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Does Stem Cells Help Rejuvenate The Destroyed Lungs?

hi doctor,
one of my relative has lung disorder.he is on home oxygen 24/7.one of his lungs has got destroyed due to tb ..is there any cure for rejuvenating the destroyed lungs??does stem cells has anything to do with improving lungs ?Thanks in advance!!
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, there is no medica cure for destroyed lung due to old tuberculosis except pneumonectomy (surgical removal of lung) and lung transplant.
Stem cells has no role in rejuvenating destroyed lung.
Better to consult cardiothoracic surgeon and discuss about pneumonectomy and lung transplant.
Again operative and post operative risks are of great concern. So discuss all these for surgeon and plan accordingly.
No role of stem cell treatment instead destroyed lung.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your relative. Thanks.
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Does Stem Cells Help Rejuvenate The Destroyed Lungs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, there is no medica cure for destroyed lung due to old tuberculosis except pneumonectomy (surgical removal of lung) and lung transplant. Stem cells has no role in rejuvenating destroyed lung. Better to consult cardiothoracic surgeon and discuss about pneumonectomy and lung transplant. Again operative and post operative risks are of great concern. So discuss all these for surgeon and plan accordingly. No role of stem cell treatment instead destroyed lung. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your relative. Thanks.