Isoniazid could treat lung nodes. Isoniazid was the first choice for the treatment of lung cancer, and it had a strong suppressive and killing effect on MTB. Commonly used drugs for treating lung cancer include isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. Most of them would shrink or even disappear after receiving the appropriate medication. Therefore, there was no need to worry too much about small lung nodes caused by infection.
The changes in the lung nodes within three months of reexamination usually required close attention. If there was no obvious change in the lung node during this period, that is, the diameter did not increase or decrease by more than 2mm, it was generally considered stable. In this case, it could be considered to extend the interval between reexaminations to 6 or 12 months. However, if the lung node had a significant increase or decrease of more than 2mm within three months, especially if it increased by more than 8mm, it would require a high degree of vigilance and there might be a risk of malignant tumors. In this case, it is recommended to consult a surgeon to determine if surgery is needed. In general, during the reexamination of lung nodes, the diameter change of less than 2mm was usually caused by measurement error, not because the size of the node had really changed. If the follow-up showed that the tumor had shrunk, it was usually good news. However, if the tumor grows significantly in a short period of time, it may be inflammation or a highly malignant tumor in a few cases. However, if the tumor enlarged significantly over a long period of time, it was necessary to be on high alert for the possibility of malignant tumor.
A lung ground-glass node was a type of lung node that appeared to have the texture of matte glass on CT images. The ground-glass nodes of the lung could be benign, such as lung inflammation, fungus infection, charcoal deposit, etc., or they could be malignant, such as lung cancer. Generally speaking, when the diameter of the ground-glass node was less than 8 mm, the probability of malignant was low. Surgery was not needed, but regular follow-up was needed. If the diameter of the ground-glass node was more than 6 mm, there was an indication for surgical removal. Pathological examination was needed to confirm the diagnosis. When dealing with the ground-glass nodes of the lung, pneumonectomy under thoracoscopy could be performed as soon as possible, and pathological examination could be performed to avoid missed diagnosis or delayed diagnosis. However, the specific treatment method should be determined according to the doctor's suggestion and the patient's specific condition. In short, the severity of the lung ground-glass node depended on its size, growth trend, and other characteristics, so further examination and evaluation were needed to determine the best treatment plan.
Sanwei Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder generally could not eradicate lung nodes, but it could play an auxiliary role in treatment. The three commonly used Chinese medicines were Huangqi, Baishu, and Fuling. Huangqi has the effect of replenishing qi and elevating yang, consolidating the surface and stopping sweating. It can be used to improve the symptoms of fatigue and night sweats in patients with lung nodes. Bai Zhu had the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying the dampness and promoting water. It was often used for weak spleen and stomach. The poria cocos had the effect of reducing swelling, strengthening the spleen, and replenishing qi. It could help improve lung nodes. However, the specific treatment effect varied from person to person. Lung nodes were usually divided into benign and malignant nodes. Benign nodes were usually stimulated by inflammation for a long time, while malignant nodes were usually lung tumors. After treatment with Chinese medicine, the absorption of inflammation could play a role in promoting the symptoms of the tumor, but the tumor may not completely disappear. If it was a malignant tumor, Chinese medicine could not achieve a complete treatment effect, so the tumor could not be eradicated. If the diameter of the tumor was relatively large, the patient could cooperate with the doctor to perform surgical removal to reduce the impact.
The treatment of lung nodes depends on the cause and nature of the nodes. Lung nodes can be divided into infectious and non-infectious. For infectious nodes, treatment methods include taking corresponding anti-infective treatments according to different pathogen, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antimycotic drugs. For non-infectious nodes, the treatment method was based on the pathological type to choose the corresponding chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immune suppression therapy. For benign tumors, conservative treatment was a common method, including observation and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Surgery was a common treatment method, especially for malignant or enlarged nodes with increased solid components. However, the specific treatment plan should be judged and decided by the specialist according to the specific condition of the patient.
