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A subpleural bulla ("bullae" is the plural form) is a bubble-like structure which forms in the lungs (just beneath the lung's cover : "pleura" - hence the name) as a result of a disease called "emphysema". A mild form of this disease is rather common and often without any symptoms in younger adults. The bullae are defined as to be at least 1 cm in diameter and to have a wall less than 1 mm thick. Eventually, they may rupture and cause a transient sharp chest pain which resolves by itself within a brief period of time, called "spontaneous pneumothorax".
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What lung disease is characterized by bullae?
Emphysema is a lung disease that is characterized by the presence of larger-than-normal air spaces in the lungs called bullae. These bullae can impair lung function and lead to symptoms like shortness of breath.
What is the plural form of bulla?
The plural form of bulla is bullae.
Is Bullae both sungular and plural?
The noun 'bullae' is the plural form of 'bulla'
Are subpleural bullae dangerous?
Subpleural bullae are focal regions of emphysema with no discenible wall. If the blebs rupture, the inhaled air escapes from airways into the thoracic cavity and causes pneumothorax or lung collapse. It is usually treated with oxygen therapy and surgery.
What is the meaning of bullae?
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Why are papal proclamations called bulls?
A leaden seal is affixed around a cord and attached to the proclamation. These leaden seals are called bullae. Every papal proclamation has the papal bullae attached to it. On one side of the papal bullae is an engraved picture of two saints, and on the other side is the name and seal of the issuing pope. The bullae attachment is considered authentication of the document as being from the pope. Hence the proclamations are called bulls because of the bullae's attachment.
What is a diagnosis that reads Emphysematous blebs and bullae?
Lungs A bleb is due to the rupture of the wall of the alveolus, allowing air to escape into the alveolar layer of the pleura. With a bulla, there is distention of the alveoli with atrophy, followed by rupture and the formation of an unusually large air filled cavity. Blebs and bullae can be single, multiple, small or distended enough to occupy an entire hemithorax. Frequently bilateral and usually associated with a generalized pulmonary emphysema. Note: The majority of emphysematous blebs are caused by cigarette smoking.
Why were papal bulls called that?
A leaden seal is affixed around a cord and attached to the proclamation. These leaden seals are called bullae. Every papal proclamation has the papal bullae attached to it. On one side of the papal bullae is an engraved picture of two saints, and on the other side is the name and seal of the issuing pope. The bullae attachment is considered authentication of the document as being from the pope. Hence the proclamations are called bulls because of the bullae's attachment.
What is the name of a blister larger than one half cm in diameter?
BullaPlural, bullae
What is the medical term meaning large blister?
Bulla (a large vesicle)bullaA bulla (plural bullae) is a large blister.
What is lung compliance?
Lung compliance = Lung expandability
Which lung has three lobes?
The right lung has three lobes.
