What would chest congestion mean in someone who has AIDS?

Answer by  lunadragonfly (160)

The two most common possibilities in this situation would be tuberculosis, or pneumonia, specifically a form of pneumonia that strikes people with impaired immune systems. This form of pneumonia is called pneumocystis carinii pneumonia or PCP and it is caused by a fungal infection that is harmless to most people who do not have AIDS.

Answer by  John (9008)

It is impossible to tell what it means without an examination by a doctor. However, it could easily be an opportunistic infection. This could be quite dangerous and turn into pneumonia. Of course, it could also just be allergies. Only a doctor can tell, but it is important to get it checked out.

Answer by  Devesh (50)

Due to immuno deficiency, the patients body could not fight the pathogens which entered into the broncheoles. So due to infection in the broncheoles are being blocked causing congestion.