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What causes a lung transplant recipient to have a shorter life expectancy in comparison with other solid organ transplants?

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What causes a lung transplant recipient to have a shorter life expectancy in comparison with other solid organ transplants?

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The lung appears more vulnerable to rejection and infection compared to other solid-organ transplants; the exact reasons are unclear but are likely related to unique immunology and direct exposure of the lung to environmental intruders, such as particulate matter, fungal spores, air pollution including high ozone levels, viruses, and bacteria.

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