I have copd and emphysema. what do i need to do to become a candidate for a lung transplant?

Many issues....: To be a good candidate with lung transplant you have to have stopped smoking for 1 year, typically be below the age of 75, have a strong social support system, have no history of cancer within the last 5 years and have good cardiac function. Also you cannot typically have a history of hepatitis, HIV or blood cancer/leukemias.

Quit smoking first: First thing is to stop smoking and go to see a pulmonologist for a full evaluation and to get referred to a transplant program.