LAM - Screening and Prevention - Screening and Prevention

If you have TSC, your doctor may recommend the following tests.

• High-resolution chest computed tomography scans to look for early signs of lung damage
• Pulmonary function tests to monitor how well your lungs are working

If you have TSC-LAM, your doctor may recommend genetic counseling before you get pregnant to help you understand the risk of passing TSC and LAM on to your children.

There are no current ways to prevent LAM. If you have TSC, your doctor may recommend that you not smoke or take medicines with hormones such as estrogen. This may help slow down the development of LAM.

• Diagnosis will discuss tests and procedures that your doctor may use to diagnose LAM.
• Living With will discuss what your doctor may recommend to prevent your LAM from getting worse or causing complications.