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Flu, how to treat it during HIV therapy

I got sick, on day 4 the temperature is 38.5. I take Kaletra and Combivir therapy. What medications can I take, how to treat it and can there be such a side effect from the therapy? I’ve been taking it for 4 days

Good afternoon. I have this situation. In 2000, I was diagnosed with HIV and hepatitis C, two years ago, in addition, tuberculosis of the lymph nodes was discovered, at the same time, about two years ago I started taking therapy: lamivudine + abacavir + intelligence. There were about 250 cells 4 months ago. On February 18, in the morning I woke up with a terrible headache, the headache lasted for two days and mild chills, temperature 36.4. On the third day a terrible runny nose began, constant sweating, weakness, noise in the head and ears, hoarse voice. No cough , my throat is not stuffy. I’ve been in this bad state for 6 days now, I feel weaker and weaker, the temperature today is 35.7. I constantly rinse my nose and gargle, but there is no improvement. What do you recommend I drink? What medications? Should I start drinking Antibiotics? They seem to be undesirable for all my chronic diseases, but there is no improvement, I’m afraid of the consequences of the disease without antibiotics, so that something else doesn’t cover me. Please tell me what to do and how to treat it. Thank you

You should see a doctor.

Good afternoon, dear doctors! Right now I’m sick with the flu, I’m taking Tamiflu, and it seems to be making me feel better. Does it make sense to get a flu shot after recovery, or will you have already developed some kind of immunity for this season)). The latest IS 428, VN NO. Thank you.

No, there is no point in this season.

Thank you, Ekaterina. The child was born on July 21, 2013. Hemophilus is made in three and four from the floor. month, which means you need AktHIB, as I understand it. Can it be done together with Prevenar or at what time distance is it better?
And I’m also very worried about Hep B. We have two vaccinations, also at three and four on the floor. months (Hexa). What is the right way to deal with the third one now? Check antibodies or inject as quickly as possible? The baby is one year and 9 months old, 17 months have passed since the second vaccination.

ActHIB on the same day as Prevenar. It will be more economical to do this in two years. But maybe you can get something from your local pediatrician.
For hepatitis B - again two are needed (according to the recommendations of the Russian Federation).

Thank you for the recommendations. Ilya, you were right, you oriented yourself in the situation and oriented me.
Started giving antibiotics after two and a half. day of illness. The temperature was high even on the fourth day, but on the fifth it became much easier. Almost healthy now, but still coughing.
The exact same scenario happened last year - I got sick after my dad, terrible temps, but on Thursday. day the pneumonia began. They said it was a very aggressive and toxic flu, but I already doubt it. I should have asked you back then)) After pneumonia, with every cold he had swelling of the bronchi, he was suffocating, and was given inhalations with a nebulizer to relieve spasms. I was very worried, I read that serious respiratory tract pathologies easily form in childhood. This lasted for more than six months, but the last two times it DIDN'T happen. Maybe nature corrects what is needed, as you wrote somewhere. In general, between illnesses, the baby is very cheerful, cheerful, eats well, and grows (pah-pah).
Maybe my letters are not entirely on topic, but still at least partially - the child often gets sick after his HIV+ father. My husband and I took a throat smear to check flora and sensitivity to see if we have chronic tonsillitis or something else.
Thanks again for helping my son)
More for vaccinations. I’m looking at the child’s medical record, it shows two vaccinations against hemophilus influenzae. But I read on the Internet that you need to do something like 4 over the course of a year. This is true? We did Hexa-Inf. 29.10.13, 11.12.13.
For pneumococcus, which one do you recommend buying?
They did only two for hepatitis B - the end of October, the beginning of December 13 (the same Hexa). I read that you need three, but the third after the second no later than 18 months, and before that, donate blood and look for antibodies. June 11 deadline.
When you advise getting these vaccinations, given that at the beginning of April of this year the child had mononucleosis, at the beginning of May we took repeated tests on this matter, and the other day he was also sick.

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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral drug for influenza. It is useless against ARVI. There are no specific treatments for ARVI.

It is impossible to **help** him. There are no such methods or such means.

And the one, and the other, and the third are completely meaningless. Does not have any effect on the course of ARVI.

There are no therapists in the clinics. There are no doctors at all. There are doctors:

3) But you still need to look for them here and there.

4) 99% of ordinary people do not understand that they need to invest in health. And this part of the expenses is as significant as the cost of food, for example. In order to consolidate this in their minds, massive propaganda is needed at the state level, which requires billions, tens of billions of rubles and a couple of decades to get even the slightest noticeable effect. It is doubtful that this will ever be a government priority.

And treatment with bullshit is generally impossible in the civilized world. This vicious practice could be stopped here too, but this requires the political will of the state. But what about the food from the producers of bullshit? After all, in the West it is much more difficult to sell them, and the markets there are not as extensive as in the countries xUSSR /

I’ve been sick for the second day, probably with an acute respiratory infection. Temperature 37.7 / 37.8 in the evenings, or rather somewhere until 2 am, I’ll measure it now, SO 37.5 at 2.03 Moscow time, I wake up at 11-12 it will barely reach 36.5.

