Friday 18 April 2014

Agonizing Treatment Dilemma in Store for Patients With Rare Lung Disease

Doctors who treat patients suffering from lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a progressive respiratory disease could have to face an agonizing treatment decision. The drug sirolimus can slow progression of the disease and help relieve shortness of breath. But some patients eventually may need lung transplants, and sirolimus can cause potentially fatal complications following transplantation. "It's a terrible situation," said pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Dilling, ...

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