(A) In the majority of circumstances, distinguishing rejection from infection in lung transplant patients can be done on the basis of symptoms, physical examination, chest x-ray, and routine laboratory evaluation.

(B) Operative 30-day mortality for the transplant itself is approximately 50%.

(C) Once a patient requires supplemental oxygen they are no longer considered candidates for lung transplantation.

(D) Most patients post lung transplant require indefinite ongoing immunosuppression, commonly a combination of azathioprine, cyclosporine/FK506, and prednisone.