Yesterday, I went to participate in the 80th birthday of an elderly Ai friend and took photos for them, and the old man is in good spirits~
Yes, early detection and early treatment of people living with HIV can also prolong their lives!
There are three stages of development of HIV infection
Acute infection, asymptomatic infection, AIDS
Just treat it early
Ideally, you will be asymptomatic for a long time
Live like an ordinary person
If you have not been receiving antiviral therapy
Patients usually develop the disease around 8-9 years
Death occurs within 1-1.5 years after the onset of the disease
What are the factors that affect the lifespan of an infected person?
People living with HIV need to be aware of these factors
01
Early antiviral therapy
Antiviral therapy can improve life expectancy in people living with HIV, and published data show that if treatment is started at a CD4 cell count greater than 500 cells/ul, life expectancy and disease-free life can be further increased because immunity has not been significantly affected.
02
Immune function
Everyone's immunity is different, which directly affects the length of time a patient survives after infection.
As we age, immune function gradually declines, making older people more susceptible to infections and illnesses. Therefore, the elderly should pay special attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and adequate nutrition to boost immunity.
03
Medication adherence
If you often skip the dose, take the drug late, do not take the drug as required, or even stop the drug without authorization, etc., it may lead to the rebound of the virus, the emergence of drug resistance, and the progression of the disease.
04
Lifestyle habits
Antiviral therapy is a long-term battle, and a strong body is key. A good routine can ensure adequate sleep and energy. Adhere to a light and healthy diet and pay attention to supplementing various vitamins. Proper physical exercise can make the body strong.
Staying up late for a long time, smoking and other behaviors will lead to a decrease in human immunity, or affect medication compliance, thus reducing the effect of antiviral treatment. Long-term alcohol abuse and drug abuse can lead to drug malabsorption and increased viral replication, which can promote the risk of drug resistance or accelerate the progression of the disease.
Practice a healthy lifestyle and pay attention to regular medical check-ups, I am here waiting to participate in the 80th birthday of all of you!
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