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small bullea on the lungs
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small bullea on the lungs
by spottty, Oct 03, 2006 12:00AM
I have recently had a CT scan done on my neck after a car accident that went well however they discovered small bullae in my lungs the doctor was very vague and i am going to annother in a few days does anyone know if this is bad? My breathing is ok and i show know signs of respitory problems. I quit smoking as soon as i thought there was something wrong.
My family are worried and so am i any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Spottty
My family are worried and so am i any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Spottty
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Oct 11, 2006 12:00AM
, Oct 11, 2006 12:00AM
Bullae can occur with or without emphysema. Also you may have been born with them. When they are near the surface of the lung, bullae can leak air from the lung into the chest. This can cause collapse of the lung, also called pneumothorax. Aside from this, they carry no risk. Small bullae are not a sign of a more serious lung problem.
Having quit smoking, you should seize this opportunity to quit smoking for good. Everyone in the United States has free access to telephonic counseling for quitting tobacco at Quitline (800) QUIT NOW. You may want to look at our giving up smoking information at http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/wellness/smoking/index.aspx for ways to help you to stay smoke free. Also check with your doctor for other quit smoking resources in your area.
Having quit smoking, you should seize this opportunity to quit smoking for good. Everyone in the United States has free access to telephonic counseling for quitting tobacco at Quitline (800) QUIT NOW. You may want to look at our giving up smoking information at http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/wellness/smoking/index.aspx for ways to help you to stay smoke free. Also check with your doctor for other quit smoking resources in your area.
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