Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Severe Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Severe Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) - a Retrospective Analysis

Data from patients with the orphan disease of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) which performed a pulmonary Rehabilitation program will be analyzed retrospectively. Data will be taken from the internal data base of the reference Center (Schoen Klinik Berchtesgadener Land, Schoenau, Germany) where These data were collected during clinical routine. Data will be included from the year 2000 until now. A retrospectively matched COPD cohort will be included for comparison.

Inclusion Criteria:

• confirmed diagnosis of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
• performed a pulmonary Rehabilitation program at the reference center

Exclusion Criteria:

• missing data
• repeated stay for pulmonary Rehabilitation at the reference center