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Cold and Flu
Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.
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Are there superdrugs for the flu?
Relenza is touted to be a super drug for the flu. Other than it, Tamaflu is well known for treating the flu as well. Which drug is used is up to the doctor prescribing it and he has to take into account many factors before deciding which drug will work best.
If I were born in 1950 do I have immunity to the current H1N1 Influenza?
No, sorry. The current strain of "Swine Flu" (A-H1N1/09 Virus) is very different from the prior strains of H1N1 Influenza that have surfaced from time to time over the years since first identified in the 1930's. This one has genetic material from two strains of hog flu (Asian and European), along with the human flu, and some genomes from Avian (bird) flu. Because it is so different from those in the past, it is moving quickly in the pandemic across the world. Luckily, it is milder than it had potential to be, so it has a lower mortality rate than caused initial concern. No one will have immunity to this unless they take the vaccination specifically being developed from "seed viruses" at the present time, or unless they contract the virus. Both of those will cause life long immunity.
Although the occurrence of this virus among those aged 65 and older is much lower than is typical in other influenza strains and much lower than predicted for this one. There is some speculation that it is because of their possible exposure to the strain in the 1930's but it is under study to try to determine what the factors are in this unexpected result. You are much too young for this advantage.
If you have no fever why do you feel hot and flushed?
well sometimes its because its a hot day if you ran to much
or it might be the temperature in where ever you are if not its because you're starting to get a fever
How can you act like you have a cold with a high fever?
Sounds like someone wants to play hooky from school by pretending to be sick, right? Not a good idea, for many reasons. The main reason would be that people don't usually get a high fever with a cold, and you may easily be caught malingering (pretending to be sick) when you make this kind of mistake. It could just cause you to make an unnecessary and expensive trip to the doctor, where you might actually catch a cold in the waiting room exposed to people who are really sick. Most parents don't fall for this, anyway.
Instead, try talking with your parent or a teacher about why you don't want to go to school. Are you having trouble with a hard subject? Is a bully making school life difficult or unbearable? Are you embarrassed by something? Are you being teased about something? Is an adult being inappropriate with you or touching you in a way that is uncomfortable? Are there clothes you have to wear that you dislike? Do you have a spat with friends? Whatever it is, your parents or a teacher will likely be able to help. You could be getting a solution to the real problem instead of spending time on your fake illness and then still have to face the real problem another day. Putting it off doesn't make it better.
If you are just burned out and feel a need for a break, tell your parents about it and, who knows?, they might just decide that you could use a day off, a sort of "mental health day"...but this could depend on many things. For example, are your grades good enough that you can miss a day without compromising your studies? Have you otherwise been behaving and honest and doing your chores? Will your staying home require someone to be with you and cost your parents more money in a bad economy? And, etc.
Pretending to be sick usually doesn't fix anything.
If I had Swine Flu last week and I'm still coughing am I contageous?
Yes, recent studies have indicated that the A-H1N1/09 influenza can still be spread from one person to another as long as you continue to cough.
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report from 9/19/09 indicates that the period of infectivity of A-H1N1/09 is longer than originally believed, and longer than that of the seasonal flu.
Studies on how long a person remains contagious back up the previously reported CDC guidelines that one should be suspected to be capable of spreading the Novel Swine Flu for one full week after the symptoms start or until 24 hours after the fever subsides [while taking no fever reducers] which ever is longer, rather than the most recent CDC guidelines that waiting for 24 hours after fever subsides without taking fever reducers is long enough.
In fact, the best determination can probably be made by how long the cough lasts.
The studies show that in some cases the virus remains in the nasal passages of patients for up to 16 days after symptoms begin. Below are some excerpts from the report:
When the coughing stops is probably a better sign of when a swine flu patient is no longer contagious, experts said after seeing new research that suggests the virus can still spread many days after a fever goes away.
