Acupuncture needles may boost lung healing after surgery

This study tests whether adding acupuncture to standard breathing exercises helps people recover lung function more quickly after surgery to remove a lung nodule. About 56 adults aged 18–65 who are scheduled for lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus acupuncture. One week after surgery, researchers will measure lung capacity, pain levels, and quality of life to see if acupuncture provides extra benefits.