Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
UIP Lung Disease Confirmed By CAT Scan. What Is The Life Expectancy? Is Lung Transplant An Option?
Question: My best friends son is suspected of having UIP Lung Disease, the cat scans pretty much confirmed this however they are waiting the results of a lung biopsy. He is 31 and in otherwise good health. What is the life expectancy of someone diagnosed with this disease and is a lung transplant an option?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If the lung biopsy confirms the diagnosis then the prognosis depends on the overall spread of the disease and the extent of lung scarring.
If it is associated with arthritis then the 5-year survival rate is better.
The exact life expectancy is difficult to assess as it depends on various factors and varies from person to person.
The treating physician can best assess the prognosis after a detailed examination and investigations.
Lung transplant is a treatment option which you can discuss with his physician.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
If the lung biopsy confirms the diagnosis then the prognosis depends on the overall spread of the disease and the extent of lung scarring.
If it is associated with arthritis then the 5-year survival rate is better.
The exact life expectancy is difficult to assess as it depends on various factors and varies from person to person.
The treating physician can best assess the prognosis after a detailed examination and investigations.
Lung transplant is a treatment option which you can discuss with his physician.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
