What is pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are caused by abnormal connections between the arteries and veins in the lungs. This can cause inadequate oxygenation in the body, shortness of breath, and bluish skin. This condition can be hereditary or acquired.
How do members experience pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pulmonary arteriovenous malformation*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
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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 pulmonary arteriovenous malformation*
Who has pulmonary arteriovenous malformation on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 12 |