Question 1

she is getting really sick from minor colds. what home remedies can help boost her weakened immune system and cancer treatments?

Accepted Answer

Diet and rest: A varied and balanced and diet are key to boosting a patients immune system. Make sure she gets plenty of rest. If vitamins are taken, make sure they are as inexpensive as can be found. Keep sick people away from the patient, but make sure she gets out of the house, at least for a while, each day, weather permitting. And, a positive environment will also help. Good luck.

Question 2

do antihistamines weaken the immune system? i'm trying to ward off a cold that's been going around but i also don't want to suffer through hayfever!

Accepted Answer

No: The usual antihistamine has no effect on the immune system.

Question 3

every single time i try to start up a workout routine, i come down with a cold. despite wiping machines and washing hands after. is there any sort of medical condition in which exercise weakens immune system or is my gym really that dirty?

Accepted Answer

Immunity: Sounds like your immune system is low and you are run down.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can do lab tests and perhaps refer you to a nutritionist.  Are you getting enough sleep? Peace and good health.

Question 4

hi there,could a weakened immune system be a sign of an std?i had an unprotected incident 5.5months ago&tested neg 9wk after for hiv,syphilis&g/c.since i have had recurrent illness strep,colds&covid with aching lymph. should i re-test?

Accepted Answer

: Immune system can be weakened in many conditions but STD is not one of them. Pl check with your doc or an Internist . Hope you do well

Question 5

what can weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Unhealthy lifestyle: sleep deprivation, not enough rest, not enough exercise or fresh air, unhealthy foods, not enough fruits and vegetables, apart from other reasons such as certain medicines given to suppress immunity to control some conditions,

Question 6

please tell me what are some things that can weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Quite a few: Poor nutrition, stress, lack of exercise, poor sleep can weaken the immune system. Old age is another factor. Diseases, such as diabetes and kidney failure, severe burns markedly weaken it. Medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs (cortisone-like) and medications used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases are potent immune suppressants.

Question 7

help please? i want to know what are some things that can weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Lots: There are a lot of things that can weaken the immune system including medications to treat autoimmune disease, prevent transplant rejection, steroids, mineral deficiency, diabetes, kidney failure, malnutrition, liver failure, severe protein losing diarrhea, radiation, toxic chemicals, aging, infections, inherited or acquired immunodeficiencies.

Question 8

does having no spleen weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

A litltle bit: It weakens your immune response against  encapsulated bacteria "s. Pneumoniae and haemophilus influenzae" , you should receive a vaccine against those organisms, discuss that with your doctor.

Question 9

can all cancers weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

No: Liquid cancers of the blood (leukemia and lymphoma) can weaken the immune system and predispose a patient to infections.  Other cancers only affect the overall immune system when they are very advanced and have spread throughout the bone marrow.  It is true however, that all cancers have activated mechanisms in the body that shield them from the immune system and allow them to survive.

Question 10

how much time does it take for lyme disease to weaken your immune system?

Accepted Answer

Not an issue: Lyme disease doesn't weaken the immune system or cause opportunistic infection.  The rash of lyme disease (erythema migrans) may begin a week after a tic bite.  Other features of the disease may occur weeks, months, or even years after the initial infection.

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She is getting really sick from minor colds. what home remedies can help boost her weakened immune system and cancer treatments?

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Do antihistamines weaken the immune system? i'm trying to ward off a cold that's been going around but i also don't want to suffer through hayfever!

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Every single time i try to start up a workout routine, i come down with a cold. despite wiping machines and washing hands after. is there any sort of medical condition in which exercise weakens immune system or is my gym really that dirty?

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Hi there,could a weakened immune system be a sign of an std?i had an unprotected incident 5.5months ago&tested neg 9wk after for hiv,syphilis&g/c.since i have had recurrent illness strep,colds&covid with aching lymph. should i re-test?

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What can weaken your immune system?

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Please tell me what are some things that can weaken your immune system?

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Help please? i want to know what are some things that can weaken your immune system?

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Does having no spleen weaken your immune system?

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