AIDS - What is Tachypnea

ctSearch Results

Original Query

AIDS - What is Tachypnea

Search Results

1. aids tachypnea

Preview

• The signs and symptoms of acute bacterial pneumonia in patients with AIDS are similar to those in non-HIV-infected individuals with fever and cough (90%), tachypnea, purulent sputum production, and pleuritic chest pain


• Pulmonary symptoms: Symptoms may include shortness of breath (especially after physical activity), fever, nonproductive cough, chest discomfort, weight loss, chills, coughing up blood (rare), tachypnea (rapid breathing), tachycardia (fast heart rate), mild crackles (bubbling, or rattling sounds that occur when air moves through fluid-filled airways), cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin), nasal flaring, and intercostals retractions


• Since PCP occurs in individuals with a weakened immune system, HIV/AIDS patients should receive highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to suppress the virus and restore the body`s immune system

---

For more information on each topic click the link(s) above.

---

Contact

Web : http://c-t-search.info
E-mail : E-Mail
Search Engine : c-t-search.appspot.com
ctMedBrowser : More ctMedBrowser Info
Sponsor : Peta Software Promo

[Return to Medical Expert][Return to AIDS Expert]