What is subglottic stenosis?
Subglottic stenosis is characterized as a narrowing of the upper airway just below the vocal folds (subglottis). Some causes of subglottic stenosis may be from an existing condition, trauma, prolonged use of a breathing tube, or unknown.
How do members experience subglottic stenosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with subglottic stenosis*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for subglottic stenosis*
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Who has subglottic stenosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 13 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 53 |
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