How much does lung reduction cost?

The main purpose of lung reduction surgery is to improve the ventilation function of the lungs and alleviate the decline of lung function. The general cost is about 10-20 thousand dollars, and it may be increased by about 10 thousand dollars depending on the condition and the follow-up treatment. Lung decompression surgery is mainly suitable for: has been clearly diagnosed as end-stage emphysema; there is no serious heart, liver, kidney and other organs lesions; internal medicine repeatedly treatment is ineffective in the progressive aggravation of respiratory distress; need to quit smoking for at least three months. Contraindications: for people over 75 years of age; severe diffuse emphysema with no visible target area after nuclear scanning; severe pulmonary hypertension; high-dose adrenergic steroid hormone dependence; severe bronchitis, asthma, bronchodilatation, all of which are prohibited from surgery.