COPD and Lung Transplants: When and How to Advocate for Yourself

COPD can take a toll on your lungs and sometimes a lung transplant is the best option. Unfortunately, patients often wait too long to get the lung transplant they need. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Reed, Medical Director of the University of Maryland Lung Transplant Program, addresses what signs to look for that indicate a lung transplant might be beneficial, how to advocate for yourself to get the care you need in a timely fashion and the benefits of getting a lung transplant.