Can traditional Chinese medicine regulate 6mm pulmonary nodules

6mm pulmonary nodules can usually be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, but it needs to be evaluated based on the specific condition. Pulmonary nodules may be related to factors such as inflammation, tuberculosis, benign tumors, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine regulation is mainly applicable to stable small nodules or inflammatory lesions. For 6mm pulmonary nodules with no obvious malignant signs and long-term stability, traditional Chinese medicine can intervene through methods such as nourishing qi and yin, resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules. Commonly used prescriptions, such as Baihe Gujin Decoction, can improve the lung yin deficiency type nodules. Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction is suitable for the nodules of qi stagnation and blood stasis type. It may help regulate the lung function when combined with acupuncture and moxibustion at Feishu and Shanzhong points. After 3-6 months of conditioning, some patients showed a reduction in nodule size or density during follow-up examinations. If the nodule is accompanied by malignant signs such as lobulation and spiculation, or if the volume increases by more than 2 millimeters during follow-up, the effect of traditional Chinese medicine conditioning is limited. In such cases, priority should be given to chest CT enhanced scanning or biopsy, and thoracoscopic surgery may be necessary for resection. When symptoms such as hemoptysis and weight loss are combined, it is even more important to receive standardized diagnosis and treatment from Western medicine. Patients with pulmonary nodules should quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke, maintain a well ventilated living environment, and consume moderate amounts of lung moistening ingredients such as lilies and Tremella fuciformis. It is necessary to have a chest CT scan every 3-6 months, and regular monitoring of nodule changes is still necessary during traditional Chinese medicine treatment. If abnormal growth is found, it should be promptly referred to the respiratory or thoracic surgery department. Maintaining moderate exercise can help enhance lung function, but it should be avoided that vigorous exercise can cause shortness of breath.