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Lung Transplants 2/2

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Overview:
According to the American Lung Association, more than 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung disease, such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This interview covers lung disease and lung transplants.

Part two of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

  • Lung transplants - success rate
  • Preventing lung transplant rejection
  • Inhaled cyclosporine
  • Organ donation

Guest:
Dr. Aldo Iacono, medical director of lung transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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