Cough due to thyroid nodules need surgery?

Question
Hello doctor, I found out I have a thyroid nodule 3 years ago, the last 2 months I cough a lot. So the doctor asked me, does a lot of cough due to thyroid goiter need surgery?
Lien (1980)
Reply
Hello sister! Indications for thyroid surgery depend on the nature and size of the tumor. Her cough could also be caused by a respiratory illness. Therefore, she needs to see an endocrinologist to determine the nature of the goiter and consider whether the cough is caused by a thyroid nodule that requires surgery. You can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System for medical examination and further advice.
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Answered by Doctor of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.