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Small lung nodules: How often should they be monitored?
Lung Health | Last Active: Jun 16, 2023 | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I recently had a 6 month follow up scan for 2 nodules. One was 8mm and the other 9mm groundglass. My follow up scan reported that I have 2 new indeterminate nodules. One lower left 3mm, and the other 6mm lower right. The 9mm groundless has resolved. No mention of the 8mm. The lung rads was 4a and also said these were suspicious of malignancy. I'm very anxious about this. These new nodules seem small. I'm not sure why the report says , they are suspicious. I'm 59 and a former smoker. I do vape and not sure if vaping could cause nodules. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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My doctor was very happy that I quit smoking. She knows that I vape and would like me to stop that also. I have a follow- up scan in July, and I am going to stop vaping, just to see if it will make a difference on the next scan. I'm really hoping it does.
Thank you for response and for the article.
@mn1012, getting a scan result that shows lung nodules, no matter how small, can make one anxious. Fellow members @eternity28 @hatshepsut @janeellen @marye2 @pattymac have been in your shoes.
I moved your post to this existing discussion so you can connect with them and others. See
- Small lung nodules: How often should they be monitored? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lungs/
If you would like to get support in quitting vaping, please start a discussions in this group:
- Addiction & Recovery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/addiction-recovery/
When is your next followup to monitor the lung nodules?
My nodules come and go. I have had PLCH for more than 30 years. It's when they grow that my Dr gets worried. I get PFTs, and 6 minute walks and doctor checkups every 3 months and CAT scans every 6 months. STOP vapping. It is as dangerous to the lungs as smoking.
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Here is what one radiology study had to say about vaping injuries to the lungs. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200827101833.htm
There are numerous other reports of changes to lungs as a result of the chemicals use in vape pens, as well as evidence that some may be irreversible. Like any other thing that is relatively new (think Covid) long term effects of vaping are just now becoming evident to the medical community. Have you told your doctor about what & ahow much you vape?
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