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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

    Are you a candidate for lung transplant?
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Are You a Candidate for a Lung Transplant?

    October 12, 2018

    You should find out whether you're a candidate for a lung transplant relatively early in your disease by undergoing an evaluation. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

    Tagged with: cardiothoracic surgery, lung disease, lung transplant, organ transplant, transplant, transplant evaluation

    Are you a candidate for lung transplant?
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    Recognize the Stages of COPD and How to Treat It

    February 12, 2018

    COPD has four stages. Learn more about how symptoms progress through these stages and available treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, lung disease, pulmonary disease

    Stages of COPD
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    Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

    June 5, 2014

    Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea

    pulmonary hypertension
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    Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs

    May 6, 2014

    Heart and lung disease patients can benefit from simple exercise routines. Learn more about routine exercise methods and their cardiovascular benefits. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart failure, lung disease, lung diseases, Pulmonary hypertension

    couple running on trail
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    Butt Out: Essential Reasons to Quit Smoking

    November 20, 2013

    Read more about the dangers and effects of smoking cigarettes. Learn how you can improve your health by putting out that butt and making a change today. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: broken bones, cataracts, cigarette, diabetes, hearing loss, heart disease, hip fracture, lung disease, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, quit smoking, smoking cessation, UPMC Health Plan

    put out cigarette

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