Patient's question:
Yesterday I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that I have a pulmonary bleb in the upper lobe of my lung. I would like to ask the doctor what might have caused this?Doctor's answer:
Generally, bullae are caused by chronic bronchitis, meaning that the long-term, recurring episodes of bronchitis lead to this condition. In such cases, it is important to be cautious of sudden rupture of bullae. If a sudden rupture occurs again, it may lead to a recurrence of pneumothorax, causing symptoms such as severe shortness of breath and chest tightness. It is recommended that the patient be hospitalized for treatment.