Pulmonary nodules are a common clinical sign, which appear as round or irregular lesions with a diameter of 3 cm or more on imaging. It is usually discovered during physical examination or during diagnosis and treatment of other diseases. Most patients' early symptoms are not obvious, and only a few patients show symptoms of dry cough, chest tightness or even hemoptysis. So what can be done to effectively avoid and prevent pulmonary nodules? If you do these 7 points, the doctor will be happy for you.
Smoke is the primary factor that causes the appearance of pulmonary nodules. The lungs are filters for external air to enter the body. If the lungs are contaminated by external dust, smoke, haze particles, etc., their own purification function will be weakened. It will cause various diseases, and pulmonary nodules are one of them, so the first factor for lung health is to quit smoking.
Wear a mask as soon as you go out, and try to avoid going out when there is a lot of traffic. This can reduce the inhalation of car exhaust. In addition, it is also necessary to regularly open windows for ventilation to breathe fresh air. It is also beneficial to the expansion of the lungs.
In daily cooking, we should adhere to the principle of less oil, less salt and less sugar. In addition, we often eat some white foods such as lotus root, yam, white radish, fish, etc., which can be used to moisten and nourish the lungs, especially for breakfast. Try not to be too greasy with dinner, as it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause certain damage to the lungs.
Young people can go for a jog in the morning and do yoga. Older people can participate in group activities such as Tai Chi and square dancing. These aerobic exercises not only exercise the body but are also good for the lungs. Certain benefits.
There are no obvious symptoms of pulmonary nodules in the early stage. Physical examination is the main way to detect pulmonary nodules, so annual physical examination is necessary to effectively avoid pulmonary nodules.