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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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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
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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 treatment options.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, lung disease, pulmonary disease
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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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pulmonary Hypertension

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
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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
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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

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

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Recognize the Stages of COPD and How to Treat It

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