Bullae
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Starting with who treats them: the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon is the professional who evaluates pulmonary bullae, air-filled spaces that form inside the lung when tissue is damaged and accumulates in small, larger cavities.
What causes them? They are usually related to conditions that deteriorate lung tissue over time, altering its normal structure.
How they may be noticed? In some cases they produce no discomfort, while in others they are associated with difficulty breathing, especially when they reach a considerable size.
When they are identified or when unexplained shortness of breath appears, it is advisable to have the situation evaluated by this specialist to define the most appropriate follow-up.
Data on 23 doctors who treat bullae
Which specialist treats bullae?
Pulmonary bullae are treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who evaluates whether surgical management is needed based on their size and symptoms. You can book this specialist if you have difficulty breathing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bullae
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
Dr. Nidia Grisel Mendoza Zepeda
Frequently asked questions
What is bullae?
Starting with who treats them: the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon is the professional who evaluates pulmonary bullae, air-filled spaces that form inside the lung when tissue is damaged and accumulates in small, larger cavities.
Which doctor treats bullae?
Pulmonary bullae are treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who evaluates whether surgical management is needed based on their size and symptoms. You can book this specialist if you have difficulty breathing.