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Swine Flu - What Should I Do ?
By Steve Thevenot
A new strain of called the "swine flu" is creating an international stir and is putting health monitoring agencies and doctors throughout the World on extreme high alert. This new mutant virus has the potential to become an international pandemic and can kill otherwise healthy adults - not just the young, weak or infirm. The spread of this potentially deadly new strain of is of great concern to the health community because it has popped up in the USA and Mexico and has potentially spread undetected so far to many other areas. The swine has already caused the death of scores of people in Mexico and many more people are being infected daily worldwide, including in the USA. An immunization for the swine is not widely available and it may be too late to produce enough to halt the rapid spread of this potentially deadly disease. If you develop any of the following symptoms you should consult your doctor.
I feel horrible! - do I have the or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the 1st one that comes to my mind when I get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets me know I've caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of all strains of the (influenza), including the potentially deadly "swine flu", are very similar to those common to the common cold, however, there are some symptoms that are not. Here are 8 symptoms that are common to the flu. These tips may help you determine whether you have the and a proper course of action if you do. If you suspect you have the and not just a common cold, see your doctor within 48 hours if possible. He may be able to prescribe medications that will help lessen the severity of your symptoms. After 48 hours the available antiviral medications are much less effective.
1.) Fever of 100.4 F (38C) or higher. Fever is rare if you only have a cold but fever over 100.4 F for 3-4 days is common in up to 80% of cases.
2.) Muscle aches that are widespread throughout the body. Muscle aches are not common with a cold and if they do occur are normally slight.
3.)
Very tired or exhausted feeling. The degree of tiredness is usually much more pronounced with the than with a common cold.
4.) Headaches are common with the but fairly uncommon with a cold.
5.) Chills are common with the but are uncommon with a cold.
6.) Sore throats are common with both the and a cold.
7.) Stuffy or runny nose. These are common with both the and a cold but are more common with children who have the than with adults with the flu.
8.) Stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are sometimes associated with the - a more common symptom with children - but uncommon with a cold.
If you have any of the symptoms commonly associated with the flu, you should see your doctor ASAP - remember , as stated above, if within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms he may be able to treat you with antiviral medications that may reduce the severity of your symptoms and shorten their duration. After 48 hours the effectiveness of antiviral medications is substantially reduced.
Here are a few other suggestions that may help get you through the misery of having the flu: 1) Get enough sleep - not only will sleep help your body recover more quickly from the but when you are asleep you are not suffering 2) take over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or Advil or other brands of ibuprofen or acetaminophen 3) keep your room warm (but not hot) 4) monitor your fever 5) avoid contact with others(except your doctor)until you are well 6) do not continue working or strenuous daily activities until you are well. Prevention is better. To prevent the flu: Ask your doctor if he recommends that you get a shot each year before the season begins. Certainly you should see you doctor immediately if you suspect you already have the flu. The can be serious and the swine is potentially fatal is serious and early detection is important. If you are living in a geographic area where the swine has been detected you should not hesitate to advise your doctor of your symptoms immediately.
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