Treatment of ARVI and HIV. Treatment of influenza with HIV infection

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

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 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.

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.

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?

Added (04.12.12, 10:22)

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

Added (09/05/13, 13:48)

I forgot about chamomile with honey, we definitely drink it

If you have a dream, desire and perseverance, you will grow even through asphalt.

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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.

Recommendations and opinions published on the site are for reference or popular information and are provided to a wide range of readers for discussion. The information provided does not replace qualified medical care based on medical history and diagnostic results. Be sure to consult your doctor.

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 getting vaccinated against 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).

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 - “General Medicine”

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In immunodeficiency states, it is especially difficult for the human body to cope with various diseases, because due to a decrease in protective forces, even a harmless cold with HIV can cause the pathology to transform into a more severe form or end in death. 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?

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

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?

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

ARVI in HIV infection

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

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.

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?

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

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.

frequent colds with HIV

In the section Diseases, Medicines, the question is frequent colds are a sign of HIV infection? asked by the author Prpa prpa the best answer is no, this is a sign of immunodeficiency and lack of vitamins

This is a sign of reduced immunity and the need to dress warmer.

Not always. Just low immunity.

this is a sign of weak immunity

Don't panic - runny nose is the joy of being

Weak immunity, killed by vaccinations. you need to restore it with twisted nuts, raisins, dried apricots, lemon + honey, colonchoe tincture.

They may also be a sign of HIV infection. You're right. If you are so concerned about this, give your blood to test for HIV using the PCR method. And at the same time for an immunogram.

These are big problems in the thyroid gland.

Frequent colds indicate that the immune system is weakened. To strengthen it, drink infusions of echinacea or Tibetan lofant herbs. Can be with lemon or honey.

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The first signs of AIDS?

Kristina Gyarchayte Master (1122) 9 years ago

Go to the clinic and get tested. There may not be a sign for a long time! If you have had contact with someone you are not sure about, go donate blood!

Tatyana Babich Thinker (9476) 9 years ago

The first signs of HIV are subtle. For example, a few weeks after infection with HIV, an infected person’s temperature may rise to 37.5 - 38, and the lymph nodes and glands may enlarge. Sometimes there is an unpleasant sensation in the throat, pain when swallowing, red spots appear on the skin, and diarrhea often occurs.

The presence of HIV in the body can be completely unnoticeable for years: such time, as a rule, passes from the moment of HIV infection to the development of AIDS in the absence of treatment.

Sometimes the infection makes itself felt with almost imperceptible signs of HIV, such as enlargement of several lymph nodes - on the back of the neck, above the collarbone, sometimes on the front of the neck, under the armpits, in the groin.

In this case, it is necessary to check not only for diseases that are traditionally accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes (and there are quite a few such diseases - for example, enlarged lymph nodes may be the only sign of lymphogranulomatosis). but also for HIV infection.

As HIV infection develops and the patient's immune system weakens, the HIV-infected person begins to develop the first signs of AIDS - these are diseases that in healthy people go away on their own or are easily cured. At this stage, any infection can lead to a fatal condition; diseases of the internal organs develop, gradually leading to death.

Symptoms of AIDS and HIV infection

HIV infection is considered very “insidious”. This is due to the fact that most often the introduction of the immunodeficiency virus into the human body and its reproduction does not cause any symptoms of HIV infection. The only reliable way to determine a person's HIV status is to take an HIV test.

Only in some cases are HIV symptoms present after infection. In the case of the so-called acute stage of HIV infection.

The first signs of HIV are subtle. For example, a few weeks after becoming infected with HIV, an infected person may have a temperature rise to 37.5 - 38, lymph nodes and glands may become enlarged, sometimes there is an unpleasant feeling in the throat, pain when swallowing, red spots appear on the skin, and often diarrhea.

Patients often do not pay attention to the occurrence of such symptoms of HIV, mistaking them for signs of a cold or minor poisoning. They are difficult to distinguish from the symptoms of a common cold or flu. Moreover, these initial symptoms of HIV do not occur in all people infected and disappear quite quickly. However, if they were actually caused by HIV infection, their disappearance only means that the infection is progressing further.

The presence of HIV in the body can be completely unnoticed for 10–12 years: this time, as a rule, passes from the moment of HIV infection to the development of AIDS in the absence of treatment.

Sometimes the infection makes itself felt with almost imperceptible signs of HIV. as an enlargement of several lymph nodes - on the back of the neck, above the collarbone, sometimes on the front of the neck, under the armpits, in the groin.

In this case, it is necessary to check not only for diseases. traditionally accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes (and there are quite a few such diseases - for example, enlarged lymph nodes may be the only sign of lymphogranulomatosis), but also on HIV infection.

