Question 1

what causes a weak immune system?

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Immunity: Poor diet, not enough exercise, quite a few medications intended to treat other conditions, chemical or toxic exposures; and sadly, genetics play the largest role.

Question 2

how common is a weak immune system?

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Low immunity: It is commonly called that and a lot of "stuff" is sold to boost it (notice no before and after tests to prove anything). Actually altered immunity is common and likely seen with allergic individuals. Selective deficiency of the immune system do exist but are less common. A good learning experience to help you understand this system is http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/immunesystemanddisorders.Ht.

Question 3

it possible to have a weak immune system?

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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 4

really weak immune system.., what can i do?

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Immune system : The immune system requires a constant and sufficient supply of protein to maintain 
optimum function.  When humans are starved their immune systems weaken.  Therefore maintain adequate protein.

Question 5

is there a disease that leads to a weak immune system?

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Disease low immune: Yes. Temporarly after viral infections there is t cell dysfunction resulting in asthma. With connective tissue disease the is disordered immune systems. After radiation and around certian chemicals the immune systems is disordered. Many other disorders such as pernicious anemia, scid, subclass deficiency etc. Have a genetic basis.

Question 6

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

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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 7

why do i catch cold so often and easily? do i have a weak immune system?

Accepted Answer

Colds: Frequent colds are common as the common cold viruses mutate constantly and one cannot mount an immunity to them, but are you sure these are colds and not nasal allergies?

Question 8

do some people just have a "weak immune system" and catch more colds, flus, etc...?

Accepted Answer

Opposite is true: This may seem backwards, but it is our own immune system that determines how sick we get with a cold or flu.  Interesting study was done on people who "never get sick" and people who "always get sick".   Both were infected with cold viruses and the people who "never got sick" didn't get sick even with virus in them.  Some immune systems are over-enthusiastic and make you sicker than need be...

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

what to do if i found out that i have a weak immune system. what will happen and what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: A "weak" immune system is not a medical term. If you mean immune deficiency, the type of deficiency will determine what the results may be.  Without knowing what is wrong with your immune system, I can't be more specific

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