Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
167 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could I Have A Problem With My Immune System ?

I have always been a reasonably healthy 31 year old non smoking person with only a handful of coughs or colds I can remember. Within the last 3 months I have had numerous problems, it started with a cough that lasted 6 weeks (x-ray was clear). Then flu which led to pleurisy quickly followed by acute bacterial tonsillitis. My doctor said I have just been unlucky but has suggested a blood test which I haven't had due to the weather. I have caught another nasty cold this week only venturing out a couple of times for short periods. I cannot understand why a normally healthy person could catch this number of viruses in such a short period of time. Could I have a problem with my immune system ?
posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Twitter Thu, 15 Sep 2011 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 15 Sep 2011 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING FROM ANY IMMUNE DISORDER BUT POSSIBLY PHYRANGITIS RESULTING OUT OF SMOKING,TILL YOU DONT QUIT SMOKING THE PROBLEM WILL KEER RECCURING.YOU MUST GO THROAT SWAB CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY,TO GET A CLEAR CUT IDEA OF TYPE OF INFECTION AND SENSETIVE ANTIMICROBIALS.
THE SMOKING MIGHT HAVE CAUSE LOCAL ESONOPHILLIC INFLITRATION IN LUNGS WHICH IS NOT DECTED BY X RAY CHEST.GET THE BLOOD TEST TLC,DLC OF WBC DONE.
AFTER COMPLETLY STOPPING SMOKING START OMNACORTIL 10 MG,MUCOMIX TAB(N ACETYL CYSTINE),AND THE ANTIBIOTIC FROM THE SENSITIVITY TEST.USE CELIN 500 MG TAB CHEWABLE .
IF GETTING PROBLEM IN QUITING TOBBACCO CANTACT ME FREELY.
I find this answer helpful
  Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's  Response

Hi..  I  have myself been exposed to more than 4 flu symptoms in a span of the last 2 to 3 months...I would guess, its either due to the severity of the flu viruses. or to the increased pollution that has been around these days (which could have changed how the mucosal layer to react to the same conditions differently) as compared to the previously.... If there is any other opinion let me know.. I am also interested to know if i have to get any tests done...
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Pleurisy


Loading Online Doctors....
Could I Have A Problem With My Immune System ?

YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING FROM ANY IMMUNE DISORDER BUT POSSIBLY PHYRANGITIS RESULTING OUT OF SMOKING,TILL YOU DONT QUIT SMOKING THE PROBLEM WILL KEER RECCURING.YOU MUST GO THROAT SWAB CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY,TO GET A CLEAR CUT IDEA OF TYPE OF INFECTION AND SENSETIVE ANTIMICROBIALS. THE SMOKING MIGHT HAVE CAUSE LOCAL ESONOPHILLIC INFLITRATION IN LUNGS WHICH IS NOT DECTED BY X RAY CHEST.GET THE BLOOD TEST TLC,DLC OF WBC DONE. AFTER COMPLETLY STOPPING SMOKING START OMNACORTIL 10 MG,MUCOMIX TAB(N ACETYL CYSTINE),AND THE ANTIBIOTIC FROM THE SENSITIVITY TEST.USE CELIN 500 MG TAB CHEWABLE . IF GETTING PROBLEM IN QUITING TOBBACCO CANTACT ME FREELY.