Lung lavage can be performed through a procedure called High Volume Whole Lung Lavage. For patients suffering from occupational lung diseases such as silicosis and pneumoconiosis, lung lavage using high volume whole lung lavage is an important means of effectively controlling and treating the disease. The procedure involves isolation of both lungs under general anesthesia, with one lung being ventilated and supplied with oxygen, and the other lung being washed by connecting a lavage tube, and then finished when the flushed out drainage fluid is basically restored to a clarified state. The clinical application of the procedure of high volume whole lung lavage is relatively widespread, but not everyone can perform this new medical technique. Individuals must be evaluated by a medical professional to determine if they are a good candidate for this treatment.