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. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Dr. Eva Bonifacio
Dr. Abraham Morones García
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Ricardo Andrés Solís García
Dr. Patricia Paola López Peláez
Dr. Abisaí Montaño Martínez
Dr. Alejandra Seligson Ríos
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.