oh Jaime, stay positive...though I know it's hard especially when your sick. The immune deficiency syndrome your friend has is a very, very serious syndrome usually associated with AIDs and cancer patients. Sometimes people can get it if they take high dose sterioids or if they have their spleen taken out. Medicine is a practice, not a law...so it's always changing and treatment sometimes varies from doctor to doctor. That being said...a GOOD doctor is invaluable! One that is not only clinically competant but who will take the time to listen to you and be compassionate. They're hard to come by now-a-days. As for your bronchitis, ask for a Z-pack (azithromycin antibiotic) and tylenol w/ codeine to help you sleep. I hope you feel better