Uncle Qian, 60, retired at home, and his favorite thing to do was to sit in a rocking chair, listen to the radio and drink strong tea. Uncle Qian coughed and expectorated frequently in recent weeks. Uncle Qian is very puzzled about this. He obviously drinks tea every day to replenish water. Why does he cough? Due to frequent coughing, I went to the hospital for examination under the dissuasion of my wife, Aunt Chang, and found a 4mm pulmonary nodule in my lung. After listening to Uncle Qian's question, the doctor suggested that Uncle Qian should drink less strong tea and have a light diet, and then follow up after half a year.

For patients with pulmonary nodules, drinking light tea is still beneficial. Tea contains more tea polyphenols and some antioxidants, which can resist the secretion of inflammatory mediators and peroxides, thus playing a good role in maintaining the lungs. But pay special attention not to drink strong tea. Because strong tea contains caffeine, theophylline and other substances, drinking strong tea for a long time will cause certain damage to gastric mucosa and intestine, and symptoms such as digestive tract ulcer will appear after a long time. In addition, the long-term accumulation of caffeine in tea will lead to excessive nervousness, and the body is always in an excited state, resulting in insomnia. Patients with pulmonary nodules will not get good sleep, which will increase the burden on the lungs, and at the same time, their own immunity will also decline, which may lead to other diseases.

1. dandelion tea

Dandelion contains inulin, vitamin C, carotene and other nutrients, and is also rich in trace elements, such as iron, calcium and other minerals needed by human body. Dandelion tea can effectively relieve the symptoms of cough and expectoration. Drinking some dandelion soaked in water properly has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, cooling blood and reducing swelling, and has certain relieving and conditioning effects on pulmonary nodules. At the same time, dandelion tea is suitable for patients with halitosis, sore throat and pharyngitis. People with low blood pressure or cold constitution should pay special attention.

2. burdock tea

Burdock tea is golden in color and has a pleasant aroma. On the one hand, it has the function of expelling human toxins, on the other hand, it has the characteristics of nourishing and conditioning. Burdock tea can eliminate toxins produced in the body and clear away lung heat. In addition, burdock tea contains high fiber, which can control blood sugar. Burdock tea is suitable for people with constipation, hypertension and sub-health, and reminds diarrhea patients not to drink it.

Although you can relieve the cough and expectoration of pulmonary nodules by drinking some anti-inflammatory and lung-moistening tea, you should go to the hospital in time for examination and follow the doctor's advice. The above is the answer about whether patients with pulmonary nodules can drink tea. If you have any questions about TCM pulmonary nodules, please leave a message in the comments section. # A healthy summer #