What Causes Lung Bulla
The Most Common Cause of a Lung Bulla Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Other Conditions Associated with Lung Bullae Are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin...
The most common cause of a lung bulla is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Other conditions associated with lung bullae are alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Marfan syndrome, Ehler-Danlos syndrome, cocaine smoking, sarcoidosis, HIV infection, and intravenous (IV) drug abuse.
How do you treat lung bullae?
A bullectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing bullae, which are enlarged, damaged air sacs in the lungs. A surgeon will remove one or more bullae through small incisions in the chest.
What is the treatment for bullous emphysema?
As with other forms of emphysema, bullous emphysema is treated with different types of inhalers. This can help alleviate any shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. In some cases, your doctor may recommend supplemental oxygen therapy. A steroid inhaler may also be prescribed.
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