When the small nodules in both lungs are 4mm in diameter, it is not necessary to treat them, and they should be followed up and observed on a regular basis.
Smaller nodules in the lungs are usually found in the process of routine physical examination, for the diameter of the lung nodules less than 5mm, tumor markers test is not abnormal, and there is no discomfort symptoms at present, most do not need to carry out treatment, consider and long-term living environment, work environment pollution related.
Small nodules of 4mm in the lungs are mostly seen in people with a history of smoking. In addition, people with special occupations, such as those who run barbecue stores, work in coal mines, decoration, cement manufacturing, sawdust, etc., are also prone to develop small nodules in the lungs.
For small 4mm nodules in both lungs, there is no need to worry too much. men over 50 years old with a history of smoking are recommended to undergo a low-dose lung spiral CT examination once a year, mainly to observe whether there is any change in the number, size, and shape of the lung nodules and to prevent lung tumors.
When the lung nodules are getting bigger and bigger, accompanied by irritating cough, it is necessary to be highly vigilant, combined with sputum cell culture, tumor markers and other tests to make a clear diagnosis, and if necessary, carry out puncture to take biopsy cells to do histopathological examination.
In conclusion, when small nodules are found in both lungs, it is recommended to have further examination, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular follow-up.