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Understanding and Optimizing GI Health Following Lung Transplantation

Podcast: Dietitians in Nutrition Support: DNS Podcast · Hosted by Christina Rollins, RDN

Opublikowano: 2025-10-27

Gastrointestinal complications are common—but often underrecognized—after lung transplantation. From diarrhea and nausea to malabsorption and poor appetite, these challenges can seriously impact recovery and long-term health outcomes. In this episode of the DNS Podcast, host Christina Rollins speaks with Bridget Doyle, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, a transplant dietitian specializing in lung transplant nutrition. Bridget shares her expertise on identifying, managing, and supporting patients through complex GI issues post-transplant. Listeners will gain insights on: ✅ The most frequent GI complications following lung transplant ✅ How medications like immunosuppressants and antibiotics affect digestion ✅ Practical nutrition...