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I need to know if there is any possibilty of lung transplantation?

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DEPENDS: Lung transplant is considered in pts with advanced lung dysfunction such as emphysema, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary vascular disease.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Greatly Depends: Hello. It greatly depends on the type of lung disease and how bad it is. The best thing to do is to take all your records and see the nearest lung transplant center. They will give you a much better answer. But, yes, lung transplantation is a viable option for some patients.

Answered 10/4/2016

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