Is lung cancer cancer?

Is lung cancer a cancer?

The cornflower shadow in the lungs may be lung cancer, and it is not ruled out that it is caused by other diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc. After this happens, further examination is needed, and then targeted treatment is carried out according to the cause.

1. Pneumonia:

Considering that it is caused by pathogen infection, frequent smoking or inhalation of irritating gases can also cause this disease, which can easily lead to lung inflammation and exudation, and local shadows may appear in imaging examinations. You can take oral amoxicillin capsules, penicillin V potassium tablets, cefuroxime axetil tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Tuberculosis:

Considering the infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the disease is contagious and can be spread through droplets. After the mycobacterium multiplies in the lungs, it will engulf lung cells and cause inflammatory lesions of lung tissue, leading to local tissue nodular lesions, accompanied by symptoms such as cough and asthma. Oral medications such as isoniazid tablets, rifampicin tablets, and pyrazinamide tablets can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Lung cancer:

The cause is related to genetic factors. Frequent smoking or inhalation of chemicals can also cause this disease. After the disease occurs, it will cause lung lesions, and popcorn-like low-density and high-density shadows will appear in the lungs, accompanied by symptoms such as coughing up blood and coughing. It can be treated by lobectomy, and radiotherapy can be performed when necessary to control the development of the disease.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, it may also be the cause of lung metastasis. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time. During treatment, you should quit smoking and drinking, and keep the indoor air fresh, which will help you recover from the disease.