Is a runny nose a symptom of the swine flu?

Answer 1

It can be a serious sign in children with the Swine Flu. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the standard seasonal flu symptoms:

1. Coughing
2. Headaches
3. Body Aches
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhea
6. Sneezing
7. Runny Nose
8. Fever

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you have symptoms of the flu, you should seek medical attention for emergency care if you experience any of the following warning signs:

In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

* Fever with a rash

* Fast breathing or trouble breathing

* Bluish skin color

* Not drinking enough fluids

* 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

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

* Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

* Sudden dizziness

* Confusion

* Severe or persistent vomiting"

If you think you have the swine flu and, especially if you also live in an area where 2009 swine flu has been confirmed, you should seek medical attention. For the anti-viral medications that could lessen or stop your symptoms more quickly to be effective, they must be given within two days of the first symptoms.

Anecdotal account from a contributor:

I started to feel ill with flu 7 days ago. The day after this I had to go abroad for 4 days, and when I got home was told 3 of my close workmates have been diagnosed with swine flu. I cannot get tested as I cannot get to surgery, but it almost certainly is swine flu. Symptoms are dizziness, aching bones especially back and base of skull, sore throat, headaches, bad cough runny nose, eyes etc. Today I developed a rash on my lower legs - red raised spots which look a little like blisters. I have never seen anything like this before. I am 51 years old.

Answer 2

It might look slightly different from person to person, but in general a red raised area, or an area of small red bumps. But, regardless of its appearance, if there is fever and any kind of rash, it is always a good idea to get an opinion from a medical professional, and do so especially urgently with small children.

My family had the swine flu over the summer. Both my boys (7) and (2) got a rash. I did not. The rash was raised small bumps, very similar to the roseola rash. They both had it on their arms, legs and trunk. It went away after a few days and was not itchy. Like the poster above said, be sure to go to your doctor regardless. I figured my kids rash was from the flu but got it checked out just to be sure.

Answer 3

I have three daughters who have been prescribed tamiflu for their illnesses over the past month and one of the symptoms has been swollen tonsils which is causing me great concern..nobody is out there to answer our queries, what is it that is causing death, what is it that we should be worried about and looking for?

Answer 4

It is one of the less frequent complaints of those with swine flu (A-H1N1/09) and is similar to the scratchy or itchy eyes you can get with a cold or other flu.

The Avian "Bird" Flu is more known for having this as one of the first symptoms. But this flu is extremely rare among people.

Answer 5

It might be the cause of a skin disease called scabies, which is cause by tiny mites that bury there eggs under the skin. Which a cream ointment is a proscribed cure, check drug stores for creams with linked active ingredients, for cure medicine. Heat rashes too, also heat rashes can occur from too much stress, such as many other health problems. Cure to a heat rash, take long cool showers, till the problem is gone. If problem continues, it's best to have it checked out.

Answer 6

Yes. Yes it is, but don't worry you would need more symptoms than just a runny nose.

Answer 7

If you have flu-like symptoms like a fever, chills, a sore throat it could be swine flu. Some people have it more severe than others, and some fully recover.

Answer 8

No, the only symptoms of the regular flu are : Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, head aches, chills, fatigue, & sometimes diarrhea & vomiting.