How to scientifically treat lung nodules? Here is a summary!

The treatment of pulmonary nodules has made significant progress in recent years. With the continuous development of medical technology, more and more treatment methods have been studied and applied.

At present, the treatment of lung nodules mainly includes surgical treatment, drug treatment and radiotherapy . Let’s follow Yongzhou Lingling District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital to learn more about it.

1. Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment is the main treatment for pulmonary nodules, especially for the removal of malignant and benign pulmonary nodules . With the development of thoracoscopic technology, minimally invasive surgery has become an important means of treating pulmonary nodules. Through thoracoscopic surgery, pulmonary nodules can be effectively removed while reducing trauma and complications, thereby improving the patient's quality of life and prognosis.

2. Drug treatment

Drug therapy also plays an important role in the treatment of lung nodules. For some benign lung nodules, drug therapy can control the growth of nodules and relieve symptoms . However, for malignant lung nodules, drug therapy can usually only relieve symptoms and prolong survival, but cannot cure the disease.

3. Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy is also an important method for the treatment of lung nodules. Radiotherapy can effectively relieve the symptoms of malignant lung nodules, reduce the size of nodules, and improve the quality of life of patients. Radiotherapy is usually combined with surgical treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence and metastasis. In addition to traditional treatments, some emerging treatment methods have emerged in recent years, such as photodynamic therapy, radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, etc. These treatments have shown certain efficacy and advantages in the treatment of lung nodules, providing patients with more options.

4. Photodynamic therapy

Photodynamic therapy is a treatment method that combines laser technology and photosensitizer drugs. By injecting photosensitizers into the patient's blood and then using lasers to irradiate the lungs, the photosensitizers produce chemical reactions within the nodule tissue, thereby destroying the nodules. This method can accurately locate the nodules and reduce damage to surrounding normal tissues .

5. Radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation

Radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation destroy lung nodules by generating high temperatures. Radiofrequency ablation is done by inserting electrodes into the nodules, while microwave ablation uses microwave energy to generate high temperatures in the nodule tissue, thereby destroying the nodules. Both methods can be performed under local anesthesia and have the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery .

These emerging treatments are gradually being widely used in clinical practice, but patients still need to make decisions based on their own condition and doctor's advice.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Deng Huafeng, Yongzhou Lingling District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

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(Edited by Wx)