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Why Is a Lung Transplant Recommended?
Why Is a Lung Transplant Recommended?
Lung transplantation is indicated for patients with chronic, end-stage lung disease who are failing maximal medical therapy, or for whom no effective medical therapy exists. General indications include:
- Untreatable end-stage pulmonary disease of any etiology
- Substantial limitation of daily activities
- Limited life expectancy
- Ambulatory patient with rehabilitation potential
- Acceptable nutritional status
- Satisfactory psychosocial profile and emotional support system
Some of the diseases that may require a lung transplant among this population include:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis for other causes
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-specific interstitial pneumonia
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Bronchoalveolar carcinoma
- Re-transplant bronchiolitis obliterans
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic lung disease
- Heart disease or heart defects affecting the lungs
Lung transplants can now be performed in all ages - from newborn to adult. Your physician will discuss the lung transplant selection criteria with you.