Using a very sensitive test to detect virus in the nose or throat, [the study] found that 80 percent had it five days after symptoms began, and 40 percent seven days after. Some still harbored virus as long as 16 days later. How soon they started on antiviral medicines such as Tamiflu made a difference in how much virus was found, but not whether virus was present at all. . .
Doctors know that people can spread ordinary seasonal flu for a couple of days before and after symptoms start by studying virus that patients shed in mucus. The first such studies of swine flu are just coming out now, and they imply a longer contagious period for the novel bug."
Can a fever kill you if your a kid?
Yes, after having it for more than 4 days, your child will grow very weak and suddenly die
Yes, that is one indirect method that can spread the A-H1N1/09 Virus from person to person. However, there is a time limit on how long the virus can remain infective lying out on the surface, and that varies depending on the type of surface, although it is longer than you may think.
But, it is true if someone who does not have the infection touches a surface onto which someone with the infection has deposited the virus by coughing or sneezing droplets onto the surface, then when they touch it, they can get the virus on their hands. For a certain length of time, they can then touch another surface and deposit the virus there. Then a third person can touch that second surface and get the virus on their hands and if they touch their nose, mouth, or eyes they can move the virus to be planted into their bodies and they can become sick. Or, they could even pass it on to still another person and make them sick. Some studies have shown that viruses can stay able to be spread for days (see the information in related questions below for that information).
That is why washing your hands after touching anyone or any surface is being advised as one of the best precautions when you are in public (use hand sanitizers if necessary).
See the related questions below about how the virus is spread, how long it can "live" outside a body on a surface, how it can be transferred on money, and how to prevent catching it with hand washing and other defensive techniques.
What might be wrong if your 2-year-old has a 101 degree fever coughing and some vomiting?
In this instance you need to contact a doctor as soon as possible.
We cannot advise on the outcome of such symptoms. A qualified medical practitioner seeing the child is of greater importance now.
Is a stomach flu the same as a stomach virus?
Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease or infection, sometimes viral but it can also be a bacterial infection). It is often mistaken for influenza because the real influenza viral infection can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea as symptoms.
The symptoms like those of "stomach flu" can also be caused by other things, such as a food-borne illness, like infection from E. coli or Salmonella from contaminated food sources; intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease; and psychosomatic (emotional) disorders.
Is sore throat a symton of sucking helium air?
Yes, it's terrible for your throat and lungs, so your chest may hurt as well.
What does it mean if you have a red ring where the flu shot was given?
A local reaction to the flu shot, like redness or a lump, is the most common side effect. It has no special meaning or clinical significance.
What is the difference between GCV and UHV?
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No. The H1N1 swine flu, which has killed thousands of people, is not a hoax. It did not originate in the United States, which seems to nullify your argument. And furthermore, what new taxes might you be talking about?
because a 30 year old woman is stronger than 80 year old woman then the 80 year old woman cannot provide a more energy than the 30 year old woman... that is my answer.. thank you
Say you have a cold sore and you kiss someones cheek would they get a cold sore on their cheek?
That is possible, but not 100% guaranteed.
Can you drink alcohol if your getting braces tomorrow?
yes you can.. I'm sixteen and i have braces and you will find it less stressful if you have alcohol in your system. The pain of braces are high, and i usually drink some alcohol when i get my braces tightend. they tend to numb the pain down.
Stridor and cough are symptoms of?
While coughing is usually related to some sort of irritation of the airway (smoke, dust, infections, others), leading to the body's reflex mechanism to expel the irritating substance, stridor is more common in cases where the airway is partly obstructed.
Can congestion give you headaches for three weeks?
Im no doctor, but I had severe headaches for about a month straight, I finally went to the Ear,Nose and Throat doctor due to some congestion as well, and turns out I have severe sinusitis. He prescribed Allegra D and levaquin, I havent had a headache like that since!
It's not easy to cath H1N1 if you just prevent it. Cover you nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially afeter you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand fub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. germs spread taht way. Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to kee[ from infecting them.
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