In recent years, with the development of medical technology, people's attention to the detection and development of pulmonary nodules has been increasing. A pulmonary nodule is a small sac-like or nodular lesion that forms in the lungs, usually less than 3 centimeters in diameter. When a lung nodule is accidentally discovered, it often triggers worry and anxiety in people, which leads to the above problems.
So, when we detect lung nodules, how do we deal with them?Should surgical excision be an option right away?In fact, the management of pulmonary nodules requires a combination of factors, including lesion characteristics, patient history, family history, and so on.
First of all, we should know some basic knowledge of pulmonary nodules. Pulmonary nodules are generally classified as benign and malignant. Benign pulmonary nodules are mostly lung lesions, such as benign tumors, inflammation, infection, etc. Malignant pulmonary nodules often refer to lung cancer metastasis. Therefore, in the initial diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, doctors usually combine various examination results, such as CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), PET (positron emission tomography), etc., to determine the benign and malignant nodules.
For benign pulmonary nodules, depending on the condition and the patient's specific situation, the doctor may use methods such as observation, medication**, or minimally invasive**. Observation refers to the tracking of the growth of lung nodules through regular CT examinations to determine whether they are malignant. Drugs** refer to the combination of traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine** according to the specific lesion situation to control and alleviate the lesion to a certain extent. Minimally invasive refers to the use of endoscopes and other instruments to enter through the body cavity or body surface catheter to stimulate the lesion site and achieve the purpose.
For malignant pulmonary nodules, further evaluation of the nature and spread of the lesion is generally required. Radiation**, chemotherapy or surgical resection are used to synthesize the lesions of lung cancer. Of course, the specific plan should be decided according to the overall situation of the patient.
In TCM theory, it is believed that the formation of lung nodules is caused by a variety of factors. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on adjusting the internal and external environment of the human body, and achieves the best goal through drugs, acupoint stimulation, dietary regulation and other methods. For example, you can choose traditional Chinese medicine to regulate qi and blood, clear heat and detoxify, anti-tumor and other effects, such as "Jinkui Lung Qi Disease and Spleen Temper Syndrome Treatment Seventy Articles", "Jinkui Wumei Tang Treatment of Tuberculosis" and other ancient prescriptions.
Of course, whether it is Chinese medicine or Western medicine ** lung nodules, avoid blindness, should consider the patient's condition and life Xi. Following your doctor's advice and having regular check-ups is key to ensuring results.
In summary, the treatment of pulmonary nodules after detection is not limited to surgical resection, but should be considered according to the specific situation. Whether it is Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to formulate a plan according to the patient's condition and overall situation. In the process, the patient should maintain a good attitude and actively cooperate with the doctor in order to achieve the best results.
Health References:
1. who. guidelines for the diagnosis and management of diseases of the lung and pleura. geneva: world health organization, 2010.