Rare lung disease being studied by UC scientists

Scientists at the University of Cincinnati are studying lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare, incurable lung disease that is often fatal.

LAM occurs when an unusual type of cell grows out of control and spreads to areas such as the lungs, kidneys, lymph nodes and blood vessels.

Scientists are studying why symptoms of LAM are different - and sometimes more severe - in certain subgroups of people.

Currently, female LAM patients are being enrolled to see if pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary vascular disease may be causing their respiratory systems, and the data will be compared against LAM patients without those maladies.

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