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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Research News & Studies => Topic started by: Jim Allen on January 17, 2019, 12:51:34 pm
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To be honest as someone who manages pain, personally I would be bothered if my meds had this side-effect as long as the pain is well managed. Finding something that works can be a hard time as it is.
That's just me of course
Jim
https://www.poz.com/article/opioids-tied-higher-pneumonia-risk-people-hiv
Opioids Tied to Higher Pneumonia Risk in People With HIV
The painkillers may suppress the immune system.
January 15, 2019 • By Benjamin Ryan
Taking prescribed opioids is associated with a higher risk of pneumonia among people with and without HIV, according to a new study. Past research has suggested that opioids may suppress the immune system—for example, by inhibiting coughing, breathing and mucus secretion.