Is Bronchitis A Symptom Of HIV

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Bronchitis

When does Bronchitis generally occur in the course of HIV infection? 1 year, 2 years, or 5+ years? Thanks....

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Bronchitis is a nonspecific infection that affects millions of people a year that are not HIV infected. Thus, it could occur at any time during HIV infectionMH... Read more »

Bronchitis/Pneumonia

I had bronchitis last week. Most symptoms have gone, except the coughing from junk in my chest.My labs were all great at my last trip to the doctor.My question is how worried should I be about this turning into some form of pneumonia? I had the...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

If the cough persists or you develop other symptoms (like fever, chills, chest pain), then you should consult your doctor immediately.... Read more »

Chronic Bronchitis

I have read in many places that chronic bronchitis is associated with a weakened immune system. Knowing that bronchitis is common with cold weather, I was curious if it is associated with ARS or does your immune system have to greatly weakend to see...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It is not correct that chronic bronchitis is indicative of a weakened immune system, and it is not related to ARS.... Read more »

HIV Symptoms?

Hi Doc. Recently In December I Had caught a cold then right after Caught Bronchitis from my friend who coughed all in my face. The Doctor gave me antibiotics and the cough is gone but I still been feeling ill. Every time I get up and walk outside I...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Have you ever been tested for HIV? I don't know what you mean by "the regular blood test"-- testing for HIV isn't routine and requires written consent. While it's not very likely your current symptoms are related to HIV,... Read more »

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Bronchitis and Sinuses

Posted by Anonymous

I have read in several places that Sinus infections and Bronchitis is prevelant in HIV+ people. Does anyone have any idea when this would occur?

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Recurrent bronchitis and rashes and colds

Posted by rustychaucer5968

I just had bronchitis like three weeks ago and I was prescribed antibiotics. It began to go away, but I got the cold again! And more Post nasal drip, plus, I was smoking cigarettes. Now my chest and back are hurting again! I still have the cold... Read more »

Bronchitis

Posted by sadface, 3 Replies

Hi to my family of friends...
GAWD, I have been down a week with bronchitis..ug! I just started meds for it, ( I was in denial, thought it was "just" a cold) And of course I went back to thinking..do I have HIV? It will be a year in December since... Read more »

Bronchitis

Posted by rustychaucer5968

Hello,

I read that different labs around the united states have different standards and results of the ELISA test. Some labs are liberal or conservative on how they read the ELISA results because it is display by a numerical value. I have been tested... Read more »

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