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Why I am getting repeatedly respiratory infections in my RRMS

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Bangalore hampinagar. India
July 20, 2024
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Ms gave me walking pneumonia twice. I wasn’t clearing properly. The dmt makes it worse so I have to stay mindful. 🤗

July 20, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Are you on any DMT that are depleting say B-cells or T-cells? Reason I ask as that could be the partial culprit. It is interesting to me being a scientist with MS, I don't have respiratory infections, not one in 20 years and I am on DMTs that do sequester T-cells in the thymus and keeps them from the circulation, but no increase in infections. This disease is such a complicated MonSter!!

July 20, 2024
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People with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) may experience respiratory infections more frequently due to several factors:

- Muscle Weakness: MS can cause muscle weakness in the chest and abdomen, making it harder to breathe effectively
- Aspiration Pneumonia: Swallowing food the wrong way can lead to Show Full Answer

People with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) may experience respiratory infections more frequently due to several factors:

- Muscle Weakness: MS can cause muscle weakness in the chest and abdomen, making it harder to breathe effectively.
- Aspiration Pneumonia: Swallowing food the wrong way can lead to respiratory infections.
- Immune System: The immune system's compromised state in MS can make individuals more susceptible to infections.

It's important to manage these risks with appropriate medical guidance.

July 20, 2024

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