Can patients with pulmonary nodules eat fried dough sticks (Youtiao)?

Generally speaking, patients with pulmonary nodules can eat fried dough sticks (youtiao). The detailed explanation is as follows:

Fried dough sticks are typically made from flour, water, salt, yeast, and other ingredients that are fried. They do not inherently contain specific components that would directly worsen pulmonary nodules or cause other health problems. However, fried dough sticks are high in calories and fat. The frying process may also produce harmful substances such as acrylamide. Excessive consumption could negatively affect health—for example, leading to weight gain and elevated blood lipids—which may indirectly impact overall health and hinder the recovery of patients with pulmonary nodules.

Pulmonary nodule patients are generally advised to follow a light diet and consume more foods rich in protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber, such as lean meat, fish, and Chinese cabbage, to enhance immune function and support recovery. If patients consume large amounts of fried dough sticks, it may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal system and affect the digestion and absorption of nutrients, making it difficult for patients to maintain good physical condition.

If patients with pulmonary nodules also have underlying conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or hyperglycemia, consuming large amounts of high-calorie, high-fat foods like fried dough sticks may lead to poor disease control, which could in turn affect the treatment and recovery of pulmonary nodules.