What are the signs of rejection or infection after a lung transplant?

Be alert to possible signs of rejection, which include shortness of breath, fever, flu-like aches, chills, pain over the transplanted lung, and/or a cough. Signs of infection can include fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, redness or draining pus at the site of your incision, a sore throat, pain during urination, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

If you experience any other signs or symptoms that concern you, immediately alert your transplant physician, surgeon, or coordinator. Rest assured that you can reach a transplant physician or surgeon any time during weekends, holidays, or at night. One of them is always on call.