What Is a Lung Nodule?
5. Inflammation
Inflammation of body tissues, joints, and organs is a problem that affects many people. It can be very uncomfortable and it can also be dangerous in some cases. Among the most common examples is rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune condition that results in inflammation of the joints. While it primarily affects the joints, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the patient’s lungs.
When this does happen, it can sometimes result in the patient developing lung nodules. Other inflammatory conditions that can cause lung nodules include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, silicosis, and sarcoidosis. Treatment of these underlying conditions will often involve anti-inflammatory medication to at least help reduce the patient’s symptoms.
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