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Influenza is a severe respiratory infection which is caused by any of the several flu viruses prevalent on this planet. The swine flu symptoms and symptoms of seasonal flu are almost the same and the flu viruses can attack anyone. So it becomes crucial to understand the swine flu symptoms and get immediate treatment if required. So far it has been found that swine flu viruses attack generally people pre-existing chronic problem like asthma, cardiovascular disease etc, pregnant women, small kids between six months to three years and young people of 20 to 45 years age. The risk of swine flu starts with the starting of flu season. One can know the starting of seasonal flu season by the sudden increase in the number of sick people due to influenza. Headache, muscle ache, sore throat, long time illness, chillness, coughing, sneezing and loss in energy are the common swine flu symptoms. Although till now most of the cases of swine flu have been mild but there can also be severe cases of swine flu. The sever swine flu symptoms are

Change in skin color

Trouble in breathing or very fast breathing

Vomiting and diarrhea

A person having these symptoms requires urgent treatment.

Understanding the swine flu symptoms

The swine flu symptoms are very hard to recognize so it suggested to follow the tips provided for prevent swine flu and also take confirmatory test for swine flu. There is no vaccination available for swine flu till now. It is also very hard to know the exact incubation period of swine flu including the reasons and medications of it as the publicity and uncertainty about swine flu has totally confused people and healthcare providers. The swine flu has been declared as a mild flu which is not a big problem nor has it caused so many deaths. The death rate of people is more due to the general seasonal flu every year in comparison to the swine flu death.

A lot of research is still required to know the exact reason and also to find the right vaccination for it so that live of those people can be saved who die from swine flu every year.

At present people can get antiviral medicines such as Relenza and Tamiflu which are very efficient if given within the 48 hours of onset of swine flu symptoms. These medicines have efficiency against the typical strains of swine flu along with seasonal flu. The duration of the flu can be decreased by one day by utilization of these medicines in the beginning of flu. In addition individuals can also follow the suggestion to stay protected from the attacks of swine flu virus. Washing hands with soap and water regularly, eating proper diet, drinking sufficient water, staying away from infected person, using tissue while coughing or sneezing, keeping proper ventilation of house, taking vaccination as precaution from flu viruses are some of the major steps that people can use in their daily routine to develop their immunity and make themselves protected from the attacks of swine flu virus.

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