The treatment methods for lung isolation mainly included medication and surgery. Surgery could be considered for patients with pneumonopathic isolation, especially those who had repeated respiratory tract infections. Surgery should be performed after infection control, and antibiotics should be used as usual. Common medical treatments included the use of antibiotics such as penicillin and bromhexine. Surgery was mainly to remove the lung tissue to achieve the goal of curing the disease. For patients with lobar lung isolation, if respiratory tract infection occurs repeatedly within a few months, surgery should be considered. For patients with extralobar lung isolation, surgery was needed to remove the pathological lung tissue according to the specific situation, correct the possible abnormalities, and safely ligate the abnormal arteries and veins. For pregnant women who were found to have lung isolation before childbirth, they could be treated with medication or surgery after childbirth. In short, the treatment method for lung isolation should be determined according to the patient's specific condition and the doctor's guidance.
The treatment method for lung nodes depends on the cause and nature of the nodes. There were two types of lung nodes: infectious and non-infectious. For infectious nodes, the treatment method included selecting the corresponding antibiotics according to the different pathogen. For example, nodes caused by the fungus needed empiric anti-inflammatory treatment, and fungi infection needed antimycotic treatment. For non-infectious nodes, the treatment methods included determining the pathological type of malignant tumor through transcendence puncture or surgical bronchoscopy, and then taking corresponding measures such as chemotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. For nodes that may be caused by an immune system disease, appropriate immune suppression treatment can be carried out in combination with immune immune serum monitoring. In short, for the lung nodes, a comprehensive assessment and treatment should be carried out according to the specific situation. It was best to make treatment decisions under the guidance of a specialist.
The eight methods of treating lung diseases in traditional Chinese medicine included dispersing the lung, purifying the lung, clearing the lung, purging the lung, warming the lung, nourishing the lung, and astringing the lung. Among them, dispersing the lung and purifying the lung were commonly used in clinical practice. Releasing the lung could be done by using herbs such as ephedra to dredge the lung qi, while purifying the lung could be done by using Chinese medicine to clear the lung heat and purge the lung qi. Other methods included clearing the lungs and resolving phlegm, purging the lungs and expelling toxins, warming the lungs and resolving phlegm, nourishing the lungs and relieving cough, nourishing the lungs and replenishing qi, astringing the lungs and consolidating the exterior, and so on. These methods could be treated through traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, scraping, and other means. It should be noted that these methods should be performed by professional doctors or professionals. In addition, nourishing the lungs was also an important aspect of treating lung diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. One could maintain the health of the lungs through diet conditioning, rest, and indoor ventilation.
The treatment for lung cancer included medication and surgery. Drug therapy was the most commonly used method. It usually used a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs, including isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. Surgery was rarely used in clinical practice. It was only considered when the effect of internal medicine was not good, the cavity was serious, hemoptysis could not be ruled out, lung cancer, hemothorax, or other serious situations. After the diagnosis of lung cancer, a timely diagnosis and reasonable treatment under the guidance of a specialist could achieve clinical recovery in most cases.
In ancient times, the treatment of consumption was mainly through Chinese medicine. Lung consumption was an infectious, chronic, and debilitating disease. The patient would cough, cough up blood, have hot flashes, and other symptoms, as well as have night sweats and gradually lose weight. The treatment methods in ancient times mainly included Chinese medicine, diet therapy, and qigong. Traditional Chinese medicine summarized the occurrence of phthisis as two points: the phthisis worm and the weakness of vital qi. It also used Chinese medicine to regulate the body. However, the treatment methods in ancient times were relatively simple, and it was meaningful to understand the ancient medical culture. Modern medicine used anti-tb drugs, surgery, and immune therapy to treat tb. In general, there were relatively limited treatment methods for patients with lung cancer in ancient times, while the development of modern medicine provided more options for the treatment of lung cancer.
In ancient times, the main method of treating phthisis was through Chinese medicine. In ancient times, consumption was an incurable disease. Due to limited medical technology and people's lack of knowledge of the disease, it was easy to delay the treatment. The ancient treatment methods mainly included the use of traditional Chinese medicine such as Butian Dazao Pill, Baihe Gujin Soup, Baozhen Soup, and other drugs to improve the condition. Although ancient times did not have modern advanced technology and medicine, it was usually possible to use Chinese medicine to regulate the body. However, modern medicine already had anti-viral drugs and a vaccine against it. They could effectively treat it. In general, the treatment methods for lung cancer in ancient times were relatively limited, and the development of modern medicine provided more options for the treatment of lung cancer.