Question 1

does radiation lower immune system?

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Yes: Radiation primarily has its effects on lymphoid tissue.  Lymphocytes are in part responsible for helping to fight off infections.

Question 2

could my immune system still be compromised 2 years after chemo and radiation for stage 1 breast cancer?  i seem to get sick a lot now.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Talking about immune suppression is difficult because there are so many different mechanisms that can become impaired.  Would go back to your oncologist and discuss your concerns.  There are a variety of tests which can be done.

Question 3

do immune globulins lower my immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: Immune globulins actually augment the immune system, by bringing in a large dose of antibodies to a particular substance.  The globulins bind to whatever toxin they are targeted to and help your immune system recognize those toxins as something worth fighting.  There are many different immune globulins available, such as vzig (anti-varicella) and hbig (anti hep-b).

Question 4

help can being cold lower your immune system making people more likely to catch a cold?

Accepted Answer

No immunity No cold: Your immune system doesn't weaken but you could get sick. There are cilia in your lungs that help push out mucus with bacteria or viruses. When you get chilled you can have temporary paralysis of the cilia.  If you have some of these agents in your lungs and the mucous settles deeper because of this, then you could get pneumonia. You won't catch a cold unless someone around you shares it with you.

Question 5

could being cold lower your immune system or something, making people more likely to catch a cold?

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Not at all: You always heard your mom say "you're going to get sick if you don't bundle up" has been shown to not be accurate.  Exposure to cold temperature in typical urban or suburban settings would not down regulate immune responses. However, prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperature even for short periods of time can cause a host of circulation issues affecting all organs and in turn can cause ills.

Question 6

could being underweight lower your immune system?

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Underweight: Yes. If you have an underlying illness that makes you underweight, this could affect your immune system. If you are malnutritioned, have a poor diet, or have anorexia, and this is the cause of the weight issues, then it certainly can affect immunity. Being thin with a low body mass index, if you are otherwise healthy, does not indicate an immune problem otherwise.

Question 7

does autovastratin lower your immune system thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Stains,which is what atorvastatin, is is felt to aid your immune system according to various studies through the years. One study that I read recently concluded that patients with covid infections who had been on statins did better than those not taking statins. Therefore I'm sure most MD's don't think that people taking statins are immunosuppressed.

Question 8

does hookah pen lower your immune system and make you more susceptible to diseases?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: you have nicotine only and I am aware of no evidence that this has a immunological effect.  However the nicotine has other effects on the blood vessels to your heart and brain.  It is safest to abstain

Question 9

does flonase lower the immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: Flonase or fluticasone is a topical nasal steroid spray.  There is very little systemic absorption.  Its efficacy and safety have been proven.  There is no evidence, as far as i know, that this topical drug will down-regulate the systemic immune system.

Question 10

does rituximab lower your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rituximab (rituxin) is a monoclonal antibody to cd20 an antigen located on lymphocytes. One consequence of using this drug is a drop in lymphocyte numbers (bad cells and good cells). This decline lowers the  effectiveness of the immune system for a period of time.

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