Considering Lung Transplant
If your lung disease is getting worse and you’re considering a transplant, you probably have a lot of questions. Mayo Clinic can help you understand whether transplant may be an option, when it may be time for an evaluation, and what other options may be available.
Your transplant options depend on more than your diagnosis.
A lung transplant can be a life-changing option for many people with serious lung disease. Mayo Clinic experts have deep experience in pulmonology and lung transplant. They bring that expertise together to understand your health and help determine whether now may be the right time to consider transplant.
Your team looks at factors such as:
- Severity of your lung disease
- Changes in breathing, oxygen needs, and daily activity
- Treatments you’ve tried and how well they’ve worked
- Other health conditions that may affect your options
- Support you may need during evaluation and care
Understand your transplant options.
An evaluation can help clarify whether lung transplant is right for you now, if another treatment may be an option, or if your team needs more information.
A path forward for serious or complex needs.
Advanced or rare lung disease, another serious health condition, or a complex treatment history can make your options less clear. Mayo Clinic can bring together the specialists you need to understand what care options fit your situation.
Get another opinion or start a referral.
If you want a second opinion or have questions about a referral, Mayo Clinic can review your medical information and help you understand what comes next. You can contact Mayo Clinic directly or ask your doctor to refer you.
Conditions commonly treated for lung transplant.
Lung transplant may be an option for people with many different conditions, including:
Your diagnosis is important, but there’s more to consider when deciding whether a transplant is right for you. An evaluation can help you understand what’s possible.
Explore lung transplant care at Mayo Clinic.