The most annoying symptom of all is lacrimation and sneezing, it’s just kind of weird.

I sneeze a lot, my head hurts terribly at these moments, and it looks like I’m having a stroke.

Usually my symptoms last for 3-4 days, then the temperature lasts for another couple of days, but I usually buy Theraflu, it relieves these symptoms perfectly for 4 hours, even though it’s bullshit, it doesn’t matter, it helps me stay at work without much fuss.

This time I decided not to buy any chemicals, I bought a kilogram of lemon, there is honey, natural, without fertilizing.,

I took candied raspberries from the garden out of the freezer...

I’m sitting here drinking a mug of tea every hour, or even 2 per hour with all this vitamin cocktail.

So we’ll see how long it takes for a chymatous recovery.

By the way, I also bought peppercorns today, for my wife as a preventive measure, but it looks like it’s too late, I hear coughing from the room. I’ll also rub fifty dollars before bed now.

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ARI, ARVI, how to treat?

Hello. Infected together with daughters. The child has had a high temperature for 3 days and a dry cough followed by a wet one; he drinks the antibiotic Flemoxin Solutab and Ascoril, thank God things are getting better, there is no fever. For three days I have had a cough that is also either dry or wet, but without fever. I took lasalvan. Last night I had a runny nose. And today the temperature is 37.5. I also started drinking Ascoril for a wet cough. Should I start taking antibiotics? Thank you. With coming!

Hello!
I’ve been on therapy for six months (amiviren-efavirenz-tenofovir), I got sick, the doctor diagnosed ARVI. The symptoms are: weakness, aching joints, sore nasopharynx, slight cough. My sides ache (I was afraid it was pneumonia, but the doctor said everything was fine). No temperature (maximum 36.7).
They prescribed Ingavirin, Glevo, Mucaltin and a nasal spray.
Maybe there is something more effective, and should I go to an infectious disease specialist with such symptoms (at the moment I am not in the city where I am seeing a doctor, but there is an opportunity to consult at a local speed center).
Thank you :)

Woolen socks, more tea with honey and lemon, and better TV series. This is the most effective.

Thank you! And I’ll grab something else that’s anti-panic))

Good afternoon I would like to ask a question regarding starting antibiotics. Last Monday I had a very sore throat, on Tuesday I saw a doctor, diagnosed acute pharyngitis, and prescribed treatment. The next day it felt much better and by the weekend all symptoms had completely disappeared. On Saturday, our mother got sick, I thought she caught it from me, but on Sunday my throat hurt again and snot was already pouring out. On Monday I saw a doctor and prescribed Bioparox. I started it with a tonic, and on Monday evening I started coughing and had a sore throat. Since Tuesday morning, my voice, cough with sputum and pain in my head have disappeared. On Wednesday the doctor again diagnosed laryngitis, the treatment was the same, plus expectorants and inhalations with Borjomi. So my question is, when should you start drinking ab? I'm afraid the cough is going down. Today my condition is much better, there is no fever, no snot, my throat does not hurt, but the cough still does not go away, on the contrary, it seems to me that it has dropped, and now with a strong cough it hurts somewhere in the area just below the throat. Question: How long can a cough last in a normal course and when can you start taking ab so that they treat and do not reduce immunity and cause complications? The doctor says that bioparox helps me. But how does it help if the cough does not go away? Thank you

Treatment of influenza with HIV infection

It is very difficult for people with HIV infection to cope with influenza and ARVI, since this virus severely damages a person’s immune system, making him practically unable to fight a cold. Moreover, such patients are more likely to develop complications from the flu, which makes the treatment process even more difficult.

What should people with HIV do if they have flu symptoms?

Influenza due to HIV infection is a very dangerous condition that can cause serious deterioration in the health of the sick person. That is why, when the first signs of a cold appear, you should immediately inform your supervising doctor. It would be extremely unwise to delay treatment in such a condition.

As medical practice shows, Influenza with HIV infection lasts slightly longer than in people with strong immunity. Moreover, such patients are more susceptible to developing complications such as tracheitis, bronchitis or severe pneumonia. Flu with high fever and coughing attacks is especially dangerous.

Not everyone knows how to treat flu with HIV infection and what needs to be done for this. When diagnosing influenza in such patients, the following is recommended:

The patient must drink plenty of fluids to maintain a stable water balance in the body and avoid dehydration. It is especially important to do this at high temperatures. Thus, a person should drink at least two liters of water per day, not counting liquids from soups, juices, etc.
A person needs to eat well, even if there is no appetite at all. This will help avoid rapid exhaustion of the body and at least slightly support the immune system. Thus, the patient must have a balanced diet, which will be rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, protein and dairy products. Freshly squeezed juices are also considered very healthy, but you can drink them only if there are no digestive problems.
You should regularly rinse the nasal cavity with bactericidal solutions. They will help get rid of accumulating germs.

Flu medications for HIV

You can find out in detail how to treat influenza with HIV from your doctor., because usually therapy is selected individually for each individual patient, depending on the complexity of the disease, the patient’s age, symptoms and general monitoring of the condition.

