Can you just have a lung transplant for cf or does it have to be a heart and lung transplant?

Yes you can: Transplants for CF are an added challenge because of the colonization of the lungs and sinuses with bacteria that are often resistant to most antibiotics. Many centers have significant expertise in transplant for CF patients (michigan, cleveland , pittsburgh, north carolina to name just a few). If you seek a transplant, you must be otherwise in good health and follow a strict regimen afterwards.

Just a lung: The majority of patients with end stage lung disease from cystic fibrosis receive a lung alone transplant. There are only about 50 combined heart-lung transplants done each year, and most are for severe pulmonary hypertension.

CF/tx: CF patients who are not able to be managed with medical therapy can be considered for lung transplantation. The decision is complex and consists of an assessment of survival benefit as well as whether the candidate is a good patient for the lung transplantation and follow up care.