What is Immune Primary  Care?

​

Contrary to what most of us think, our immune system impacts every area of our life. In fact. it's hard to imagine a health condition that isn't impacted by the immune system, either directly or indirectly. The immune system is a marvelous , yet complex network of cells and proteins that form three lines of defense against foreign invaders.

​

A majority of people have an immune system that is overactive or under-active.

​

An overactive immune system may take many forms, including:

​

• allergic disorders - These arise when the immune system has an over reaction to allergens such afoods, medications, insect stings or bites, anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergy), hay fever , sinus infections, asthma, hives, dermatitis and eczema.

• autoimmune diseases - where the immune system mounts a response and turns against the body it is meant to protect.Autoimmune diseases are wide  ranging, from common to rare. Some examples include multiple sclerosis, autoimmune thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic vasculitis.

• An underactive immune system, also called immunodeficiency, can be inherited - examples of these conditions include primary immunodeficiency diseases such as common variable immunodeficiencym or may arise as a result of medical treatment, due to medications such as corticosteroids or chemotherapy, or may be caused by another disease - such as HIV/AIDS or certain types of cancer. An underactive immune system doesn't function correctly, resulting in a greater vulnerability to infections. In severe cases, this may be life threatening.For people who have undergone an organ transplant, immunosuppression treatment is necessary to prevent the body from attacking the transplanted organ.

  • Inflammatory disorders-Inflammation is the body's esponse to an injuru

​

​

​