Despite this, there is the following traditional treatment regimen for influenza and HIV infection:

The patient is prescribed mucolytic drugs for dry cough. It is better if they are herbal based.
To eliminate a runny nose and improve nasal breathing, nasal vasodilator drops (Evkazolin) are used.
For a sore throat, you need to use special sprays with silver ions and based on herbs. Such drugs as Ingalipt, Gorlospas, etc. help with this.
To get rid of dryness and germs in the throat, you need to gargle it often. The best way to help with this is a decoction of chamomile, a solution of salt or soda (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of boiling water). It is recommended to gargle with this and solutions frequently - every 2-3 hours.
To suppress the activity of the virus and strengthen the immune system, the patient may be prescribed immunomodulatory drugs, but one should be extremely careful with their choice (the attending physician must correctly combine these medications with those the patient is already taking to treat HIV).
Vitamin preparations. They will enrich the body with useful substances and help it fight the disease. You can also take these nutritional supplements after you have recovered from the flu.

In addition, it should be noted that if the patient develops complications in the form of pneumonia, purulent bronchitis or tracheitis, the person will need to be prescribed a course of antibiotics. They should be taken for at least five days.

To maintain microflora, along with antibiotics, the patient must take enzyme preparations and probiotics (Linex, Hilak Forte, etc.). They will protect against the possible development of dysbiosis, thrush and other consequences of antibiotic treatment.

How to protect yourself from the flu if you have HIV

Due to the fact that HIV makes the immune system weak, a person with this diagnosis is much more susceptible to influenza and other colds.

That is why he should definitely adhere to the following preventive measures to protect himself from unwanted respiratory diseases:

Wash your hands very often with soap (after each visit to crowded places, riding in public transport, going to the store, etc.).
During periods of outbreaks of influenza epidemics, wear a protective mask.
Avoid touching your lips, nose and eyes with unwashed hands, as they may harbor bacteria. It is especially easy to become infected this way by shaking hands with a person with the flu who had previously coughed and covered his mouth with his hand.
Regularly use antibacterial gels to clean frequently used items (computer mouse, kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator handle, etc.) Germs can accumulate on such things.
All family members living with a person with HIV should be vaccinated against influenza. This will significantly reduce the likelihood of infection of a vulnerable person.
Take vitamin complexes regularly and also strictly follow the prescribed HIV treatment regimen. Only by containing the infection with drugs will the patient be able to at least somewhat control his condition and immunity.
When the first signs of influenza develop, it is very important not to delay going to the doctor and starting treatment, because the success of the treatment will largely depend on timely initiation of therapy.
Avoid stress and nervous tension, as they further reduce an already weak immune system.

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I continue to be surprised by the reluctance of people to at least minimally engage in self-education, and not on some abstract topics, but on the most pressing ones - their own health. I am constantly asked how to treat ARVI in case of HIV, because immunostimulants for HIV are contraindicated. And here in the question itself there is already a basic misunderstanding of quite simple things:

1) ARVI cannot be treated at all; humanity has no means against ARVI. (An exception is Timaflu against some types of influenza, but it also has its own subtleties and doubts about its effectiveness). ARVI goes away on its own in 5-10 days, all you need to do is not interfere with the body’s fight against the virus (rest, drinking plenty of fluids), and monitor for possible complications, which may require specific treatment. And if you need to temporarily relieve symptoms, then this is done with paracetamol, and not necessarily in the form of expensive powders (Teraflu, Coldrex, etc.), cheap tablets with the same paracetamol in the composition work in the same way. And when I report these well-known and not at all secret facts, a person is usually very surprised and does not believe, as if he had heard about some kind of miracle. And HIV infection, unless of course it is a stage of AIDS, does not affect the above in any way.

2) There is no class of drugs called “immunostimulants”; there is a broader class - fuflomycins, i.e. drugs with unproven effectiveness, which includes immunostimulants (which, indeed, are contraindicated for HIV).

To avoid such unpleasant surprises, you need to know how dangerous colds are in HIV-infected people and whether it is possible to get rid of them.

How does a cold occur during HIV infection?

It is difficult not to notice such an unpleasant condition. It begins in exactly the same way as in people who do not suffer from AIDS. Nasal congestion, slight malaise, sore throat and other similar signs of pathology should be a cause for concern. Affected T-helper cells are not able to fully resist the pathogen, since they are the ones that are attacked by the immunodeficiency virus, thereby reducing the body’s protective reactions.

A cold with HIV, the symptoms of which can be called classic, is prone to rapid progression, so therapeutic measures should be started as early as possible. Also, every person should know that this disease can occur not only against the background of AIDS, but also be the first sign of a deadly pathology.

It is worth noting that with HIV, symptoms of frequent colds are common, since due to reduced immunity the body is especially susceptible to various viral and bacterial diseases. Sometimes even those microorganisms that never cause problems in healthy people can provoke an illness.

Is it possible to donate blood for HIV if you have a cold?

