which can result in a collapsed lung. If blebs become larger or come together to form a larger cyst, they are called bulla. Unless a pneumothorax occurs, or the bulla becomes very large, there are ...

Paraseptal emphysema usually affects the upper parts of your lung. Fluid-filled sacs called bullae form on the organ’s surface. If you have been diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema, chances are ...

A large team of surgeons and organ transplant researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found an association between lung transplant patients who become infected with the ...

Marijuana is associated with impaired lung function that may not be evident on spirometric testing alone. Marijuana may contribute to bullous lung disease, although further evidence is needed to ...

The Baylor Medicine NTM Infection Program brings together specialists that can help you identify, understand, and manage NTM lung infections. As a leading center for comprehensive NTM care, we aim to ...

lacking distinct margination on the skin to identify the area of infected tissue (Sekeres, 2000). Quickly spreading erythema, ecchymosis with vesicles enlarging to purple bullae, should ...