Stem cell transplant recipients may develop pulmonary complications after transplant. Some, like bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) can severely restrict breathing. This presentation describes the symptoms and treatments for these complications with particular attention to bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome.

Some transplant recipients experience breathing difficulties months or years after transplant. Patients may not have symptoms until lung damage is significant. Frequent monitoring for lung problems and early treatment is critical to prevent the damage from getting worse.

Occupational therapists can help transplant recipients manage their fatigue, and redesign their lifestyle to improve quality of life, while recovering transplant and side effects such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

Discover adaptive technologies which can help a person with GVHD live an independent life. Areas covered include: toileting, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, daily activities, cooking, housework, computer use, structural adaptations and getting in and out of bed. Potential sources of devices and how to find an Occupational Therapist are also explored.