What is lymphangioleiomyomatosis?

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease that affects almost exclusively women. It is characterized by an unusual type of muscle cell that invades the tissue of the lungs, including the airways, and blood and lymph vessels.

How do members experience lymphangioleiomyomatosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lymphangioleiomyomatosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for lymphangioleiomyomatosis*

Who has lymphangioleiomyomatosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 5
40s 12
50s 5
60s 6
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 32