Many patients wonder: is it possible to get tested for HIV if you have a cold? Any medical specialist can give the answer. In fact, there are no barriers to donating blood for HIV when you have a cold. Although the body is weakened and unable to fight infectious processes, this will not in any way affect the result of determining antibodies to the immunodeficiency virus.

Some people fear that an HIV test for a cold could lead to a false result. In fact, such fears are unfounded. Modern techniques make it possible to determine AIDS with almost 100% accuracy.

How and with what to treat a cold with HIV infection?

If the first symptoms of the disease occur, you should immediately contact your doctor. This is explained by the fact that against the background of AIDS, the disease is especially severe, progresses quickly and is often accompanied by severe complications from internal organs.

A common cold that develops against the background of an immunodeficiency virus can cause bronchitis, tracheitis, and pneumonia.

If you have a cold with HIV, it will not be possible to treat with folk remedies alone; here it is necessary to use medications, since only they can speed up the recovery process. With this disease, it is important to ensure normal fluid intake into the body, especially if hyperthermia is observed. Specific medications can only be prescribed by a specialist, taking into account the characteristics of the pathology.

ARVI in HIV infection

Acute respiratory viral infection is also common among patients diagnosed with AIDS. It manifests itself with the usual symptoms, but occurs due to the same reduced immunity. ARVI in HIV-infected people can progress at a faster rate than usual, but it is quite possible to cope with it. To do this, it is important to know the features of treatment of ARVI in HIV infection.

As a rule, for this pathology, the basis of therapy is drugs that help strengthen the immune system, however, in case of AIDS, such medications are contraindicated. Therefore, treatment of ARVI in HIV-infected people is carried out exclusively symptomatically.

Patients may be prescribed cough suppressants, medications to relieve sore throats, and medications to combat a runny nose. Often the disease is accompanied by hyperthermia, as a result many people have a question: how to lower the temperature during ARVI and HIV. For this purpose, the usual drugs are used, the most popular are paracetamol-based drugs: Theraflu, Coldrex and others.

However, it is worth noting that self-medication for ARVI, as with other infections, should not be done. This will help prevent unpleasant consequences.

Cytomegalovirus in HIV infection

Everyone should know that HIV and cytomegalovirus infection almost always accompany each other. The latter is a viral pathology and can affect any organ in the human body. In healthy people, cytomegalovirus is present, but it is in an inactive state and therefore does not cause any problems. Against the background of reduced immunity, the infection begins to develop rapidly, so you should know its main signs and the danger that the disease poses.

It is difficult to clearly determine the symptoms of cytomegalovirus in HIV, since it is an opportunistic disease and can affect any organ. Under its influence, all affected structures begin to collapse; for example, if the pathogen spreads to the eyes, it can cause blindness.

The most common pathology caused by the HIV virus is cytomegaly. It refers to severe infectious processes that often lead to death. Therefore, the earlier the disease is recognized, the greater the chances of its elimination.

Cytomegaly can be recognized by the following signs:

Causeless weakness, malaise.
Aches in the body, joints.
Dry cough.
Dyspnea.
Hyperthermia.
Sweating, especially at night.
Frequent colds.

Such symptoms should be a reason to contact a specialist for further diagnosis. In addition, cytomegaly affects internal organs such as the liver, spleen, digestive tract, lungs, nervous system, resulting in hepatitis, colitis, pneumonia, and nervous disorders. Cytomegalovirus also often affects the eyes, leading to retinitis and complete loss of vision.

AIDS can affect any organ, and even a common cold can cause a deterioration in the patient’s condition. Therefore, any disorders that develop against the background of immunodeficiency should not go unnoticed.

The immune system is the main defense mechanism of the human body. It is a whole complex of organs, tissues and cells, the main task of which is to fight harmful ones.

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most dangerous outcomes of HIV infection. Mortality most often develops as a result of a complete decrease in immunity and, as a consequence.

Very often, the presence of the immunodeficiency virus in the body provokes the development of concomitant diseases.

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The last stage is when CD-4 is less than 100 and tends to zero. This is already AIDS. But if CD-4 is present, then all is not lost - retroviral therapy must be started, it should have been started with CD-4 =. Although even with AIDS we must fight.

What should I do if I have HIV at the last stage, and at the same time I became infected with ARVI after the spleen was removed? What to do and where to run?

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If an HIV-infected person catches a common cold, will he die immediately?

The infected live for a long time, no matter how cynically said.

Although HIV, if left untreated, leads to serious complications.

My favorite singer died from this 🙁

As for the cold, in itself it is only slightly more dangerous for HIV+ than for HIV-. The trick is that a cold weakens the immune system, which, in turn, can provoke a severe opportunistic infection (for example, Pneumocystis pneumonia).

Treatment of influenza with HIV infection

What should people with HIV do if they have flu symptoms?

As medical practice shows, influenza with HIV infection lasts slightly longer than in people with strong immunity. Moreover, such patients are more susceptible to developing complications such as tracheitis, bronchitis or severe pneumonia. Flu with high fever and coughing attacks is especially dangerous.

