What does bronchial nodule mean?

Bronchial nodule refers to a small round or oval lesion on the bronchial wall, usually a small nodule with a diameter of 1-5 mm, which is a common disease, especially for middle-aged and elderly people. Bronchial nodules are usually benign, and patients generally do not need special treatment if their size and number do not increase.

Bronchial nodules are different from lung cancer, and pose relatively little threat to patients' lives. But for people who smoke for a long time and suffer from other chronic diseases for a long time, the development of the disease is still worthy of attention. If the patient has unwell symptoms, such as cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. He should seek medical attention in time for early diagnosis and treatment.

There are many methods to treat bronchial nodules, including surgical resection, lesion resection under bronchoscope, radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation. Which method to choose depends on the size, number and location of nodules and the patient's physical condition. Generally speaking, for benign nodules, under close observation, no special treatment is usually needed.