whats diffrent between common cold/flu and swine flu?
is it possible, and how a person can diffreciate between symptoms of common flu and swine flu.
Posted by Matt A
symptoms for both H1N1 and seasonal influenza seem to be quite similar and include:
· Sore throat
· Fever
· Headache
· Muscle ache and soreness
· Congestion
· Cough
· Vomiting and diarrhea, linked more closely to H1N1 but can be experienced with either bug
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 36,000 people die each year in the United States from the regular, seasonal flu. About 200,000 people are hospitalized due to the regular flu, though people older than 65 are mainly affected.
The swine flu affects mainly affects those under 25, according to the CDC. The CDC reported that so far there have been 477 deaths in the U.S. from the swine flu, as posted on August 14. Internationally, there have been 1,462 deaths and 177,457 confirmed cases of swine flu since the last update. According to the World Health Organization, the main concern with the swine flu is that it is a new virus that most people do not have immunity to (except for those older than 64, who generally are immune, as the CDC mentioned). The swine flu is contagious, like the regular flu, and can particularly harm those with pre-existing health conditions.
Basically, if you have a pre-existing condition, including pregnancy, and know you are not immune to the swine flu, it is best to stay away from sick people and have good hygiene. As with the regular flu, report symptoms to a doctor.
Symptoms of the swine flu are similar to the regular flu and can include fever, sore throat, coughing, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. There have also been reported cases of vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
Posted by researched it
The typical symptoms of the Swine Flu are:
a sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
a sudden cough.
You may also have:
headache,
tiredness,
chills,
aching muscles,
limb or joint pain,
diarrhea or stomach upset,
sore throat,
runny nose,
sneezing, or
loss of appetite.
You won't be able to tell whether you have Swine Flu or regular seasonal flu from your symptoms. Neither can a doctor. You have to have a special test to determine whether it is Swine Flu.
The current treatment is the same for seasonal flu. If you catch it early the doctor can give you an antiviral medicine that will help you to recover faster. If not, you just need to rest, drink lots of liquids, and stay away from other people so you don't spread it.
If you have underlying health issues (asthma, diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, obesity) then you need to see a doctor because people with underlying health issues can get very very sick from this flu. Some have even died just like with the seasonal flu. People die of flu every year from the seasonal flu and we don't hear anything about it.
For most of us, however, we'll just feel miserable and then get better. Take care of yourself. The attached article has tips on how to stay healthy and avoid the Swine Flu.
Posted by SS
The common cold symptoms can make people feel sick for a few days, but flu symptoms can make people quite ill for a few days to weeks.
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