Therapeutic challenges following lung transplantation

Therapeutic challenges in the management of lung transplant recipients abound. Every new (and often seemingly niggling) symptom should be carefully considered as it may be the prelude to a life-threatening infection or rejection episode; the minor, but unexplained, abnormality in a laboratory result may be the precursor to a major drug reaction. Constant vigilance is critical, but most emerging crises can be successfully addressed, and the ultimate rewards are immeasurable.