Frequent colds: how to stop getting sick

Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, weakness - symptoms that overtake us at the most inopportune moment. To stop getting sick, let’s understand the causes of frequent colds.

ARVI is not a fatal diagnosis, but it is terribly annoying. Being sick is unpleasant, being sick is inconvenient, especially if a person works. In addition to the fact that the victim does not feel well, he also infects his colleagues, and if he takes out a sick leave, he immediately becomes disliked by his superiors.

Contrary to the opinion of the employer, it is considered acceptable if a person gets colds 2-4 times a year, during seasonal epidemics. But when this happens “not according to plan” and much more often, you need to act!

Reduced immunity and frequent colds

First of all, the cause of frequent colds is associated with weakened immunity. The body simply loses the ability to defend itself against aggressive foreign agents - viruses, toxins, and in some cases even its own cells changed due to disease.

The reason for a decrease in immunity can be anything: stress, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and even excessive attention to hygiene, which completely relaxes the immune system and deprives it of its primary task - to protect the body from foreign agents.

In this case, the right tactic would be to strengthen the immune system. namely:

consumption of a complex of vitamins and minerals;
hardening;
physical training (fitness, yoga, etc.);
proper nutrition;
adherence to sleep and wakefulness;
avoiding contact with infection, especially during the spread of viral diseases.

Stress and frequent colds

People who are under stress often catch colds. And if ARVI usually lasts about a week and can go away even without treatment, then in a state of nervous tension, independent recovery may not occur or may be delayed.

As a rule, in this case diseases of organs and systems are also associated. This requires a medical examination and a doctor’s recommendation.

In this case, the following will help get rid of frequent colds:

HIV. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV

The first information about HIV infection appeared in the mid-80s of the last century, when an unknown disease was discovered in which adults suffered from immunodeficiency, which had previously only occurred as a congenital defect. Unlike immunodeficiency in newborns, in these patients the decrease in immunity was acquired in adulthood. Therefore, in the first years after its discovery, the disease began to be called AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome. According to modern data, there are currently about 40 million patients in the world, and the number of victims of the disease over the 20 years of its existence is close to 20 million. Its rapid spread and incurability earned it the fame of the “plague of the twentieth century.” When the new disease was first announced, people with HIV were treated as death row. This is due to the late detection of HIV in patients; most of these people were already in the AIDS stage and lived no more than a year from the moment of diagnosis. At present, although there is no talk of curing HIV infection yet, a timely diagnosis and competent treatment can delay the development of HIV infection to the AIDS stage for an indefinitely long period, and make the AIDS stage reversible, which means preserving the patient’s life and its quality .

Pathogen

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belongs to the family Retriviridae, subfamily Lentivirus. Living up to its name (Lentivirus - “slow” virus), HIV is in no hurry.

Frequent colds in an adult. What to do?

If you catch a cold more than six times a year, you can safely count yourself among the group of people who get sick often. A healthy adult should not get sick more than twice a year, and this should happen during seasonal epidemics of ARVI and influenza.

Colds are infectious and are caused by hypothermia.

However, in addition to hypothermia, factors contributing to colds are also weakened immunity and stress. draft, rain and a number of other reasons. Regardless of this, if you think colds bother you often, for example, more than once a quarter, consult a doctor.

For colds, except influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. include pharyngitis. nasopharyngitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, herpes simplex, acute bronchi.

Frequent colds weaken the body, for two reasons and they are interrelated. These are deterioration of immunity and allergies. Allergies provoke a decrease in immunity. and decreased immunity initiates the development of allergies.

Actually, this list is a hint on what to do if you have a weakened immune system and are plagued by colds. The first steps to prevent frequent colds are diagnosing immunity and allergies.

The first symptoms of decreased immunity are frequent colds, decreased performance, drowsiness, depression, and fungal diseases. brittle hair and nails, dry skin, acne. rashes, “women’s” diseases and digestive disorders. However, for a correct diagnosis it is better to visit an immunologist-allergist.

It is necessary to identify allergens that affect decreased immunity and deterioration of the body as a whole. The easiest way to solve this issue is to conduct skin tests and identify allergies. After treatment is prescribed, measures to increase immunity begin.

How to recognize and treat a cold, acute respiratory viral infection, cytomegalovirus infection with HIV?

How does a cold occur during HIV infection?

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

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?

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

ARVI in HIV infection

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

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.

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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AIDS, caused by HIV infection, is one of the world's most devastating diseases. Why is HIV so serious? The point is the irreversible damage that the virus causes to the immune system of the infected person: as the disease progresses, the body ceases to resist the infection, and everything ends in death.

