Swine Flu Symptoms

Over the past few flu seasons, when people would catch the flu, everyone one in our group had the same symptoms. One year we all had the Hong Kong flu with the stomach cramps and diarrhea. Then, the next year, we would all be coughing our headS off and trying to avoid bronchitis. But this year the folks that I know that have gotten the flu have had very different symptoms that are all over the map.

The H1N1 – Swine flu – is a combination of three different types of flu (Swine, avian and human), which explains why people are having a wide range and severity of symptoms. Those who have been severely ill have experienced tremendous fatigue and weakness which can last for weeks. Some people have had more gastrointestinal issues and felt depleted. Others have had the flu quickly turn into bacterial pneumonia with exhaustive spells of coughing that lasts for weeks. Regardless of which symptoms that you have it is important to be proactive with your health if you think you have caught the flu.

Flu symptoms The CDC is telling people to look out for these symptoms:

Fever
Sneezing and Coughing
That “Achy Body” Feeling
Chills, can’t get warm
Headache
Fatigue, more than normal
A Runny or Stuffy Nose
There is also the possibility of vomiting or diarrhea

Children should get immediate medical care if they experience:

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin or lip color
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

Adults should seek immediate medical care if they experience:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Bluish or gray skin or lip color
Sudden dizziness
Confusion or disorientation
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

You can find the latest information and symptoms at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website Opens in a new window

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