What is Pleuresis?

What is pleurodesis? Pleurodesis is a procedure which involves putting a mildly irritant drug into the space between your lung and chest wall (the pleural space), on one side of your chest. This is done to try to ‘stick’ your lung to the wall of your chest and prevent a further collection of fluid or air in this space.

Can you damage your lungs from breathing too hard?

An intense blow to the chest or sudden impact can cause a bruised lung (pulmonary contusion). Pain and injury can range from minor to severe. If accompanied by shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

What would cause lungs to collapse?

Collapsed lung can be caused by an injury to the lung. Injuries can include a gunshot or knife wound to the chest, rib fracture, or certain medical procedures. In some cases, a collapsed lung is caused by air blisters (blebs) that break open, sending air into the space around the lung.

What is Bullectomy surgery?

Bullectomy is the surgical removal of a bulla, which is a dilated air space in the lung parenchyma measuring more than 1 cm. A bulla that occupies more than 30\% of the hemithorax is referred to as a giant bulla. The most common cause of a lung bulla is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

What is patchy pneumonitis?

Pneumonitis occurs when an irritating substance causes the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs to become inflamed. This inflammation makes it difficult for oxygen to pass through the alveoli into the bloodstream. Many irritants, ranging from airborne molds to chemotherapy drugs, have been linked to pneumonitis.

Is bullectomy painful?

You’ll wake up from your bullectomy with a breathing tube in your chest and an intravenous tube. This can be uncomfortable, but pain medications can help manage the pain at first. You’ll stay in the hospital about three to seven days. Full recovery from a bullectomy usually takes a few weeks after the procedure.

Is bullectomy major surgery?

Bullectomy surgery is major surgery. You will need to undergo several tests before surgery in order to determine if the procedure is right for you and to make the procedure as safe as possible. You may require some or all of the following: Blood tests.