Now that her lungs have given in, she’s demanding that the teen donates his to save her. Firstly, an organ, or in this case, lung transplant is often a last resort. However, not all those in need will qualify for a lung transplant. Even after receiving a lung transplant, your chances of survival aren’t always guaranteed. According to data from the U.K.’s National Health Service, about 5 out of 10 people will survive for at least 5 years after having a lung transplant, with many people living for at least 10 years.