What is RADS?

Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome is a term used to describe an asthma-like syndrome that may be used to describe a history of coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath of unknown cause. It has also been associated with symptoms following exposure to certain irritants (vapor, fume, chemicals).

Who has RADS at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
88% Females
12% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 1
20-29 yrs 3
30-39 yrs 1
40-49 yrs 1
50-59 yrs 1
60-69 yrs 1
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 10
Not Officially Diagnosed 3

These charts show data from RADS patients who have completed their condition history