What Causes Lung Blebs

Blebs: Small air blisters that can sometimes burst and allow air to leak into the space that surrounds the lungs. Lung disease: Damaged lung tissue is more likely to collapse and can be caused by many types of underlying diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and pneumonia.

How do you treat lung blebs?

The operation for bleb resection can be done via mini-thoracotomy or thoracoscopy. The procedure is performed with general anesthesia using a special endotracheal tube that allows intentional collapse of the lung which is operated on. The procedure is performed through a series of small incisions.

Are blebs in lungs normal?

Blebs and bullae may be related to an underlying disease process such as emphysema / chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but they (blebs in particular) may also be found in young, healthy people with no other medical issues.