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Does Cold Cause Nodules In Lungs?
Question: CAN YOU GET SPOTS ON YOUR LUNGS FROM COLDS OR INFECTIONS THAT COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR CANCEROUS NODULES ?
Brief Answer:
nodule/mass is a distinct area of change
Detailed Answer:
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The cold most usually only affects the upper airways and not the lungs.
Bronchitis affects the airways (bronchioles) and not the lung tissue itself (this is pneumonia).
Bronchitis may show changes along the airways but is not associated with a distinct mass.
With pneumonia, there may a generalized change in the area of the lung affected. This normally shows up as a ill defined whitening area in the lungs.
It does not normally show as a distinct mass.
The borders of the area affected are not distinct.
A nodule or mass is normally a distinct, well circumscribed area that appears different
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
nodule/mass is a distinct area of change
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The cold most usually only affects the upper airways and not the lungs.
Bronchitis affects the airways (bronchioles) and not the lung tissue itself (this is pneumonia).
Bronchitis may show changes along the airways but is not associated with a distinct mass.
With pneumonia, there may a generalized change in the area of the lung affected. This normally shows up as a ill defined whitening area in the lungs.
It does not normally show as a distinct mass.
The borders of the area affected are not distinct.
A nodule or mass is normally a distinct, well circumscribed area that appears different
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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