Common Variable Immunodeficiency Support Group
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a group of 20-30 primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) which have a common set of symptoms but with different underlying causes. CVID's underlying causes are different, but the result of these are that the body doesn't produce sufficient antibodies in response to exposure to pathogens.
When you have cvids and you get a cold, h ow do you treat it? I mean I am coughing all night, should I just take cough syrup and pray it goes away, and at what point do you need to see a doctor? This always confuses me, because in the past it starts out as a harmless cold, and then it turns into pneumonia or something. Do you think its alright to just take cold syrup until the coughing stops? How long should I let the symptoms go on until I call the doctor? I am always confused about this.
i find if i give in and have a couch day it usually goes away faster.... my doc told me when he dx that rest was most important when flaring, i did not believe him until recently he was right... sometimes a day or 2 of rest will get me back on my feet.... even my 23 yr old daughter with cvid agrees as much as we hate it it is a way to get back on our feet.