Not everyone knows how to treat flu with HIV infection and what needs to be done for this. When diagnosing influenza in such patients, the following is recommended:

The patient must drink plenty of fluids to maintain a stable water balance in the body and avoid dehydration. It is especially important to do this at high temperatures. Thus, a person should drink at least two liters of water per day, not counting liquids from soups, juices, etc.
A person needs to eat well, even if there is no appetite at all. This will help avoid rapid exhaustion of the body and at least slightly support the immune system. Thus, the patient should have a balanced diet, which will be rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, protein and dairy products. Freshly squeezed juices are also considered very healthy, but you can drink them only if there are no digestive problems.
You should regularly rinse the nasal cavity with bactericidal solutions. They will help get rid of accumulating germs.

Flu medications for HIV

You can find out in detail how to treat influenza with HIV from your doctor, because usually therapy is selected individually for each individual patient, depending on the complexity of the disease, the patient’s age, symptoms and general monitoring of the condition.

Despite this, there is the following traditional treatment regimen for influenza and HIV infection:

The patient is prescribed mucolytic drugs for dry cough. It is better if they are herbal based.
To eliminate a runny nose and improve nasal breathing, nasal vasodilator drops (Evkazolin) are used.
For a sore throat, you need to use special sprays with silver ions and based on herbs. Such drugs as Ingalipt, Gorlospas, etc. help with this.
To get rid of dryness and germs in the throat, you need to gargle it often. The best way to help with this is a decoction of chamomile, a solution of salt or soda (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of boiling water). It is recommended to gargle with this and solutions frequently - every 2-3 hours.
To suppress the activity of the virus and strengthen the immune system, the patient may be prescribed immunomodulatory drugs, but one should be extremely careful with their choice (the attending physician must correctly combine these medications with those the patient is already taking to treat HIV).
Vitamin preparations. They will enrich the body with useful substances and help it fight the disease. You can also take these nutritional supplements after you have recovered from the flu.

How to protect yourself from the flu if you have HIV

Due to the fact that HIV makes the immune system weak, a person with this diagnosis is much more susceptible to influenza and other colds.

That is why he should definitely adhere to the following preventive measures to protect himself from unwanted respiratory diseases:

Wash your hands very often with soap (after each visit to crowded places, riding in public transport, going to the store, etc.).
During periods of outbreaks of influenza epidemics, wear a protective mask.
Avoid touching your lips, nose and eyes with unwashed hands, as they may harbor bacteria. It is especially easy to become infected this way by shaking hands with a person with the flu who had previously coughed and covered his mouth with his hand.
Regularly use antibacterial gels to clean frequently used items (computer mouse, kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator handle, etc.) Germs can accumulate on such things.
All family members living with a person with HIV should be vaccinated against influenza. This will significantly reduce the likelihood of infection of a vulnerable person.
Take vitamin complexes regularly and also strictly follow the prescribed HIV treatment regimen. Only by containing the infection with drugs will the patient be able to at least somewhat control his condition and immunity.
When the first signs of influenza develop, it is very important not to delay going to the doctor and starting treatment, because the success of the treatment will largely depend on timely initiation of therapy.
Avoid stress and nervous tension, as they further reduce an already weak immune system.

How to treat a cold with HIV

It’s better to be a good person who swears than a quiet, well-mannered creature.

I am being treated the same way as before, because we have to make an appointment a week in advance and you can’t consult a doctor (((

I don't know anything about life, but I fucking want to live.

Everything else is just a relief of symptoms (not the cause) and an additional medicinal load on internal and other organs.

And if the cold goes away with fever and temperature below 40, a terrible runny nose and headache. You can’t get by with just water here.. excuse me, what kind of specialist?

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Tatyana_D, the profile is all interesting

This is how viral infections are complicated by bacterial ones - otitis media, pneumonia, etc.

In addition, there is often too high a dose of paracetamol and some components added for decongestant purposes (pheniramine maleate), which can cause side effects, especially in the presence of certain concomitant conditions (hypertension, increased intracranial and intraocular pressure).

forever, these are well-known truths, the profile does not matter :))

If you are really from Moscow and are a member of Sokolinka, then the doctors give you their mobile phones. You call a doctor from your local area, write down what to take, call your infectious disease specialist back and consult, if he can tell you what to replace. I take Stokrin + Combivir - all pinecylin drugs (Augumentin, Amoxiclav) are available. These are all antibiotics. Nasal drops - Polydex and Rinof. (in short, what they advertise on TV) Throat_ Bioparox, Hexaral or Tantum Verde - it’s easier

I know for sure that we are not recommended to use immune stimulants and modulators, so usually once a year I lie down with a temperature of 40 and treat myself with chamomile, honey, cranberry, paracetamol and pentaflucin. This year I can’t get sick at all, and when I came home with a temperature of 39, my husband gave me an injection of cycloferon (an immune modulator), I took Nurofen and pentaflucin. The whole trail. I spent the day lying in bed and... All!! Healthy!!

In general, in order not to get sick, you need to slowly harden yourself, walk in the fresh air at least on weekends, drink vitamins and get enough sleep.

What have I not tried?

