Can asthma cause lung nodule in non smoker 52 yr/f had chest xray april - negative, now chest xray july nodule showing?

Nodule: You need a medical workup starting with a tuberculin test an proceeding on to MRI/CT scan

No: Asthma cannot cause lung nodules. Make sure the nodule is confirmed with a follow-up test. Sometimes artifacts are interpreted as possible nodules.

No.: Asthma is a condition in which the airways are hyper-reactive. The lung tissue, or parenchyma, should not show dray evidence of a nodule as a result of asthma alone. It might be advisable to see a pulmonologist for further evaluation.

Not asthma: Chest xray findings in asthma, depending on severity, are typically hyperinflation. Nodules seen on chest xray can be any numerous infectious or non-infectious changes and are typically followed up with a chest CT evaluation and pulmonologist evaluation.