmured softly, "Thank you… Doctor..." The family, with tears in their eyes, tightly held her hand.

That night, Dr. Yoon stood by the hospital window, staring blankly outside. The rain was still falling. He let out a deep sigh and murmured, "The human body is truly a mysterious and fragile thing..."

It was the first time he truly realized that a single sneeze could change a life. Through that experience, he deepened his sense of responsibility as a doctor. But in the back of his mind, the moment of Park Geumja's sneeze still vividly lingered. It felt like a warning from nature to humanity.

The next day, Dr. Yoon thoroughly explained the treatment for Graves' disease and how to manage exophthalmos to Park Geumja's family. They promised to be extra cautious to prevent a recurrence. Dr. Yoon, carrying yet another lesson in his heart, continued on his path as a doctor for his patients.

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