What is chronic granulomatous disease?
Chronic granulomatous disease is a congenital disorder in which the immune system (phagocytes) do not function properly. These patients are susceptible to recurrent bacterial and fungal infections such as pneumonia and skin infections.
How do members experience chronic granulomatous disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic granulomatous disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 chronic granulomatous disease*
Who has chronic granulomatous disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 13 |