Hiv And Loss Of Breath

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Pneumonia, weight loss, shortness of breathe

My mom is 44 years old and was recently diagnosed with HIV two weeks ago which was January 2011. She did an HIV test December 2009 and years before that and was always negative. It appears that my mom was effected about a year ago. SInce then my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sorry to hear about your mom's recent HIV diagnosis. The most important thing now is that she work closely with an HIV/AIDS specialist physician. With proper care and a bit of luck, she should improve significantly. There are medications to... Read more »

putrid body and breath odor and HIV

Why do i have a really putrid body and breath odor? I was diagnosed with HIV+ in October 2008 and... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

witnessed a man taking last breath during a car accident yest doctor but now i have an hiv concern?please please please answer

Hello doctor I'm currently on vacation and its been well until this traumatizing event. Me and... Read more »

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Researchers Develop Breath-Monitoring Device to Monitor Treatment Adherence Among HIV-Positive People

Researchers at the University of Florida and Xhale have developed a breath-monitoring device that can detect whether people living with HIV/AIDS adhere to their treatment regimens, ANI/Thaindian News reports. According to Richard Melker, a... Read more »

Tips on Dealing With an HIV/AIDS Diagnosis

Take a deep breath. Don't hang your head. Reach out for support. You're not alone. Over the years, dozens of gay men living with HIV/AIDS, or working in the HIV/AIDS field, have shared experiences and advice in response to the question: What... Read more »

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Take a deep breath and get tested FOR YOUR OWN SAK

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

To all you worried wells out there.

Please folks, I am sorry to be brutal but please please please keep a grip on your situations. I have read so much on this forum and so many of your are killing yourselves mentally. Lets be honest, what is the... Read more »

Can't breath...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The girl from this summer who had an HIV test and from whom I received unprotected oral had a doc appt for results today for HIV, red blood cell count, white blood cells, platlets, etc... to see why she is so tired... It was at 5pm and it's now... Read more »

pain when deep breathing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi guys,
I had and encounter with a prostitute without condom which has put me at risk with HIV and have made an appointment to get tested next week.
Im at the end of my 8th week.
My symptoms have included a sore throat. At first first I thought I was... Read more »

Fat loss in the cheeks but no HIV disease

Posted by Serge2008, 2 Replies

Hi! I'm a 41yo French heterosexual man and I live in Pennsylvania. Three years ago, I started to notice a sudden fat loss in my cheeks in a short period of time. I was worried about something serious and I had various blood test for cancer and HIV... Read more »

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