What is allergic fungal sinusitis?
Allergic fungal sinusitis is an allergic reaction (inflammation of the sinuses) to environmental fungi that is finely dispersed into the air. This usually occurs with immunocompromised patients.
How do members experience allergic fungal sinusitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with allergic fungal sinusitis*
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What people are taking for it
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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 allergic fungal sinusitis*
Who has allergic fungal sinusitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 47 |