You should only take Vivlodex for short periods of time to minimize the risk for side effects. Avoid serious health complications by taking Vivlodex as directed by your doctor and at the lowest dose possible for your condition.
Pulmonary rehabilitation â Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured exercise program for people with chronic lung diseases, including PF, with the goal of restoring a patientâs ability to function without extreme breathlessness.
About 1,800 lung transplants were done in the United States in 2010. More donor lungs would mean a larger number of suitable lungs available for transplant. Most people who have lung transplants are between the ages of 18 and 65. The surgery sometimes is used for children and older adults. This article focuses on lung transplants in adults. Each patient must go through a careful screening process to make sure he or she is a good candidate for a lung transplant.