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In the management of advanced lung disease, when all other therapeutic options are exhausted, lung transplantation frequently provides an alternative for a wide range of patients in both the adult and pediatric age groups. Transplantation has been shown to improve quality of life, functional endurance, exercise tolerance, and survival in select patient groups.

Today, lung transplantation is considered a viable treatment for many patients with most transplants being performed for end-stage l NetWellness Article (More)

General Information

  • Before Transplantation - Getting on the Lung Transplant List NetWellness Article
  • Heart-and-Lung Transplant MedlinePlus
  • Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation (Merck Manual)
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    • The Body

  • Bronchiectasis MedlinePlus
  • Cystic Fibrosis MedlinePlus
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis MedlinePlus
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    • Complications

  • Complications of Lung Transplantation - Infection and Malignancies NetWellness Article
  • Complications of Lung Transplantation - Rejection NetWellness Article
  • Blood Clots MedlinePlus
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  • Bronchoscopy OSU Article

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  • Lung Transplant Surgery and Recovery NetWellness Article
  • Medications for Lung Transplant Patients NetWellness Article
  • Leery of Organ Donation? Debunking Common Transplant Myths NetWellness Article
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    • Staying Healthy

  • Home Exercise Program for Patients with Heart or Lung Conditions OSU Article
  • My Family Health Portrait
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation (American Thoracic Society)

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