An additional difficulty is that HIV symptoms, which are often mistaken for signs of a common cold, do not manifest themselves immediately, but only after the end of the incubation period. Additional disappointing facts include: the minimum infectious dose, relatively simple conditions of infection, and the frightening symptoms of AIDS.

That is why it is very important to find out about the presence of HIV in the body as early as possible. How to understand that you have been attacked by a virus? - you ask. In order to “recognize the enemy by sight,” you need to know everything about him, in particular, to understand what happens in the body of the infected person from the moment of infection to the usual completion of the clinical case.

What happens to a person in whose body the human immunodeficiency virus has settled? The first manifestations of HIV occur after the incubation period. This means that at least 3 weeks must pass after infection for a person to notice the first alarming symptoms.

The period of the first manifestations of developing HIV infection occurs in the 2nd stage of the disease. With luck, the patient will seek medical help when early symptoms appear. However, the often observed symptoms are equated to the clinical manifestations of influenza, ARVI, and mononucleosis. The patient complains of muscle pain, chills, his temperature rises, and the lymph nodes in the neck are enlarged. The average duration of the stage is 1 year.

This is followed by the latent stage, which is characterized by the asymptomatic course of HIV. However, antibodies to the virus are already present in the patient’s blood, and they can be detected during diagnosis.

Generalized lymphadenopathy is the stage of obvious manifestation of HIV. The patient detects a significant increase in lymph nodes throughout the body (with the exception of the groin). This sign prompts the patient to visit a doctor, especially if HIV symptoms have not previously manifested themselves.

On average, after 3 months the disease progresses to the stage of secondary manifestations. It becomes much more difficult for the patient to cope with emerging symptoms. During this period, a whole “bouquet” of secondary diseases develops (generalized infections, Kaposi’s sarcoma, central nervous system lesions, etc.), accompanied by corresponding symptoms.

Next up is the thermal stage or AIDS. During this period, there is an exacerbation of all existing ailments, the development of which most often leads to the appearance of acute liver failure. AIDS occurs in several stages, each of which brings the patient closer to inevitable death.

Routes of transmission

Before getting deeply acquainted with the clinical picture (signs of infection) of HIV, let’s touch on the topic of transmission routes of the virus.

People infected with HIV are the main source of infection at any stage of the disease, including the incubation period (when HIV has not yet manifested itself). The most dangerous periods of the disease in terms of the possibility of transmitting the virus are the end of the incubation period, the time of primary symptoms and the late stage of the disease.

The habitat of the infection is the biological fluids of patients. We are talking about blood, sperm, vaginal secretions and breast milk of the sick person.

Attention! Viral particles may also be contained in other substrates (tears, saliva, sweat). However, the concentration of the virus in them is negligible, so it is practically impossible to become infected this way.

From the above we conclude that there are three ways of HIV infection:

Sexual. The virus enters the body as a result of unprotected sex with a sick person.
Parenteral (through the blood).
Vertical. HIV is transmitted to the baby during childbirth or through breast milk.

Historical Brief: Monkeys Carry HIV

Where the human immunodeficiency virus originated, when the first symptoms of the “plague of the 21st century” appeared, and where the chain of HIV infections began is unknown. The general version of scientists and historians is as follows: the initial infection with the human immunodeficiency virus occurred from chimpanzees. The epidemic spread throughout the world after several men killed and ate HIV-infected animals.

The above may be evidenced by the facts about captured sick chimpanzees. Animals in Africa turned out to be carriers of a virus that turned out to be very similar to AIDS.

Features of HIV symptoms: characteristic symptoms in men and women

What special symptoms in an HIV-infected woman may indicate an illness? How to recognize a “sore”? Primary manifestations are reduced to an increase in body temperature to 40 degrees a few weeks after infection. Hyperthermia may bother the patient for 2-10 days.

The list of the very first symptoms of HIV infection is supplemented by signs characteristic of ARVI and influenza: cough, pain in the larynx. Then symptoms of intoxication will appear:

weakness;
muscle pain;
migraine;
night sweats.

The first symptoms of HIV appear against the background of enlarged lymph nodes. Inflammatory processes begin to develop. This is evidenced by the cervical nodes, then enlargements of the occipital and axillary nodes will appear.

Attention! As a result of HIV infection and the development of the disease, women may experience vomiting, nausea, and spasmodic pain syndrome.

The main symptoms of the disease in men are similar to the manifestations of the disease in women. The onset of the disease is accompanied by the appearance of a red rash (colorless spots) on the body. Further, the clinical picture is identical.

Then the disease “gains momentum” and damage to the mucous membrane of the lips, scalp, etc. is observed.

In the following, we will talk about the symptoms observed in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The clinical pictures of HIV and AIDS (HAI) vary.

