What is subglottic stenosis?

Subglottic stenosis is characterized as a narrowing of the upper airway just below the vocal folds (subglottis). Some causes of subglottic stenosis may be from an existing condition, trauma, prolonged use of a breathing tube, or unknown.

How do members experience subglottic stenosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with subglottic stenosis*

*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 subglottic stenosis*

Who has subglottic stenosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 7
40s 14
50s 12
60s 12
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 53