Inside my heart is breaking

My make-up may be flaking

But my smile still stays on

My infectious disease specialist cannot treat colds, because he understands little about them and prescribes well-known expensive arbidols and kagocels, which are not suitable for me. My therapist knows nothing about HIV, and calls my diagnosis AIDS and every year he is surprised that I am still alive. Also, the therapist is completely corrupt and prescribes the medications that the pharmacists strongly recommend to her (who came and talked to her during my appointment).

So, in my case, I have to study both medicines and diseases myself.

I don’t feel any difference in treating myself for colds before therapy and while taking it.

Life motto: wipe your snot and help yourself!

Aetate fruere, mobili cursu fugit

"Take advantage of life, it is so fleeting."

As long as there are people who annoy me, I will live and continue my great mission

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I forgot about chamomile with honey, we definitely drink it

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Colds with HIV/AIDS

If your immune system is weakened by HIV/AIDS, it can greatly reduce your resistance to colds, flu or other viral infections. For this reason, it is very important for you to learn everything about HIV colds. This way you can maintain your health and avoid contracting the flu or colds. Here you can learn a lot about how to avoid such diseases and stay healthy.

Why is a cold in HIV/AIDS such a big problem?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) destroys or damages cells in the immune system, greatly reducing resistance to infections such as cold viruses. A cold with HIV/AIDS is often accompanied by complications, such as pneumonia, etc. Of course, this is very dangerous even for a person without chronic diseases.

Colds with HIV/AIDS: what medications should you take?

If your immune system is weakened by HIV/AIDS, see your doctor at the first sign of a cold. Despite the fact that there are no specific antiviral drugs against colds, your doctor will prescribe you treatment that will reduce the unpleasant symptoms of this disease. A cold with HIV usually lasts a week and goes away on its own. However, when your immune system is weakened, you are more at risk of complications such as pneumonia. If your condition does not improve or you experience shortness of breath or a significant increase in temperature, contact your doctor - you may need more serious help.

When you have an HIV cold, you need to drink enough water to stay hydrated, especially if you have a fever. A very high temperature (above 39°C) may be a sign that you have the flu. Tell your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms. Anti-influenza medications can shorten the duration of the disease and reduce its symptoms. In addition, during a cold with HIV, try to eat something - even if you have no appetite at all. Until your appetite returns, take reduced portions of food, this will help you survive this period. Rest often and get enough hours of sleep to give your body the opportunity to recuperate.

Colds with HIV/AIDS: can the disease be avoided?

Because people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections, it is important to practice good hygiene to reduce the chance of infection. Talk to your family and friends about HIV cold prevention measures such as covering your mouth when you cough, washing your hands frequently, and avoiding touching your eyes after touching surfaces.

Frequently use disinfectants or mild bleach to disinfect popular areas of the home such as the computer mouse and keyboard, telephone handsets, doorknobs, bathroom and kitchen sinks and countertops, and the refrigerator door handle.

Not only colds are dangerous if you have HIV; consult your doctor about flu and pneumonia vaccinations for all members of your family to avoid spreading the infection through re-infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people with chronic illnesses, which also include HIV/AIDS, and those whose immune systems are weakened, be among the first to receive annual flu shots.

Flu season begins in October and lasts until May. The optimal months for vaccination are October and November, but it can also be done in December or even later. The flu shot takes effect 2 weeks after it was given (try to avoid HIV colds during this time). You may only need a pneumonia vaccine.

In addition, avoid large crowds during the cold season, as flu and colds associated with HIV can cause serious health problems. Keep your immunity in good condition. To do this, you need to get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and avoid stress. To prevent colds in HIV, pay attention to a healthy lifestyle and good habits, avoid cigarette smoke and other air pollutants.

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HIV/AIDS and colds

If your immune system is weakened by HIV/AIDS, a common cold can be a very serious illness. This is why it is very important to take all measures to prevent colds and flu.

Why are colds dangerous for people with HIV/AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) kills or destroys cells of the immune system, which weakens and cannot fight infections. People with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to complications such as pneumonia.

Contact your doctor as soon as you notice the first symptoms. While there is unfortunately no cure for the common cold, your doctor may recommend medications to treat your symptoms. Typically, a cold lasts a week and goes away on its own, even in patients with HIV. However, if the immune system is weakened, complications from a cold may occur, such as pneumonia. If symptoms do not improve or the person develops shortness of breath or fever, tell your doctor. You may need more invasive treatment.

Make sure you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, especially if you have a fever. A fever is a sign that you may have the flu. If you have flu symptoms, tell your doctor. Flu medications can speed recovery. Also, even if you don't have an appetite, try to eat something. Eat small meals until your appetite returns. Make sure you get enough rest and sleep.

Because people with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, it is important to always remember to practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of illness. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, and ask your friends and family to cover their mouths if they cough or sneeze.

In addition, regularly use antibacterial cleaning and disinfection products. Try to treat common items with disinfectants: door handles, computer mouse and keyboard, telephone, remote controls, taps, switches, etc.

