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This information is brought to you by:Home Remedies: Click Here!Symptoms of Swine Flu - Know the DifferenceBetween H1N1 Flu and Regular Flu
ByArunraj V.S. 
Swine Flu is a number one health concern the world over. TheHI1N1 flu or Swine Flu was first detected in US in April 2009.The worst affected areas initially were Canada and Mexicobefore H1N1 flu cases began to emerge in other areas of theworld. In a short span of four months, the disease has spreadto almost all regions in the world. World Health Organizationhas called H1N1 as pandemic which means a big epidemic thatinvolves the entire country or perhaps the world. Usually, thesigns of a pandemic are when a virus without any immunity tostop it, spreads across various parts of the world.Risk factors of Swine FluSwine Flu spreads from person to person in the same way asregular seasonal influenza viruses spread. People with high riskfor seasonal flu are also at high risk for H1N1 flu. For example,people above 65 years of age, pregnant women, children below5 years of age and those with chronic medical conditions andlifestyle diseases like diabetes are at high risk.Symptoms of Swine FluIn children, the symptoms of H1N1 virus include:1. Rapid Breathing or Difficulty in breathing.2. Grayish or Bluish Skin Color3. Dehydration4. Persistent of severe vomiting5. Not able to interact properly with people, become irritable6. Flu like symptoms, bad cough and feverIn adults, the symptoms of swine flu include:1. Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing2. Pain in chest or abdomen3. Sudden dizziness or loss of energy
 
4. Severe or continuous vomiting6. Flu like symptoms, bad cough and feverThe symptoms of H1N1 is similar to the ones that people get inregular, seasonal flu and so things like fever, sneezing, cough,body ache, head ache, shivering, sore throat and fatigue arecommon. Diarrhea and vomiting are also symptoms that havebeen associated with some cases of this flu, also known asInfluenza A.How do I catch swine flu?H1N1 is transmitted the same way like seasonal flu. Flu virusesare spread usually from person to person through sneezing orcoughing by people who have influenza. Some people maybecome infected with the deadly H1N1 by touching somethingthat has virus on it and then bringing to their nose or mouth.How can someone with swine flu infect it to someone else?Infected people can actually infect others from the first dayitself, even before they themselves get any symptoms. Thismeans there are also chances that one can pass on thesymptoms of flu even before she or he knows that she or he issick.How do I protect myself from swine flu? How can I takeprecautions against H1N1virus?There is no vaccine that can protect you or be preventionagainst H1N1 Flu. You can only maintain hygiene and take careto prevent spread of germs that can lead to illnesses likeinfluenza. Here are the ways in which you can prevent yourself against the flu:1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneezeor cough. Throw the tissue in the trash after you sneeze into it.2. Wash your hands with a liquid handwash like Dettol orLifebuoy, especially after you cough or sneeze.3. Do not touch your mouth, eyes or nose. Germs can spread inthis manner.4. Avoid contact with people who are infected. This is sad butthen the disease is highly infective.
 
5. If you are sick with influenza, stay at home and do not go toschool or work. Limit your contact with people so that they donot get infected.6. Do not venture into crowded spaces.7. Increase the airflow in your room by opening the windowsfor proper ventilation.8. Sleep well, eat nutritious food and practise healthy habits sothat you are physically active and immune to the flu.How long can the Swine Flu virus stay on things like doorknobsand furniture?According to medical experts, the influenza virus can stay onenvironmental surfaces and infect people from 2 to 8 hoursafter being deposited on things like door knobs, books etc.Germs of H1N1 can spread when a person touches infectedareas or infected people and then touches their eyes, ears,nose or mouth. Cough droplets or sneeze from an infectedperson can travel through the area. When a person comes incontact with droplets of sneeze of another person or touchesthings like books or desk of that person that is contaminatedwith sneeze droplets, and touches his or her own eyes, mouth,nose etc; before washing hands, one can contract the virus.What are the medicines and treatment options?Taking oseltamivir(Tamiflu) or zanamivir(Relenza) can treatH1N1 but they should be taken in the early stages of thedisease. Antiviral drugs or prescription medicines can makeyour immune system strong and keep the flu viruses at bay andstop them from reproducing in your body. So, you should starttaking antiviral drugs within two days of getting H1N1 orinfluenza symptoms.How do I prevent getting H1N1 in high risk areas?If you live in places where people have been infected withH1N1 virus or have influenza like symptoms mentioned above,then you should stay home and avoid contact with thesepeople. If you develop flu like symptoms, do not leave things tochance and take instant medical care. Your health care provideror doctor will be able to tell you whether H1N1 flu testing isrequired.
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