This is not correct. Although a lung transplant does not cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can help some patients manage their symptoms. A lung transplant is seldom recommended for severe asthma. COPD and asthma can be cured with a lung transplant. The transplant replaces the damaged lungs with those from a cadaver or living donor. COPD is a major cause of death worldwide. It is also called chronic bronchitis or emphysema. These are long-term conditions that can no longer be treated at hospital departments but require special care from specialists in respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery, and pneumonology. They affect the airflow out of the lungs causing breathlessness, cough, and phlegm. Both COPD and asthma are characterized by constriction or narrowing of the airways. This makes it harder for oxygen to enter your body and carbon dioxide to leave your body. Over time, this repeated exposure to oxygen causes pain and inflammation in the lungs. It can lead to tissue damage, which can further increase your risk of developing other health problems. There are two main types of treatment for these conditions: medications and preventions. Both COPD and asthma can be controlled with medications, so they cannot really be cured but they can be managed. However, there are some diseases or disorders that can only be treated with certain methods such as chest physiotherapy or oxygen therapy.