Question 1

can you be a nursing student if you have a weak immune system?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Most people who have 'a weak immune system' mean that they feel they get colds, flu symptoms, etc more often than others.  Most have no real immune deficiency disorder - it is important that nursing students receive a flu shot, consider pneumonia shot and other routine vaccinations.

Question 2

if you have had a splenectomy does that mean you have a weak immune system ?

Accepted Answer

No: Your immune system is intact. You would have a higher risk of infection from encapsulated organisms, and is why those with splenectomy have a pneumococcal vaccine as a precaution.

Question 3

it pretty common to have a weak immune system during old age?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The immune system wanes as we age. The manifestation of this process is evidenced by increased infectious processes such as herpes zoster (shingles), pneumonia, flu, and increasing incidence of cancers. Our immunity aids in our ability to mitigate or even prevent these processes. One can bolster his or her immunity by receiving vaccinations, and leading a healthy life style.

Question 4

i think i have a weak immune system because i catch colds easily. do i have a higher risk for cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Your immune system is probably quite normal.  Many people are susceptible to colds without having immune deficiency.  It is not likely that you are at increased risk for cancer.  You should practice the usual preventive measures, i.e., do not use tobacco, maintain healthy weight, and do not drink or keep it to fewer than a drink a day.

Question 5

i have an infection but my wounds heal slowly. i think i have a weak immune system? any tests for that?

Accepted Answer

Wound healing: Note that there are many factors why a particular wound would not heal as fast as expected; these may have nothing to do with a 'weak' immune system. The immunodeficiency disorders, relatively speaking, are uncommon. On the other hand, disorders like diabetes mellitus which can affect healing, are extremely common. Reviewing this issue with your doctor can lead to specific testing.

Question 6

it possible to have a weak immune system?

Accepted Answer

Often spoken about: Hard to measure, unless we speak of a specific immunodefficiency, like digeorge syndrome, bruton's agammaglobulinemia. We understand aids, the cause being hi, the deficiency in cd-4 t-lymphocytes. But "weak" immunity in cancer treatment is transient lowering of granulocytes.

Question 7

what to do if i have a weak immune system is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition, exercise: If you keep your body fit through good nutrition and a regular exercise program, your immune system will likely function better. The only supplement which may help regulate  the immune system is vitamin d3 , so make sure that you have an adequate intake. Folic acid has also been touted but the evidence is weaker.

Question 8

could you ever have a weak immune system because your cold hasnt gone away for 2weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not likely: Some colds last a long time.  This year was especially bad for prolonged colds.

Question 9

if asthsma do i have a weak immune system?

Accepted Answer

The opposite: You have an overactive immune system when it comes to your lungs.  In fact, some of the medicines for asthma contain steroids which weaken the immune system a bit so your symptoms improve.  But it does put you at a slightly higher risk of infection.

Question 10

do i have a weak immune system if i tend t get warts?

Accepted Answer

No: Warts do not mean you have a weak immune system. Warts are common and your body has not developed resistance to the wart virus. It has resistance to internal infections such as strep , flu. Eyc.

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