Talk to your doctor about flu and pneumonia vaccinations. This will be useful not only for the carrier of the disease, but also for the people around him (friends, family members).

The flu season can start as early as October and last until May. October/November is the best time for the vaccine, which begins to work two weeks after vaccination.

Also, avoid large gatherings during cold and flu season and try to keep your immune system healthy by getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and avoiding stress. Also, pay attention to healthy habits: avoid tobacco smoke and air pollution.

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HIV/AIDS and colds: degree of danger

If your immune system is weakened by HIV/AIDS, it becomes very difficult for you to effectively fight off colds, flu or other viral infections. That's why it's so important to understand everything you can about how to stay healthy and avoid colds and flu if you have AIDS. Here's what you need to know about HIV/AIDS and the common cold to stay healthy.

Why does the common cold become such a huge problem for people with HIV/AIDS?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) kills or damages cells in the body's immune system, making it much more difficult to fight infections such as the common cold virus. If you are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, you also become more likely to develop cold-related complications such as pneumonia.

What cold treatment can be used if a person has HIV/AIDS?

As soon as you feel the first symptoms of a cold, call your doctor immediately because HIV/AIDS has already weakened your immune system. While there are no antiviral medications to eliminate cold viruses, your doctor will recommend the best treatment for the first cold symptoms.

Colds usually last a week and go away on their own, even in people with HIV. However, if your immune system is significantly weakened, you are much more likely to get serious complications from a cold, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, or tracheitis. If your cold symptoms do not improve or you develop shortness of breath or a fever with a high temperature, tell your doctor so he can prescribe more aggressive treatment if necessary.

Necessary measures for colds for a person with HIV/AIDS

When you have a cold, be sure to drink plenty of fluids (up to two liters a day) to avoid dehydration, especially if you have a fever. A high temperature - above 39 degrees Celsius - is a sign that you may have the flu, not a cold. But the flu is much more serious and dangerous for the body. If you have flu symptoms, tell your doctor right away.

Flu medications, taken early, can shorten the duration of flu symptoms and are most effective when used early. To protect yourself from the flu, even if you don't have an appetite, try to eat something. At least a light meal, such as vegetables or fruits. Even a small amount of food can help you through a cold until your appetite returns. Rest assured that if you get enough rest and sleep, your body has a good chance of recovering quickly.

Can a person prevent a cold if they have HIV/AIDS?

Because people with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, it is important for them to always maintain good personal hygiene to reduce the chance of catching a cold. Talk to your family and friends about preventing the spread of cold viruses. They can easily do this by covering their mouths when they cough, and they should also wash their hands quite often and avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth with dirty hands, and then touching any household surface that is infested with viruses and bacteria.

Additionally, regularly use antibacterial pure bleach or a weak solution of chemicals to eliminate germs on common household items and furniture. For example, such as a computer mouse and keyboard, telephone handsets, door handles, kitchen and bathroom, countertops and sinks, and especially the refrigerator handle.

Talk to your doctor about pneumonia and influenza vaccinations for you and flu shots for everyone in your family to help prevent the spread of viruses to your loved ones. The CDC recommends that people with chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, and people with weakened immune systems be among the first to receive the flu vaccine each year.

Be especially careful during cold and flu season!

Flu season can start as early as October and end in May. The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available in the fall, so your body has time to create enough antibodies before flu season. A flu shot given before December will work much better, but you can still get the shot in December or later if needed. The flu shot usually takes effect about two weeks after vaccination. Depending on your age and your medical problems, you may only need a pneumonia shot and only once a year.

Also, avoid being in large crowds during cold and flu season, as these illnesses can cause serious problems in people with HIV/AIDS. Or even greater damage to the immune system. Keeping your immune system healthy means getting plenty of sleep, eating well, exercising regularly and avoiding stress. Also, pay attention to your healthy lifestyle by avoiding cigarette smoke and air pollutants at all costs.

HIV/AIDS and colds should not prevent you from living a quality life. So before they get ahead of you and attack, think through your precautions like a good chess player and attack first.

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Portnov Alexey Alexandrovich

Education: Kyiv National Medical University named after. A.A. Bogomolets, specialty - "Medicine"

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In case of HIV infection, influenza can lead to serious complications

You need to drink as much liquid as possible

Not everyone knows how to treat flu with HIV infection and what needs to be done for this. When diagnosing influenza in such patients, the following is recommended:

The patient must drink plenty of fluids to maintain a stable water balance in the body and avoid dehydration. It is especially important to do this at high temperatures. Thus, a person should drink at least two liters of water per day, not counting liquids from soups, juices, etc.
A person needs to eat well, even if there is no appetite at all. This will help avoid rapid exhaustion of the body and at least slightly support the immune system. Thus, the patient must have a balanced diet, which will be rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, protein and dairy products. Freshly squeezed juices are also considered very healthy, but you can drink them only if there are no digestive problems.
You should regularly rinse the nasal cavity with bactericidal solutions. They will help get rid of accumulating germs.

