H1N1 Virus: Common Symptoms & Precautions
H1N1 Virus: Common Symptoms & Precautions
13 Aug : The H1N1 virus has created a panic among people across the world, however, the deadly flu has very common symptoms to that of a normal influenza and can be prevented from by following some simple steps.
Common Symptoms of the H1N1 Flu Infection:
* Fever, moderately high, but unlike seasonal flu, can be absent in some cases too
* Non productive Cough
* Runny or stuffy nose
* Sore throat
* Body ache
* Headache
* Chills
* Fatigue/tiredness that can be extreme
* Nausea/diarrhoea
* Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure
Precautions to keep the H1N1 flu at bay -
The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed four lives. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are five tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.
ü Wash your hands frequently: Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, for at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.
ü Get enough sleep: Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.
ü Drink sufficient water: Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.
ü Boost your immune system: Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
ü Keep informed: The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.
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Yoga as cure for swine flu
Amidst growing concern on the increasing spread of the H1N1 virus in India, renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev prescribed yoga as a cure for the disease.
Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, Baba Ramdev advised people to practice yoga as a preventive measure against swine flu. “People with strong immune system cannot be affected with swine flu. Through yoga and pranayma, you can keep your immune system particularly the respiratory system strong,” he added.
He further said that the media was creating panic among the people. “There is a lot of panic among the people. The news channels round the clock make it breaking news every time there is a death due to swine flu,” said Ramdev.
The yoga guru also advised people to use facemasks while in crowded places. However, a doctor and a 29-year-old woman succumbed to the deadly swine flu virus in Nashik and Pune respectively on Wednesday taking the country’s’ swine flu death toll to 14.
With the increasing number of swine flu cases, the Central Government has unveiled fresh measures to control the spread of disease by allowing private labs to conduct tests and private hospitals to provide treatment.
Tulsi can help keep swine flu away
Wonder herb Tulsi can not only keep the dreaded swine flu at bay but also help in fast recovery of an afflicted person, Ayurvedic practitioners claim.
“The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body’s overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu,” Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner says.
Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster. “Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body,” he claims.
“Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach.” This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu,” believes Patel.
When asked as to what extent Tulsi should be used in treating swine flu, the lecturer said, “It all depends upon the intensity of the disease. And the dose is administered accordingly.”
“Three varieties of Tulsi leaves – Krishna (Ocimum sanctum), Vana (Ocimum gratissimum) and Katuki (Picrorriza kurroa) improve cell mediated immunity. These are anti-viral agents and improve body’s resistance against various diseases including swine flu,” he said.
Moreover, the practitioners said taking Tulsi is safe as it has no side effects and can be taken along with other medicines.
Rajeev Singla
BAMS