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Is Cystic Fibrosis Curable In A 14 Year Old?

My friend has Cystic Fibrosis and he is 14 years old, and i will be 14 in june, and i want to donate one of my lungs to him when i get to the age i am able to. What age do i have to be to donate a lung? Will i be able to function normally with one lung? Will it make his Cystic Fibrosis better?
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You can not donate your lung because you won't live normal life with one lung.
So forget about donating your lung.
Yes, cystic fibrosis patients can live good quality of life after lung transplant.
There is lung transplant registry maintained globally.
You should enroll your friend's name in it.
When the donor lung is available, your friend will get lung transplant done.
So consult local pulmonologist there and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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Is Cystic Fibrosis Curable In A 14 Year Old?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You can not donate your lung because you won t live normal life with one lung. So forget about donating your lung. Yes, cystic fibrosis patients can live good quality of life after lung transplant. There is lung transplant registry maintained globally. You should enroll your friend s name in it. When the donor lung is available, your friend will get lung transplant done. So consult local pulmonologist there and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.