The first symptoms of AIDS

The patient has full confidence in the diagnosis when the first signs of AIDS appear: if the manifestation of the first signs of HIV infection can be overlooked, then the first signs of AIDS will not go unnoticed. Symptoms of the disease occur during the thermal stage, when the patient’s immunity is no longer able to resist the virus.

Are there differences in symptoms between opposite sexes? The signs of the disease are identical. Differences can only be in the first signs of AIDS, which are associated with diseases of the genitourinary system.

Symptoms of the disease will be determined externally and detected in the laboratory. AIDS occurs in 4 forms:

Pulmonary (development of Pneumocystis pneumonia).
Intestinal (against the background of temperature, diarrhea appears, signs of dehydration).
With skin damage in women and men (formation of ulcers and erosions, causing severe pain and discomfort).
With damage to the central nervous system.

Diagnostics

Having found out how long it takes for the first signs of AIDS (HIV) to appear and how AIDS manifests itself, let’s move on to the topic of diagnosis.

With the entry of an infectious dose into the blood, in some patients the first symptoms “come” after 3 weeks, in others after 3 months after dangerous contact (with the beginning of the production of antibodies to the virus in the body’s cells). However, the only alarming signal may be a significant increase in lymph nodes (lymph nodes in the armpit, neck) during the period of generalized lymphadenopathy.

In any case, they resort to one or more diagnostic methods, in which the level of viral RNA, the degree of damage to leukocytes, lymphocytes are determined - the reaction of the patient’s body to the virus is assessed.

First of all, they resort to enzyme immunoassay of blood. If the result is repeatedly positive, it is necessary for the patient to undergo another one - immunoblotting.

How quickly AIDS manifests itself: features of the incubation period

Is there an algorithm for recognizing HIV in the early stages? During the incubation period, it is impossible to identify a sick person for at least several weeks: there are no signs of AIDS during this period.

How then do you know if you are sick or not? The only thing you can do if you suspect an infection is to pay close attention to your health (check the size of the lymph nodes, promptly determine the causes of sudden malaise, sweating, and consult a doctor for any form of illness). So, if the experience was preceded by unprotected sex, it would not be amiss to undergo all the recommended examinations a few weeks after the NPA.

Attention! The infected person is often confused by the “simplicity” of the symptoms that appear. Be vigilant, do not be fooled by the false harmlessness of the signs!

Drug treatment

What is meant by HIV treatment? Treatment of HIV infection or treatment of AIDS includes a set of measures to slow the progression of the disease. It is currently not possible to cure the disease, even if monitored by the best attending physician. Treatment of AIDS involves monitoring the immune status, compliance with preventive measures and treatment of secondary diseases.

The most correct direction of therapy in the case of HIV is taking antiretroviral drugs. Treatment will be with drugs such as Zidovudine, Nevirapine and Didanosine - they are recognized as the most effective.

However, it is worth remembering that medications do not affect the result - the death of patients with HIV today is inevitable.

Prevention

To prevent AIDS treatment, it is necessary to adhere to simple preventive measures. They are well known and sound like this:

have an orderly sex life (use a condom);
stop taking drugs;
observe sanitary and hygienic standards during medical and cosmetic procedures;
Consult a doctor in a timely manner if diseases of the genitourinary system develop (regardless of the period of time of development of the disease).

How can you avoid becoming infected with HIV?

According to statistics, during sexual intercourse without a condom the risk of contracting the virus is greatest. This is followed by cases of infection through blood and vertical routes.

You shouldn’t take a fanatical position and avoid everyone for fear of “catching an infection.” Remember: HIV is not transmitted in everyday conditions (with a handshake, a hug, in everyday life), through a kiss, tears or insect bites.

Innocent sexually transmitted infections

Unprotected intercourse has an alternative unattractive side. We are talking about the possible risk of contracting an innocent sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, genital herpes, thrush, human papillomavirus), the symptoms of which may look like manifestations of HIV. The situation is especially serious if an HIV-infected person becomes infected: with a weakened immune system, the course of such ailments is extremely dangerous.

Attention! With unprotected sexual intercourse, the risk of contracting an STD is 50%.

Prevention of opportunistic infections

In the prevention section, one cannot fail to mention measures to prevent the development of opportunistic infections. At the secondary stage of HIV development, due to a severe weakening of the immune system, such ailments often become the patient’s “companions”. In addition, such infections increase the risk of contracting the virus and the rapid development of AIDS in the patient’s body.

There is a clear fact that it is necessary to observe certain preventive measures against opportunistic infections. Among these: exclusion of raw meat and fish from the diet, regular care of pets, vaccination against infections and obvious observance of personal hygiene rules.

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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 take 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. I became infected along with my daughter. 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

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 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.

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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personal notes on a given topic

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).