Top 4 search results for "has anyone on here had a lung transplant or have any info on them" in Treatments. To see all results and access other features, sign up for free.

Lung transplant

Overview
Lung transplant may be an option for some people with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have tried every other avenue of treatment. Lung transplants may involve one (single-lung… read more

Oral or intravenous steroids

Overview
Corticosteroids (also referred to as steroids) are prescription medications used to control inflammation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some COPD maintenance medications contain… read more

Lung volume reduction surgery

Overview

Lung volume reduction surgery is an option for some people with severe, advanced emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In these people, the lungs are hyperinflated and cannot… read more

Stop smoking and avoid lung irritants

Overview

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are less able to clear their lungs of irritants such as dust, germs, pollen and other irritants than those without the disease. These COPD symptoms… read more