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Have Chronic Lung Disease? 5 Reasons to Be Evaluated for a Lung Transplant

January 15, 2019

Many people with chronic lung disease view lung transplants as a last resort. However, you may already be a candidate for a lung transplant. Learn why. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Transplant
Tagged with: American Lung Association, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cystic fibrosis, lung disease, lung transplant, pulmonary fibrosis, surgery
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