Williamsburg, VA
A 39-year-old female asked:
What can i do to keep my immune system up. i have sarcoid of the liver and ra. i have 2 infections since being on prednisone taper for first time.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 41 years experience
Immunosuppression: Having two chronic diseases, one is autoimmune, both need prednisone and other meds that cause immunosuppression, having two infections is not uncommon, at any rate you may want to wear a mask while in crowded places, you need to avoid anyhow, stay at a distance from people with colds, don't change diapers for kids who recently received oral polio vaccination, rest, fresh air, fluids,balanced diet
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Last updated Aug 28, 2020
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