What are the symptoms of immune system depression?

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  1. Dr. Michael T Murray
     
    Dr. Michael T Murray answered:

    If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, it is a sign that your immune system may need support:

    Do you catch colds easily?

    Do you get more than two colds a year?

    Are you suffering from any chronic infection?

    Do you get frequent cold sores or have recurrent genital herpes?

    Are your lymph glands sore and swollen at times?

    Do you have now or have you ever had cancer?

    Recurrent or chronic infections-even very mild colds-occur only when the immune system is weakened. Under such circumstances, there is a repetitive cycle that makes it difficult to overcome the tendency toward infection: a weakened immune system leads to infection, infection causes damage to the immune system, which further weakens resistance. Enhancing the immune system can help to break the cycle.

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