What does bilateral lung nodules mean?
Oct 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
In general, bilateral pulmonary nodules refer to the presence of nodules in both the left and right lungs of a patient. Bilateral pulmonary nodules typically appear on imaging examinations as focal, round or oval-shaped areas of increased density, each measuring 3 cm or less in diameter, present in both lungs. These nodules may be caused by factors such as smoking, dust exposure, autoimmune diseases, infections, or benign lung tumors.
In general, bilateral pulmonary nodules refer to the presence of nodules in both the left and right lungs of a patient. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Bilateral pulmonary nodules typically appear on imaging examinations as focal, round or oval-shaped areas of increased density, measuring less than or equal to 3 cm in both lungs. These nodules may be caused by factors such as smoking, dust exposure, autoimmune diseases, infections, or benign lung tumors. Patients may experience symptoms including fever, chills, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), cough, and sputum production. If bilateral pulmonary nodules are detected, it is recommended to visit a qualified hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment promptly to avoid disease progression.
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