Swine flu 2016: symptoms in an adult and a child Than to treat a swine flu
Doctors in all regions of the country announcedepidemic of insidious and dangerous disease. In Russia, swine flu 2016 (H1N1) rages already in many cities. Dozens of cases of cases with a lethal outcome are known. The total number of patients with a new type of influenza is growing every day. How to protect yourself from swine flu and how to treat it, if the virus has entered the body in children and adults? Is the new disease more dangerous than the usual form of influenza? Read all about this in this article.
Symptoms of the swine flu 2016
At an early stage of development of the pig viruspractically does not differ from usual influenza, and the symptoms, respectively, are the same as in the typical form of the disease: high temperature rises (within 2-3 hours it rises to 40 degrees), the head turns, the person feels weakness, chills, lumps all body. Runny nose and dry cough may appear only on the second day. Also, redness of the eyes and irritability are noted. All this - we repeat, the symptoms of the usual form of influenza. What is added to them with the H1N1 virus (swine flu)?
On the second and third days of swine fluhead begins to ache in the forehead. Do not open your eyes wide - a sharp pain begins. Also, the patient may have shortness of breath (more often - in the elderly) and difficulty breathing (when you can not take a deep breath).
It is important to understand that most of the deaths are not from the H1N1 virus itself, but from its complications, for example, in the form of transient bacterial pneumonia.
Signs of swine flu in an adult
All signs of this type of influenza include symptoms of its usual form plus there are distinctive features of the disease. In adults, the swine flu of 2016 is characterized by the following symptoms:
High (up to 40 degrees) temperature (observed far from all patients)
Chills and weakness
Diarrhea, vomiting
Stuffy nose and dry cough (may appear on the second or third day)
Body aches and pains
Photophobia, pain with wide opening of the eyes
Nose bleed
Dyspnea
Chest pain
Irritability and severe fatigue
If you find yourself in these signs, try to stay at home as long as possible until a complete cure.
Important: Despite the fact that swine flu in Russia has gained significant momentum, doctors are urging not to panic, but to take advantage of available means of prevention.
Signs of swine flu in the child
In children, the swine flu 2016 is manifested in the same way asand in adults - the symptoms of ordinary flu are accompanied by difficulty breathing and, possibly, chest pain. To distinguish a child who fell ill with acute respiratory viral infection or influenza from a healthy one is not difficult: his activity is reduced, there is no desire to play and the baby is hard to wake up in the morning. Parents should be very careful about the health of their children, especially when there is an epidemic of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) in the yard. In case of illness, immediately contact a doctor who will put an accurate diagnosis and prescribe a treatment.
Treatment of swine flu
During treatment, spend more time at home andkeep bed rest, because to carry on the legs this disease is very dangerous for life. Be sure to consult a doctor so that he writes out all the necessary medicines. At home, eat herbal tea with lemon and ginger and drink more water.
Than to treat a swine flu (medicine)
In no case can not be treated,using antibiotics. First of all, buy antiviral medicines in the pharmacy: Tamiflu and Zanamivir. These drugs act on the virus itself. In addition, you need to use "Ingavirin", as well as expectorant and antipyretic ("Paracetamol") tablets. From a cold will help "Nazivin", and from a cough: "Sinekod." Antibiotics should be prescribed by a doctor and only in case of complications in the form of pneumonia.
Try not to be treated yourself, as such treatment can lead to serious consequences. Folk remedies for swine flu are highly undesirable.
Prevention of swine flu: drugs
Prevention includes the following methods of protection:
Use oxolinic or viferon ointment. Since most often the influenza virus enters the body through the nasal mucosa, it is useful to treat the nose with a protective ointment.
Frequently wash with soap and water. Especially if you have to use public transport every day or visit various places where people often come.
Eat oranges, lemon, ginger, garlic and onions. Thus, you will increase your immunity.
Daily aired rooms, once a week, do a wet cleaning.
Follow the advice that we have prepared for you in this article, and then you can easily overcome the swine flu 2016. Be healthy!
