What are the effects of smoking after lung nodule surgery?

1. Smoking after lung nodule surgery can lead to pneumonia and respiratory abnormalities, which are detrimental to the recovery process.

2. Lung nodule surgery is a direct method to treat lung nodules. Post-surgery, the lesion can be removed, alleviating symptoms and improving the patient's quality of life. After lung nodule surgery, lung tissue has not fully recovered. At this time, you should not smoke. Cigarette smoke contains a large amount of harmful components such as carbon monoxide, nicotine, and tar. These harmful substances enter the respiratory tract through the mouth and reach the lungs, causing local infections that can lead to pneumonia. Additionally, toxic substances directly damage the tissue cells of the respiratory system, resulting in abnormal respiratory function, mainly manifested as chest pain, cough, etc., which adversely affects the recovery of the disease.

3. After lung nodule surgery, if the patient develops pneumonia, antibiotic medications such as Penicillin V Potassium Tablets and Cephalosporin Granules can be administered under the guidance of a physician. Post-surgery patients should also avoid smoking. Meanwhile, their diet should be light and easy to digest, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.