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2015-09-30 13:03:49
I recently had a lung ct scan done and was diagnosed with a small paraseptal bulla in the left upper lobe. Wth does it mean? I have no breathing problems but I am a smoker
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Bulls is a air containing space and paraseptal means besides septum of lung. As it is only single in your case so no tension. It may be a structural damage and need no further investigation

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