What are the symptoms of pulmonary nodules?

Symptoms of pulmonary nodules vary according to the nature and severity of the nodules, but usually include the following manifestations:

Cough: When pulmonary nodules involve pulmonary nerves, persistent repeated cough may occur. Pulmonary nodules caused by infection are often accompanied by pus and phlegm.

Chest pain: When the tumor or tuberculosis focus involves the pleura or chest wall, chest pain can be produced, which will be aggravated with respiratory movement and cough.

Dyspnea: If the nodule is enlarged, symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing and dyspnea may appear when the large bronchus is compressed.

Hemoptysis: When pulmonary vessels are involved in nodules, patients may have symptoms of hemoptysis.

Systemic manifestations: For pulmonary nodules caused by malignant tumor or tuberculosis infection, there may be nonspecific manifestations such as fatigue, low fever, emaciation, night sweats (that is, sweating at night and stopping sweating after waking up). If tuberculosis lesions progress rapidly and spread, high fever will occur.

These symptoms may vary from person to person and need to be determined by a doctor's examination and diagnosis. If the above symptoms are found, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time so as to get timely diagnosis and treatment.