A member asked:

I had a 1 week lupus flare followed by a bout of bronchitis which knocked me off my feet for 2 weeks. is bronchitis harder on me because of the lupus?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Possibly : Viral illnesses may be prolonged and individual immune responses may vary in Lupus. Rest, hydration, a flu vaccine and Tamiflu as indicated may be part of your management. Watch for fever spikes and prolonged cough.

Answered 6/7/2019

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