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What is the average waiting time for a lung transplant?
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Depends on variables: Many variables to consider such as : location, size of lung, sensitization, cause of lung failure.
Answered 8/31/2018
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Varies: Unfortunately it depends on the Center. Could be 6 months or years.
Answered 12/26/2018
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