H1N1 Flu Symptoms And Stuff

[davethefish1]

Subject: [Bulk] : HINI flu stuff




The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know:

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe.)

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water, or hydrogen peroxide. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose softly once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

[SIZE=4]Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
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[SIZE=2]Symptom[/SIZE] [SIZE=3] Cold[/SIZE] [SIZE=3] H1N1 Flu[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Fever[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Fever is rare with a cold.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Coughing[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).[/SIZE][SIZE=2] [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Aches[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Severe aches and pains are common with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Stuffy Nose[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Chills[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Chills are uncommon with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]60% of people who have the flu experience chills[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Tiredness[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sneezing[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sneezing is commonly present with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sneezing is not common with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sudden Symptoms[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Headache[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sore Throat[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sore throat is commonly present with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Chest Discomfort[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu[/SIZE][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness![/SIZE]

[CatDaddy]

I think the Swine foue is another big scam by the government. They didnt get far with the Bird Flue, so now we have the swine flue? They even said it on the news the other day, that the Swine flue vaccination is the largest money making industyr right now. What about all the doctors that bought stock in the medicine market, and then they came out with the "Swine Flue".....

I smell scam