Patient's question:
Brother's breathing is a bit problematic. After a careful check, it was found that there are bullae in the lungs. However, brother doesn't know if his body can tolerate the suggestion for surgery, and this surgery also carries risks. Under what circumstances should the bullae be resected? He mainly shows shortness of breath, sometimes difficulty breathing.Doctor's answer:
If this situation suddenly leads to a severe pneumothorax and causes difficulty in breathing, and the examination of the lung tissue is very severe, drainage surgery should be performed first to quickly restore the expansion of the lung tissue and prevent complications such as atelectasis. Suggestions and Advice: It is recommended to first ensure complete expansion of the lung tissue after drainage, gradually recover, pay attention to rest, and avoid strenuous exercise as much as possible. Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted. If the bullae are significant and there is a possibility of recurrent pneumothorax, surgical treatment of the bullae should be considered.