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Symptoms of H1N1 swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Many people with swine flu have had diarrhea and vomiting.Two antiviral agents have been reported to help prevent or reduce the effects of swine flu. They are zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu), both of which are also used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms. These drugs should not be used indiscriminately, because viral res...more
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Most cases of swine flu don’t require medication for treatment. You don’t need to see a doctor unless you’re at risk for developing medical complications from the flu. You should focus on relieving your symptoms and preventing the spread of the H1N1 to other people.
Two antiviral drugs are recommended for treating swine flu: the oral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Because flu viruses can develop resistance to these drugs, they’re often reserved for people who are a...more
Two antiviral drugs are recommended for treating swine flu: the oral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Because flu viruses can develop resistance to these drugs, they’re often reserved for people who are a...more
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Jaipur
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Symptoms include:
Chills.
Fever.
Coughing.
Sore throat.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Body aches.
Fatigue.
Diarrhea.
Treatment includes:
Antiviral medications – oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of serious complications.
Antibiotics – to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, which may occur as a complication of influenza.
Complications include:
Worsening of chronic conditions, such as heart...more
Chills.
Fever.
Coughing.
Sore throat.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Body aches.
Fatigue.
Diarrhea.
Treatment includes:
Antiviral medications – oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of serious complications.
Antibiotics – to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, which may occur as a complication of influenza.
Complications include:
Worsening of chronic conditions, such as heart...more
Asked for male, 23 years old from Kollam
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Causes:
Bloody sputum (spitting up blood or bloody mucus) can come from common forms of infection in the lungs and airways, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Bloody sputum can be a result of lung cancer. ... Bloody sputum is also referred to as hemoptysis.
Treatments:
oral antibiotics for infections like bacterial pneumonia.
antivirals, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), to reduce the duration or severity of a viral infection.
cough suppressants for a prolonged cough.more
Bloody sputum (spitting up blood or bloody mucus) can come from common forms of infection in the lungs and airways, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Bloody sputum can be a result of lung cancer. ... Bloody sputum is also referred to as hemoptysis.
Treatments:
oral antibiotics for infections like bacterial pneumonia.
antivirals, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), to reduce the duration or severity of a viral infection.
cough suppressants for a prolonged cough.
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Last Updated: 11 years ago• Featured Tip
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How is swine flu treated?
The best remedy is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower a high temperature and relieve aches.
If further treatment is needed or complications develop, medication is available to treat flu caused by the H1N1pdm09 virus. This includes:
antiviral medications – oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of serious complicationsmore
The best remedy is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower a high temperature and relieve aches.
If further treatment is needed or complications develop, medication is available to treat flu caused by the H1N1pdm09 virus. This includes:
antiviral medications – oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of serious complications
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The symptoms of swine flu in humans are quite similar to those of regular flu, and include:
body aches
chills
cough
diarrhea (less common)
headache
sore throat
temperature (fever)
tiredness (fatigue)
vomiting (less common)
There are a number of steps that can be taken to help prevent the spread of swine flu:
Washing hands regularly with soap.
Getting plenty of sleep.
Doing plenty of exercise.
Managing stress.
Drinking liquids.
Eatin...more
body aches
chills
cough
diarrhea (less common)
headache
sore throat
temperature (fever)
tiredness (fatigue)
vomiting (less common)
There are a number of steps that can be taken to help prevent the spread of swine flu:
Washing hands regularly with soap.
Getting plenty of sleep.
Doing plenty of exercise.
Managing stress.
Drinking liquids.
Eatin...more
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Hello,
Thanks for your query on Lybrate
"As" per your clinical history is concerned please follow this -
1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and to confirm exact cause do few investigations like [Cbc with differential, and a para-check]
2)Regarding prescription medication, you can discuss with your Doctor about -
a)Paracetamol- for fever and body pain
b)[oseltamivir]-for viral infection for 5 days
Do follow lifestyle modificat...more
Thanks for your query on Lybrate
"As" per your clinical history is concerned please follow this -
1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor and to confirm exact cause do few investigations like [Cbc with differential, and a para-check]
2)Regarding prescription medication, you can discuss with your Doctor about -
a)Paracetamol- for fever and body pain
b)[oseltamivir]-for viral infection for 5 days
Do follow lifestyle modificat...more
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Asked for male, 42 years old from Delhi
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1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Patiala
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Hi,
The following are the symptoms of swine flu:
- Sore throat,
- Stuffy nose
- Cough
- Fever and chills (not always)
- Bodyache and headache
- Nausea and vomitting
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
All these symptoms appear within 1-3 days duration.
Please follow these precautions:
- Avoid touching nose, eyes or mouth frequently.
- Cover your face while coughing or sneezing with a tissue or handkerchief and make sure people around you also follow th...more
The following are the symptoms of swine flu:
- Sore throat,
- Stuffy nose
- Cough
- Fever and chills (not always)
- Bodyache and headache
- Nausea and vomitting
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
All these symptoms appear within 1-3 days duration.
Please follow these precautions:
- Avoid touching nose, eyes or mouth frequently.
- Cover your face while coughing or sneezing with a tissue or handkerchief and make sure people around you also follow th...more
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