Flu medications for HIV

Spray Ingalipt helps with sore throat

Despite this, there is the following traditional treatment regimen for influenza and HIV infection:

The patient is prescribed mucolytic drugs for dry cough. It is better if they are herbal based.
To eliminate a runny nose and improve nasal breathing, nasal vasodilator drops (Evkazolin) are used.
For a sore throat, you need to use special sprays with silver ions and based on herbs. Such drugs as Ingalipt, Gorlospas, etc. help with this.
To get rid of dryness and germs in the throat, you need to gargle it often. The best way to help with this is a decoction of chamomile, a solution of salt or soda (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of boiling water). It is recommended to gargle with data and solutions often - every 2-3 hours.
To suppress the activity of the virus and strengthen the immune system, the patient may be prescribed immunomodulatory drugs, but one should be extremely careful with their choice (the attending physician must correctly combine these medications with those the patient is already taking to treat HIV).
Vitamin preparations. They will enrich the body with useful substances and help it fight the disease. You can also take these nutritional supplements after you have recovered from the flu.

Hilak Forte helps maintain microflora

How to protect yourself from the flu if you have HIV

Due to the fact that HIV makes the immune system weak, a person with this diagnosis is much more susceptible to influenza and other colds.

In case of an epidemic, you must wear a protective mask

That is why he should definitely adhere to the following preventive measures to protect himself from unwanted respiratory diseases:

Wash your hands very often with soap (after each visit to crowded places, riding in public transport, going to the store, etc.).
During periods of outbreaks of influenza epidemics, wear a protective mask.
Avoid touching your lips, nose and eyes with unwashed hands, as they may harbor bacteria. It is especially easy to become infected this way by shaking hands with a person with the flu who had previously coughed and covered his mouth with his hand.
Regularly use antibacterial gels to clean frequently used items (computer mouse, kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator handle, etc.) Germs can accumulate on such things.
All family members living with a person with HIV should be vaccinated against influenza. This will significantly reduce the likelihood of infection of a vulnerable person.
Take vitamin complexes regularly and also strictly follow the prescribed HIV treatment regimen. Only by containing the infection with drugs will the patient be able to at least somewhat control his condition and immunity.
When the first signs of influenza develop, it is very important not to delay going to the doctor and starting treatment, because the success of the treatment will largely depend on timely initiation of therapy.
Avoid stress and nervous tension, as they further reduce an already weak immune system.

HIV and flu are a dangerous combination that can cause unforeseen consequences. The fact is that the immune system of infected people is greatly weakened. Therefore, patients with seasonal epidemic infection are at high risk. There are serious complications here. Influenza during HIV infection often causes pneumonia, meningitis, heart failure and even kidney problems. Complications can also affect the ENT organs. The most common concomitant disease in this area is otitis media. Complications in infected individuals occur several times more often than in healthy people. They develop rapidly and are extremely difficult to treat. However, the flu itself is difficult in HIV-infected people.

The symptoms are acute, for example, the temperature does not go down and instead of the usual five days it can debilitate the patient for a whole week or even several. Based on the complexity of the course of HIV infection with influenza, medical experts have concluded that its treatment and prevention should be strengthened and carried out under the close supervision of a specialist. Only a timely call or visit to a doctor will help avoid serious complications and unforeseen consequences in this difficult situation.

Flu with HIV: how to treat, what measures to take first?

In fact, the standards for treating the virus in patients with immunodeficiency syndrome are not very different from the measures that should be taken when infected by ordinary people. The first and most important thing to do if an HIV-infected person gets the flu is to consult a doctor. An experienced specialist will choose the necessary course of treatment and prescribe the correct antiviral drugs. After all, some medications do not help against all types of the virus. Such drugs are especially effective in the first days of the disease (two to three days). It is advisable to take them when initial symptoms appear.

Swine flu and HIV pose a particular danger to patients. This disease has a high risk of complications even in previously healthy people. Complications from it can affect the lungs and cardiovascular system. They develop at lightning speed. Sometimes a few days are enough for the patient to develop bilateral pneumonia, which can lead to pulmonary edema and death. Swine flu in HIV-infected people is much easier to prevent than to cure, so competent preventive measures play a special role in this matter.

Preventive measures

Treatment of influenza in HIV-infected people can be avoided with good prevention. Such measures must be strictly observed by patients with immunodeficiency virus. After all, the flu, like any other disease, is best prevented. Experts recommend that people with a weakened immune system during the epidemic try to refrain from going to places where there are large crowds of people. Taking antiviral drugs as a preventive measure is recommended only in cases where a patient with the immunodeficiency virus has had contact with a person infected with a seasonal infection. In the midst of an epidemic, you may be able to protect yourself from the disease in this way, but it will not bring any benefit to your already weakened immune system. Antiviral drugs are taken strictly as needed. It is advisable to use them only to treat influenza. With HIV, this is a necessary measure.

How to treat a cold with HIV/AIDS?

How to prevent a cold?

Discuss the possibility with your doctor vaccination from influenza and pneumonia. This will be useful not only for the carrier of the disease, but also for the people around him (friends, family members).

The flu season can start as early as October and last until May. October/November is the best time for the vaccine, which begins to work two weeks after vaccination.