Swine Flu Symptom

Swine Flu Symptom
1. Fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent
2. Cough
3. Runny nose or stuffy nose
4. Sore throat
5. Body aches
6. Headache
7. Chills
8. Fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
9. Diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with seasonal flu

Serious Swine Flu Symptom
1. Fast breathing or trouble breathing
2. Bluish or gray skin color
3. Not drinking enough fluids
4. Not waking up or not interacting
5. Severe or persistent vomiting
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

Swine Flu Medication and Prevention

Swine flu medication
Currently there is no vaccine available for the treatment of swine flu. However, doctors feel that popular anti-viral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza can prove useful for treatment as well as preventive purposes.
A popular prescription drug, Tamiflu, can help treat influenza type A infection, which includes swine flu. Not only this, it can also prevent the flu. The main ingredient in Tamiflu is oseltamivir, which stops the further spread of the virus in the body, providing it more immunity to fight back.
Since Tamiflu is a prescription drug, patients who takes it are  likely to suffer from some of its side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, abdominal pain, and sleep problems. It's advisable for patients to take Tamiflu with food, as it can lower the intensity of these side effects. Remember, Tamiflu is a proven drug for flu treatment and proves beneficial for flu prevention too.

Swine Flu

What is Swine flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease, which is caused by influenza type A virus (H1N1) that infects pigs. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to that of seasonal flu, although there have been several reported human deaths that are linked to this flu infection. It is considered as new version of H1N1 strain, which caused the 1918 flu pandemic.