What is reactive airways dysfunction syndrome?
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).
How do members experience reactive airways dysfunction syndrome?
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Fatigue
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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 reactive airways dysfunction syndrome*
Who has reactive airways dysfunction syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 11 | |
40s | 26 | |
50s | 28 | |
60s | 30 | |
70+ | 22 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 29 | |
Female | 91 |