In addition to the results of the physical examination and subjective complaints experienced by PLWHA, laboratory examinations play a role in the care and treatment of PLWHA. All of this is needed in order to make an appropriate HIV/AIDS management plan, so that the virus can be controlled, health status will be better and reduce the possibility of transmitting the virus to other people.To monitor the health status of PLWHA and the success of HIV treatment, several laboratory tests are routinely...

The immune system of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be severely damaged. This decrease in the immune system causes people living with HIV to often experience a number of serious illnesses due to opportunistic infections (IO). Generally, OI will become more severe when the CD4 count falls below 200 cells/mm3 of blood. With the discipline of prevention, treatment and regular laboratory tests, complications due to OI can be avoided. The best way to prevent OI is to take anti-HIV drugs regu...

Exercise has many health benefits. Starting from increasing endurance, making the body always fit, to extending life. However, a person who has shortness of breath generally avoids physical activity and exercise so that the breath does not become more breathless. In fact, there are some exercises that can help improve respiratory function. The following exercises can strengthen respiratory function:WalkThis type of exercise is good for improving breathing patterns. By adjusting your breathing pa...

Some of the tests that can be done to determine the occurrence of preeclampsia, among others:Blood pressureIt is said to be hypertension if the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg. If this condition is found, the examination should be repeated 4-6 hours later. If it is still the same or higher, it is necessary to watch out for the occurrence of preeclampsia.Urine ExaminationIf protein is detected in the urine with a positive value of 1 or 300 mg/24 hours, this is a sign of preeclampsia.Blood CheckExam...

A skin rash that doesn't go away can be an indication of a skin allergy in your baby. Although allergies are generally harmless, skin allergies in infants and children cannot be underestimated. This condition can cause various other disorders if left unchecked. As a result, the baby will be fussy and sleep deprived due to the annoying itching.Allergies in babies are usually caused by two things, namely, First, because the skin is in direct contact with allergy-triggering substances (allergens)....

Pregnancy is the most awaited thing by newly married couples. Pregnancy will be an unforgettable moment. However, not all pregnancies will go smoothly. One of the problems that can arise is preeclampsia.What is Preeclampsia?Preeclampsia is one of the complications of pregnancy which is characterized by an increase in blood pressure and the detection of high protein in the urine. This condition usually begins to appear at 20 weeks of gestation or more. If left untreated, the condition of preeclam...