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A lung transplant is an operation to remove and replace a diseased lung with a healthy human lung from a donor.
Articles for Lung transplant
"I could take a deep breath for the first time in years"
Born with cystic fibrosis, Sammi Sparke is now embarking on a new life thanks to an organ donor who gave her a new set of lungs and her father's donation of a kidney.
I want to know more about lung transplant surgery
Find out what happens during a lung transplant and read about new surgical techniques.
Introduction
Find out about lung transplants, including when one is needed, the different types of transplant, what the procedure involves and the associated risks.
Lung transplant recovery
Read about recovering from a lung transplant, including information about follow-up appointments, immunosuppressant therapy and preventing infection.
Preparation
If a lung transplant is thought to be an option for you, you will be referred for a transplant assessment.
Risks
Some complications of a lung transplant are related to the procedure itself. Others occur as a result of having to take immunosuppressive medication.
