How is flu caused what are its symptoms and what precautions should we take to prevent it from spreading.
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Hi, Symptoms of influenza can start quite suddenly one to two days after infection. Usually the first symptoms are chills or a chilly sensation, but fever is also common early in the infection, with body temperatures ranging from 38 to 39 �C (approximately 100 to 103 �F). Many people are so ill that they are confined to bed for several days, with aches and pains throughout their bodies, which are worse in their backs and legs. Symptoms of influenza may include: ? Fever and extreme coldness (chills shivering, shaking (rigor)) ? Cough ? Nasal congestion ? Runny nose ? Sneezing ? Body aches, especially joints and throat ? Fatigue ? Headache ? Irritated, watering eyes ? Reddened eyes, skin (especially face), mouth, throat and nose ? Petechial rash In children, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, (may be severe in children with influenza B). It can be difficult to distinguish between the common cold and influenza in the early stages of these infections, but a flu can be identified by a high fever with a sudden onset and extreme fatigue. Influenza is a mixture of symptoms of common cold and pneumonia, body ache, headache, and fatigue. Management & Treatment: People with the flu are advised to get plenty of rest, drink plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco. Maintain hygiene. Use disposable tissues only and dispose it after use. Frequently wash hands. Medication: Take homoeopathic medicines by Schwabe � Alpha�CF and Alpha�RC, both after every 2 hrs. for 5 days.
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Swine flu is caused by H1N1 virus and is more serious than normal seasonal flu.it is an air borne infection and spreads through the sneezing and coughing of infected individual Symptoms of Swine Flu 1.Fever, Cough 2.Nasal congestion, Sore throat 3.Headache, Myalgia,Fatigue,dyspnoea (Shortness of breath) 4.Vomiting, Diarrhea 5.Pneumonia and Respiratory failure(In Severe cases) Prevention of swine flu Avoid Over crowding places, contact with infected patient, use protective face mask, wash your hands frequently with sanitizers, Cover your mouth with tissue paper while coughing and sneezing etc
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