You may have been told that your loved one is at risk for an IFI. He or she may need to take more medicine or have more tests. You may feel upset or frustrated. You and your loved one already have to deal with a lot. Now you have to think about IFI, too.
Although it may be challenging, it is important to pay attention to the risk of IFI. Getting an IFI can increase the risk to your loved one’s health. IFI also can make it more difficult to fight other illnesses.
So how can you help? If your loved one needs to take additional medicine to help prevent IFI, you can help make sure he or she takes it as prescribed. And if the doctors give other instructions to reduce the risk for IFI, you can help make sure your loved one remembers to follow them.
If you have not already done so, visit the other sections of this website to find out more about IFI. Learning more may help you be a more knowledgeable fighter against IFI.