Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Vulnerable To Adult Croup?

Hi, thank u I would like more jnfo on adult croup, my 2yr old grandson has it and I feel I have caught it, I have Rheumatoid Athritis and on Methotrexate....feel my imune system is vunerable? I have the hacking cough n mucus... At 71 I suffer a lot with mucus problems, put it down to sinus issues. Thank u for your time. Ann
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi!
Welcome to HCM!

Brief answer: Precisely, Yes!

Detailed answer: Methotrexate taken for a number of clinical conditions can suppress the immunity of the patients this is more so in case of elderly patients. You must be very careful if you notice any signs and symptoms of infection like sore throat, cough with sputum, high grade fever, etc you should contact your doctor for the treatment.
Take care!
Best Regards!
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Are People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Vulnerable To Adult Croup?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! Brief answer: Precisely, Yes! Detailed answer: Methotrexate taken for a number of clinical conditions can suppress the immunity of the patients this is more so in case of elderly patients. You must be very careful if you notice any signs and symptoms of infection like sore throat, cough with sputum, high grade fever, etc you should contact your doctor for the treatment. Take care! Best Regards!