What are signs of rejection after double lung transplant?

Shortness of breath: I think you are interested in symptoms and not signs. It is usually shortness of breath. The signs of rejection is usually what your pulmonologist finds in bronchoscopy and biopsy and frequently by ct scan where they can start seeing evidence. Most important test is pfts.

No easy answer: Rejection after any transplant can be caused be the body recognizing the transplant as foreign (not belonging). Your body will always be fighting against the lungs but the medication you take will help your body accept the organs. Talk to your pulmonologist and your nurse practitioner about what they what you to look for. You are very lucky to have received a transplant so congratulations.

Symptoms: Most commonly there are clinical signs and symptoms related to declining lung function. These include shortness of breath, cough, decline in how much you can exercise and fever. Respiratory infections can be a risk factor. Flu vaccination, avoiding ill contacts and hand hygiene are preventive measures. The episodes are treatable and an increased dose of immunosuppressive agents are usually rxd.