What is the purpose of lung transplantation?

The purpose of lung transplantation is to replace damaged or diseased lungs with healthy ones from a donor. Lung transplantation is typically considered for people with end-stage lung diseases, such as:

- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

- Cystic fibrosis

- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

- Sarcoidosis

- Pulmonary hypertension

Lung transplantation can improve quality of life and survival rates for people with these conditions. The goal of lung transplantation is to restore lung function, reduce symptoms, and allow patients to live longer and healthier lives.

Lung transplantation is a complex surgical procedure that requires a team of skilled healthcare professionals. The procedure typically involves removing the diseased lungs and replacing them with healthy donor lungs. The donor lungs are attached to the recipient's airways and blood vessels, and the recipient's immune system is suppressed to prevent rejection of the donor lungs.

After lung transplantation, patients will need to take lifelong immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection of the donor lungs. They will also need to be closely monitored by their healthcare team for any complications or signs of rejection.