Treatment of pulmonary amyloidosis

Male, 51 years old

Since 2017 (3 years): recurrent cough, sputum, chest tightness, shortness of breath, limited activity, poor sleep
Since 2019 (1 year): symptoms worsened and became more frequent, occasional blood-stained sputum, persistent and difficult to cure
10 months prior: symptoms aggravated, emergency admission to Hospital
- Diagnosis: pulmonary and tracheal amyloidosis; hypertension; diabetes; hypoxemia; and 16 other complications
- Bronchoscopy: diffuse lesions and narrowing of all grades of bronchi, unsuitable for ablation, cryotherapy, or stent intervention
- Recommendation: trachea + lung transplantation
- Patient and family understood but had no other options

After 5 days: patient reported smoother breathing, less breathlessness on climbing stairs, increased strength, improved spirit, and chest tightness eased
After 2 months: symptoms of cough, sputum, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and activity limitation almost completely disappeared
After 1 year: marked improvement in physical condition and vitality, gained 5 kg, resumed normal busy work life