Question 1

when before showing signs of the swine flu?

Accepted Answer

1 to 3 days: Symptoms from swine flu usually begin one to three days after exposure.

Question 2

can you please tell me first few signs of having swine flu?

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Sxs: Symptoms of swine flu may include:  sore throat, cough, headache, fever, chills, musculoskeletal aches & pains, nausea, vomiting & diarrhea.
Deaths associated with swine flu could be associated with pneumonia, respiratory failure, seizures or worsening of pre-existing conditions.

Question 3

can swine flu be treated?

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Yes.: It responds very well to tamiflu (oseltamivir).

Question 4

how is swine flu dangerous?

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Complications: Increases risk for pneumonia by difficult to treat organisms, with an increase in risk for ards- adult respiratory distress syndrome- which carries a high risk for complications and death.

Question 5

how does swine flu spread/?

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Swine flu spread: Most influenza spreads viral particles by the aerosolized sputum (spit) produced by coughing. This is why there is so much emphasis on wearing a face mask if you have a severe cold or flu-like illness.

Question 6

what does swine flu do to you?

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Many things: Influenza virus invades susceptible cells and damages those cells.  In the process the body releases chemicals called cytokines in response, and these are responsible for many of the symptoms, including cough, headache, runny nose, fever, chills, GI symptoms and muscle aches.  Because of the damage to normal cells it lowers immunity to other organisms and you develop secondary infections.

Question 7

what are the effects of swine flu?

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Same as regular flu: They are the same as the regular flu it's called swine because it started in pigs.  Headache, fever, body aches, cough, congestion, runny nose.  To ptotect yourself practice good hygeine and get the flu shot.

Question 8

how do i get tested for swine flu?

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Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer questions about health problems. You are welcome to post general health questions as needed. However,we have no access to or information about how  local healthcare systems work around the world where this site is seen. In the US these tests are done in various referral labs from swabs obtained from their doc.

Question 9

i think i have swine flu, what now?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: To get the most from this site you need to provide detail about your health issue before asking a related question. Treatment for flu, if verified depends on the intensity &amp; pattern. Some anti-virals can help if given within the first 48-72 hrs of onset, but are of little value if started later. Most help comes from concentrating on fluid balance &amp; good nutrition.

Question 10

why would the swine flu be a big deal?

Accepted Answer

Risk: Like seasonal flu it can be lethal and has potential to become pandemic.

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