Good afternoon everyone
I hope you are all well - the weather seems to be getting a little cooler so hopefully that should help anyone struggling in this humid heat.
On the BBC News website Health section there is an article about a trial being conducted in Newcastle re lung washing increasing lung transplants.
Please click on the link below to access the article.
bbc.co.uk/news/health-18250455
Have a good day.
Jo
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Interesting article also seen on TV one person who has received a lung following this - lung washing it has changed her life Val
Hi Val
Anything that increases the availability of lungs for transplant is a great step forward.
Jo
Yes I agree with that I am attending the Freeman at the minute to see if a transplant would be a possibility for me Val
Its a great step forward in health care, thanks Jo for posting,
Val I hope things go well for you in your assessement results.
hi jo ive just read the article bit late but ive not been on hear long,have u heard any updates on the procedure thank u I have copd
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lung hyperinflation, 
Daughter’s lung biopsy
post lung transplant 
Aspergillosis and Hyperinflated lungs. 
Rheumatoid Vasculitis and Bronchiectasis and other lung problems
