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biopsy of lung nodule :: Article Creator How To Interpret Lung Nodules On A Chest X-Ray: Can They Be Cancerous? Chest X-rays are an effective method to assess your lungs and heart. It is often considered when a patient complains of symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and persistent cough. Often incidentally, medical professionals detect small, abnormal growths in the lungs, which might cause some worry. These are also known as lung nodules. In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team, Dr Shriram Shenoy, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, explains ways to interpret, assess, and monitor lung nodules. Also Read: Cold Weather and Cigarettes: Heightened Risks for Heart Disease and Impaired Lung Health What Are Lung Nodules? "Lung nodules are tiny growths in the lung tissue that are round or oval in shape and generally have a diameter of less than three centimetres," describes Dr Shenoy, adding that...