What is specific antibody deficiency?
Specific antibody deficiency is characterized as a group of disorders with various degrees of dysfunctional antibody production (lack of or low level of IgG). People with specific antibody deficiency have an increased susceptibility to respiratory infections.
How do members experience specific antibody deficiency?
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious 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 specific antibody deficiency*
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Who has specific antibody deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 42 |
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