Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. What is the condition of a pulmonary bulla?Doctor's answer:
A bulla is a relatively common lung disease, generally primarily related to emphysema, formed by excessive inflation of the alveoli. Whether there is a bulla can be determined through chest CT, or confirmed through related examinations such as chest X-rays. Small bullae may not require treatment and can be followed up regularly. However, if they are too large, surgery may need to be considered, as they are prone to rupture, which can cause spontaneous pneumothorax.