SWINE FLU. CAUSES/SYMPTOMS AND REMIDIES.

 

It is respiratory disease found in pigs caused by influenza of type A virus. Human being sometimes gets infected. But its not normal influenza caused to human beings. In the recent outbreak of swine flu, it spreads through air through infected persons. The virus named effecting human being is H1N1 flu virus.  This virus was first detected in USA in April 2009.  This virus spreads among human being the same way as common flu spreads.

 

SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLU INFECTION

Some of the know symptoms which indicates the possibility of attack of H1N1 virus is as given below:

1) Cough

2) Sore Throat

3) Fever

4) Running/ Stuffy nose.

5) Headaches

6) Chills

7) Body Aches

8) Fatigue

9) Diarrhea

10) Vomiting

 

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

There is no vaccination available right now, but you can prevent yourself from doing daily actions to prevent the germ infecting our respiratory tract.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.
  • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
  • Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs, tissues and other related items might could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and contagious.

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    Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. CDC recommends that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.

     

    WHAT IF YOU GET SICK ?

    If you live in areas where people have been identified with novel H1N1 flu and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people. Staying at home means that you should not leave your home except to seek medical care. This means avoiding normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings

    If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed

    If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

    In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

    • Fast breathing or trouble breathing
    • Bluish or gray skin color
    • Not drinking enough fluids
    • Severe or persistent vomiting
    • Not waking up or not interacting
    • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

    In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

    • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
    • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
    • Sudden dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Severe or persistent vomiting
    • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

     

    MEDICINES FOR H1N1 VIRUS

    Oseltamivir or Zanamivir is recommended for the treatment of Swine flu.

     

    WHERE TO GET TESTED AND GET TREATMENTS?

    Till now Government of India has made facilities to Regional Government Hospitals for testing and treatment of H1N1 virus. If you think you are getting infected, please contact or visit your local Governmet Hopitals for further Guidance.

     

    AND LAST WORD. DO NOT PANIC. SWINE FLU CAN BE TREATED.

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