The incidence of lung cancer is relatively high, especially those who smoke regularly or live in harsh environment, and often do harm to lung cancer by inhaling harmful substances. In daily life, there may be many people who regularly check their lungs. Some people will find small nodules in their lungs when they check. Most people are afraid when they find small nodules in their lungs. They are afraid that such nodules will develop into lung cancer and don't know what to do. In fact, the probability of canceration when this lung nodule appears is relatively small. ?

What if there are small nodules in the lungs?

Generally speaking, most patients find small nodules in the lungs mainly from physical examination. When nodules appear, there are no symptoms. Most lung nodules are about 2~30 cm. There may be many patients who are afraid of these nodules and think that these pulmonary nodules will become cancerous. But in fact, more than 80% of lung nodules are benign, especially when the nodules are found to be round, with clear boundaries and calcification, they are benign nodules, and the probability of canceration is relatively low. Therefore, if this small nodule is found in the lungs during the examination, don't worry too much, just check it regularly.

In addition, you should know that if the nodule is less than or equal to 5 cm, you need to have a physical examination every six months. If the nodule is less than 8 cm, you need to have a physical examination every three months. If it is larger than 8 cm, check it in time and make a diagnosis under the doctor's judgment. In addition, pulmonary nodules are more common if there are patients who smoke regularly or have a genetic history of lung cancer. However, after entering the age of 40, it is necessary to have regular chest CT examination. At the same time, we should know that although most pulmonary nodules are benign, we should not take them lightly when we find small pulmonary nodules.

In this regard, Zhang Lan Jun, chief physician of thoracic surgery in the Cancer Hospital affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, once said in an interview that a general pulmonary nodule refers to a circular lesion with a diameter less than three centimeters. He pointed out that most small pulmonary nodules are benign nodules, but some are malignant nodules, which is the manifestation of early lung cancer. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to diagnose whether lung nodules are benign or malignant, and do regular examinations. If malignant nodules are found, measures should be taken in time.

Tips: If nodules are found in the lungs during physical examination, further examination should be done. You can know whether your nodule is benign or malignant by further examination. Don't be too flustered when pulmonary nodules appear. You must first confirm the nature of the nodule, so that you can take better measures for treatment.