Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested 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. It is formed when alveoli are excessively inflated. Whether a bulla exists can be determined through chest CT scans, as well as other 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 lead to spontaneous pneumothorax.