Thyroid nodules can be treated with follow-up and observation, or surgical removal, depending on the degree of progression of the disease. For benign and asymptomatic thyroid nodules, regular follow-up is usually sufficient, and ultrasonography can be used to observe any changes in the size and shape of the nodules. If the ultrasound suggests that the nodule has a tendency to become malignant, surgery is usually required. If the size of the thyroid nodule increases significantly and pressure symptoms (such as difficulty in breathing and swallowing) appear, it can also be treated by surgery. Patients with thyroid nodules are advised to go to regular hospitals in time to improve the relevant examinations and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance, so as to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.