Emphysema : Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Types, Stages, Life Expectancy, Pathophysiology, Medications, Complications and Treatment

Large holes In The Lungs (Bullae)

Large holes in the lungs (Bullae)
Large holes in the lungs (Bullae)

A few people with emphysema develop empty spaces in the lungs known as bullae. Bullae can be as large as half of the lung tissues. In addition, the giant bullae can also increase the risk of collapsing of lungs i.e., pneumothorax by reducing the available space for the lung to expand normally.