What is Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a form of primary systemic autoimmune vasculitis characterized by inflammation of blood vessels and associated with asthma and eosinophilia. It tends to occur in people with adult-onset asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyposis, or a combination.
How do members experience Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Churg-Strauss syndrome*
*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 Churg-Strauss syndrome*
*Data from patients with Churg-Strauss syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with Churg-Strauss syndrome*
*Data from patients with Churg-Strauss syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has Churg-Strauss syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 22 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 59 |