What does it mean to have ground-glass nodules in the lung?
Apr 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Ground-glass lung nodules are a radiological description, often caused by conditions such as pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, or pulmonary hamartoma. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation and follow doctor's instructions for targeted treatment. Besides these factors, such nodules may also be due to lung cancer; therefore, prompt medical attention is recommended. Patients should actively cooperate with their doctors' treatment plans and strengthen self-care.
Ground-glass lung nodules are a radiological description, often triggered by conditions such as pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, or pulmonary hamartoma. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment according to medical advice are necessary. The specific causes are analyzed below:
1. Pneumonia
Infection by pathogens can lead to inflammatory reactions in the terminal airways, alveoli, and lung interstitium. When the alveolar walls are affected, nodular changes may appear in the lungs, accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath. After onset, follow medical advice to take medications such as ribavirin tablets, cefixime granules, or enteric-coated erythromycin tablets to alleviate symptoms.
2. Pneumoconiosis
When inorganic mineral dust is inhaled into the lungs and accumulates over a long period in lung tissue, it may easily cause diffuse lesions, and in severe cases, form ground-glass nodules. In such cases, follow medical guidance to use tetrandrine tablets, acetylcysteine granules, ambroxol-clenbuterol oral solution, etc. Lung transplantation may be considered if necessary.
3. Pulmonary Hamartoma
Pulmonary hamartoma is a benign tumor occurring in the lung. It may stimulate lung tissue by triggering an immune response, leading to inflammatory proliferation and the formation of nodules of varying severity. After diagnosis, follow medical instructions to use drugs such as bromhexine hydrochloride injection, ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, or pentoxyverine citrate tablets. Maintain good indoor hygiene during treatment.
Besides the above-mentioned causes, lung cancer may also be a possible factor. It is recommended to seek timely medical care, actively cooperate with treatment, and strengthen personal care.
