How to effectively treat shadows in the lungs

Lung shadows are generally caused by lung lesions. Many people are confused about how to treat lung shadows. Generally speaking, if there are shadows in the lungs, the cause must be determined first, and treatment must be targeted at the cause, while also paying attention to dietary intake.

1. Lung shadows usually refer to high-density areas in the lung parenchyma found in fluoroscopy, which often appear as masses or nodules on chest X-rays or CT scans. The general standard for a mass is a diameter of more than 4 cm, while a nodule usually refers to a diameter of less than 3 cm. Whether it is a lung mass or a nodule, the most common causes are tuberculosis, infection, and tumor. Regardless of which one it is, many doctors advocate observation after anti-inflammatory treatment. This can delay the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and tumor patients, especially tumors. Anti-inflammatory treatment may shrink the tumor on the surface because there will be varying degrees of inflammation around the tumor, while tuberculosis will prolong the treatment course or lead to serious consequences such as the need for surgery. Therefore, as long as shadows are found in the lungs, further diagnosis is needed to determine the appropriate and effective treatment method based on the diagnosis. If you can't diagnose it, you have to find a way to rule it out. There is no middle ground.

2. Shadows in the lungs cannot be diagnosed blindly, but need specific analysis. First, we need to see whether the shape of the shadow is consistent with the imaging diagnosis of tuberculosis, such as whether there are calcification foci in the shadow. Sometimes the images of aspergilloma are very similar to those of lung cancer and tuberculosis. If possible, bronchoscopic lavage examination can be performed, which can exclude tumors on the one hand and fungal infections on the other. Another thing is diagnostic anti-tuberculosis treatment. Some patients will have positive tuberculosis antibodies after anti-tuberculosis treatment.

3. This situation can also be treated with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. In addition, surgical treatment mainly includes radical surgery, palliative surgery, and exploratory surgery. Chemotherapy is also key. You should pay attention to a balanced diet to ensure carbohydrate intake and maintain the patient's physiological functions. You should also pay attention to the patient's psychological treatment.