Causes & Risk Factors Of Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Age

How old a person is has been shown to be another risk factor for developing Churg-Strauss syndrome. On average, individuals are diagnosed with the disorder between the ages of thirty and forty-five. However, recent trends demonstrate an increased diagnosis in children. Whether this is actually due to an increase in incidences or individuals are simply more aware of the disorder is unknown. In individuals who are thirty to forty-five, the previously stated primary age group for Churg-Strauss syndrome patients, it is believed the syndrome develops as a result of long-term asthma and chronic nasal problems, such as chronic sinusitis. The condition develops when these allergies and complications are difficult to control, weakening the system and predisposing the person to develop the syndrome.

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