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People with cystic fibrosis often benefit from a lung transplant, as do some of those with lung cancer. Also, those with long term respiratory diseases will sometimes require a lung transplant.
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How lung transplantation save lifes?
Well, when you get a lung transplantation it IS helping you. It helps you because lungs=you breathing. So when you get a lung transplantation it is REALLY helping you breath.
What is the purpose of lung transplantation?
The purpose of lung transplantation is to replace a lung that no longer functions with a healthy lung. To perform a lung transplantation, there should be potential for rehabilitated breathing function
What is involved in lung transplantation?
removal of one or both diseased lungs from a patient and the replacement of the lungs with healthy organs from a donor
What is lung transplantation?
performed in a specialized organ transplantation hospital. Every transplant hospital in the United States is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and must meet specific requirements.
Name something people donate that can save life?
a heart , a kindney, a lung /lungs
How do you donate a lung?
You have to have 2 really good and strong lungs. Only then you go to the hospital an ask for a lung transplant.. You also have to be willing to die
What procedure is followed in lung transplantation?
lung or lungs are removed and the donor lungs are stitched into place. Drainage tubes are inserted into the chest area to help drain fluid, blood, and air out of the chest. They may remain in place for several days.
What diseases may lead to lung transplanation?
Diseases that may lead to the need for a lung transplantation include cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary hypertension. These conditions can lead to irreversible damage to the lungs, making transplantation the only viable treatment option. Lung transplantation is considered for individuals with end-stage lung disease who have exhausted all other medical interventions.
What is the plural noun for lung?
The plural noun for lung is lungs.
Can you donate a lung?
You don't get to donate a whole lung, only a part of one. You need two donors for each recipient. I'll ad a link.
What types of results are expected after heart-lung transplantation?
Lung and cardiac function are drastically improved after transplantation. Strenuous exercise may still be limited, but quality of life is greatly improved. Of all heart-lung transplant recipients, 90% are satisfied
Can a man's lungs hold more are than a women's lungs?
Lung capacity is a physical difference in the volume of the lungs. Lung capacity depends on how much air can fill the lungs. A man's lung capacity is larger than a woman's lung capacity.
