Is it important to find nodules in the lungs?

With the popularization of CT examination and the enhancement of people's health awareness, many people have a physical examination once a year. There are no symptoms of cough, chest pain or expectoration at ordinary times, and pulmonary nodules have been screened out on the physical examination report. In the past, people thought that pulmonary nodules were more common in the elderly, but now they are also common in young and non-smoking women.

What should I do if I find out pulmonary nodules?

The first physical examination, especially for young friends, showed no symptoms, and only tiny pulmonary nodules were found in the physical examination. If it is less than 5mm, it is basically benign.

So don't be nervous when you find tiny nodules in your lungs during physical examination.

Be sure to set aside time for observation and don't rush to the operation.

We can divide the observation period into three months, six months or one year.

Even if the lung nodule is malignant, it is unlikely to metastasize within three months, and it is still early. During the observation period, if the tiny nodules grow up, their shapes become irregular. There's no time for another operation.