Is blood in sputum from lung nodules lung cancer?

Is blood in sputum from lung nodules lung cancer?

The blood in the sputum of lung nodules may be lung cancer or tuberculosis. You need to seek medical attention promptly to clarify the condition and receive targeted treatment.

1. Lung cancer:

Lung cancer originates from malignant tumors of the lung bronchial mucosa or glands, and is mainly caused by long-term smoking, air pollution, ionizing radiation, genetics and other factors. Patients generally have symptoms such as cough, sputum, chest pain, hissing, and may also have lung nodules. Therefore, lung nodules and sputum may be lung cancer and require timely treatment, surgical treatment, postoperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments.

2. Tuberculosis:

If the patient has pulmonary tuberculosis, it will also cause lung nodules, and will also cause symptoms such as low fever, night sweats, fatigue, etc. When the lungs and bronchial mucosa are damaged, there will also be sputum. Therefore, sputum with lung nodules may also be pulmonary tuberculosis and needs to be treated in time. Take anti-tuberculosis drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, etc.

You should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and avoid eating spicy food, such as spicy hot pot chicken, spicy hot pot, etc.