Symptoms of Swine Flu----PLEASE TAKE CARE

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Symptoms of Swine Flu----PLEASE TAKE CARE

 

The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of

seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body

aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have

been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and

vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time,

but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza.

 

Emergency Warning Signs

 

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:

 

1. Fast breathing or trouble breathing

 

2. Bluish or gray skin color

 

3. Not drinking enough fluids

 

4. Severe or persistent vomiting

 

5. Not waking up or not interacting

 

6. Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held

 

7. Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

 

 

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

 

1. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

 

2. Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

 

3. Sudden dizziness

 

4. Confusion

 

5. Severe or persistent vomiting

 

6. Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

 

Home Remedy

 

Tulasi can help keep swine flu away: Ayurvedic experts

 

Wonder herb Tulasi can not only keep the dreaded swine flu at bay but also help

in fast recovery of an afflicted person, Ayurvedic practitioners claim.

 

" The anti-flu property of Tulasi has been discovered by medical experts across

the world quite recently. Tulasi improves the body's overall defense mechanism

including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in

combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same

theory applies to swine flu, " Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner

says.

 

Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulasi can help

the patient recover faster.

 

" Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulasi can help in

speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune

system of the body, " he claims.

 

Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of

the view that Tulasi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.

 

" Tulasi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or

paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an

empty stomach. "

 

This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of

inviting swine flu, " believes Patel.