Pulmonary nodule is a common clinical sign, which appears as a round or irregular lesion with a diameter of 3 cm or more on imaging. Usually, in physical examination or diagnosis and treatment of other diseases, most patients have no obvious early symptoms, and only a few patients have symptoms of dry cough, chest tightness and even hemoptysis. So what can be done to effectively avoid and prevent pulmonary nodules? All doctors are happy for you.

Smoke is the primary factor causing pulmonary nodules, and the lung is the filter for the outside air to enter the body. If the lungs are polluted by dust, smoke, smog particles, etc. And their purification function is weakened, which will cause various diseases. Pulmonary nodules are one of them, so the first element of lung health is to quit smoking.

As long as you wear a mask as soon as you go out, try to avoid going out when there is a large flow of people, which can reduce the inhalation of automobile exhaust. In addition, windows should be opened regularly for ventilation. Breathing fresh air is also beneficial to the expansion of the lungs.

Usually cooking should adhere to the principle of less oil, less salt and less sugar. In addition, eating some white foods such as lotus root, yam, white radish, fish, etc., can play a role in moistening and nourishing the lungs, especially for breakfast and dinner, try not to be too greasy, which will increase the burden on the stomach. Not to mention, it will do some damage to the lungs.

For young people, you can run in the morning and do yoga. For the elderly, you can take part in group activities such as Tai Chi and square dance to exercise. These aerobic exercises are also good for the lungs.

There were no obvious symptoms in the early stage of pulmonary nodules. Physical examination is the main way to find pulmonary nodules, and it needs to be done once a year to effectively avoid pulmonary nodules.