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.

People may experience a variety of lung problems in the first several years after transplant. This presentation describes both rare and common lung problems and the available remedies to treat them.

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.