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Transforming Lives with Lung Transplant
A lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. This treatment is typically recommended for individuals with end-stage lung disease who have not responded to other medical treatments. Depending on the patient's condition, a single lung, both lungs, or, in some cases, lungs and a heart may be transplanted. Lung transplants can significantly improve breathing, lung capacity, and overall quality of life, allowing recipients to regain independence and better physical function.
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Benefits Of Lung Transplant
- Improved breathing and oxygenation levels.
- Increased physical activity and exercise tolerance.
- Reduced dependency on oxygen therapy.
- Enhanced emotional well-being due to restored physical health.
- Prolonged life expectancy for those with severe lung disease.
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Overview
A lung transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. This treatment is typically recommended for individuals with end-stage lung disease who have not responded to other medical treatments. Depending on the patient's condition, a single lung, both lungs, or, in some cases, lungs and a heart may be transplanted. Lung transplants can significantly improve breathing, lung capacity, and overall quality of life, allowing recipients to regain independence and better physical function.
Symptoms
- Persistent shortness of breath
- Chronic fatigue
- Frequent lung infections
- Chronic cough (often with sputum)
- Bluish tint to lips or nails (due to low oxygen levels)
- Swelling in the lower limbs due to reduced oxygen delivery
Causes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Emphysema
- Severe lung infections or trauma
The typical steps involved in Lung Transplant
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Comprehensive tests, imaging scans, and bloodwork are performed to assess the patient’s eligibility.
- Finding a Donor: The patient is placed on a transplant waiting list, as lung donors must be closely matched based on size, blood type, and tissue compatibility.
- Pre-Operative Preparation: Once a donor match is found, the patient is notified and admitted for surgery preparation.
- Surgery: The diseased lung(s) are removed, and the donor lung(s) are placed and connected to the airway and blood vessels.
- Post-Surgery Recovery: The patient stays in the ICU for close monitoring, followed by rehabilitation to regain lung strength and prevent complications.
FAQs
Following a lung transplant, patients are on anti-rejection medications such as immunosuppressants for the rest of their lives. Some of the side-effects of these medications include weight gain, stomach problems, and growth of facial hair. In the long term, anti-rejection medications can increase the risk of diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, kidney damage, and hypertension.
