What is recurrent respiratory papillomatosis?

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a condition characterized by the growth of tumors in the respiratory tract caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A distinguishing aspect is the tendency for the papilloma to recur after surgical procedures to remove them.

How do members experience recurrent respiratory papillomatosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis*

*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 recurrent respiratory papillomatosis*

Who has recurrent respiratory papillomatosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 9
20s 6
30s 16
40s 18
50s 15
60s 8
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 31
Female 44