Study Reveals High Prevalence of Lung Nodules in Non-Smokers

New research finds over 40% of non-smokers have lung nodules, raising questions about current lung health guidelines.

Research involved over 10,000 non-smoking participants from Northern Europe.
42% of participants had at least one lung nodule, with 11% having clinically relevant nodules.
Lung nodules were more common in men and increased with age across both genders.
Most nodules are benign, but the findings suggest a need to reassess lung cancer screening protocols.
The study emphasizes the importance of understanding incidental findings in routine chest imaging.