What Is The Treatment For Critical Stage In Tuberculosis And Pneumonia ?
My 67 year old mother is critical due to Tuberclosis and pneumonia .Her right lung is almost destroyed due to TB..This is a 3rd attack of the disease in last 14yrs. She is having difficulty breathing without oxygen and her oxygen levels are pretty low without support..they dropped to 50% at one time when she was off it. pls tell me if she is a candidate of lung transplant and what are her chances. urgently help..i am told lung transplant isnt an option for her .
Wed, 5 Jan 2011
General & Family Physician, Dr. Jagdish's Response
Hi. Welcome To Healthcaremagic
Lung transplantation is indicated for patients with irreversible, progressively disabling, end-stage pulmonary disease (ESPD). The typical lung transplant candidate has a life expectancy of
There are certains indications for lung transplanation. Infection in lung is not an indication. Her age profile >65, chronic TB makes her not suitable candidate for lung transplantation.
Regards, Dr. Jagdish
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What Is The Treatment For Critical Stage In Tuberculosis And Pneumonia ?
Hi. Welcome To Healthcaremagic Lung transplantation is indicated for patients with irreversible, progressively disabling, end-stage pulmonary disease (ESPD). The typical lung transplant candidate has a life expectancy of There are certains indications for lung transplanation. Infection in lung is not an indication. Her age profile 65, chronic TB makes her not suitable candidate for lung transplantation. Regards, Dr. Jagdish