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The cost of a lung transplant is quite high and can cost about $400,000 for a single lung transplant and $800,000 for a double lung transplant. You can receive help from anyone to come up with the funds to be put on the lung transplant list.

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Will a Lung transplant help someone with pulmonary fibrosis?

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Is a lung transplant necessary for interstitial lung disease?

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What happens when one receives a lung transplant?

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How much does a new lung for a lung transplant cost?

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Which is simpler heart or heart lung transplant?

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Can lung cancer be cured by removing the diseased organ?

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