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Novel Influenza AH1N1
or “
Swine Flu”
Dr. Simon ChongK.N. Chin & Associates
 
Often misunderstood andunderestimated,Influenza is not just “a bad cold”!
Annual,winter influenza epidemics
Influenzapandemicsever yfew decades(11–36year s)
 
Differences between
 Allergy, Cold 
and
Flu
 
Symptoms
Airborne allergyCommon ColdFlu or Influenza InfectionFever 
NeverRareUsual.
High (100-102F)(37.8-38.9C)
 sometimes higher (especially in youngchildren); last 3-5 days
Headache
RareRare
Common
General aches & pains
NeverSlightUsual; often
severe
Fatigue, weaknessSometimesSometimesUsual, can
last up to 3 weeks
Extreme exhaustion
NeverNever 
Usual 
, at the beginning of the illnessStuffy or 
‘
runny
’
noseCommonCommonSometimesSneezingUsualUsualSometimesSore throatSometimesCommonSometimesCoughSometimes. Dry(non-productive)Common, hacking,often productive
Common
, can become severe. Usuallynon-productiveChest discomfortRareMild to moderate
Common
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