Swine flu (H1N1 flu) and it's Treatment
Swine flu also known as H1N1 flu, pig flu, swine influenza is an infection caused by swine flu virus. This is most common throughout pig populations. And nowadays it is spreading among humans.
It first started in Mexico and its now spreading worldwide. This typically spread through coughs, sneeze or by touching contaminated surfaces or even by touching nose or mouth. Some of the well known symptoms are fever, sore throat, sneeze, cough, headache or even muscle or joint pains. These symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu. However the chances of getting affected by swine flu virus are more in these days compared to others. Thus recommendation is to go and consult the doctor as early as possible if you are suffering from any kind of symptoms mentioned above.
The proliferation of this has been tremendous over the entire globe. Various medicines may be used to cure this but make sure it should be taken only by the people who are affected from this and proved H1N1 positive. Thus instead of getting panic, this is the time when people if found suspicious should consult doctor and start the course. Get the drugs according to the doctors’ prescriptions. And very important always carry mask so that it does not spread among others.
Proliferation through sneeze and touching contaminated surfaces are the main sources. Thus avoid sneezing in front of others, use mask instead of hands, and if possible even those who are not affected wear mask when you are going to travel to unknown crowded place or even at the location where people affected by this has been found.
Wash your hands as many times as possible, to be specific, whenever you travel from one place to other better is to wash your hand at every new place. You never know you may have carried this virus from the previous location you visited. Thus before touching anything pleases wash your hand.
• Some very important things to do to avoid get attracted:
• Frequent hand-washing
• A balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein
• Sufficient sleep
• Wearing masks
• Avoiding crowds
Tamiflu is the most hyped medicine used for swine flu. Taking this medicine may help you save you from the death, but it is always better to take only if you are proved H1N1 positive. Unnecessarily taking such medicines will cause you into trouble of other side effects. Also if possible buy genuine branded version of Tamiflu instead of getting its generic version Oseltamivir. It is globally available through many online pharmacies/clinics thus use only branded and that too from any registered or certified pharmacy.
Its recommended oral dose in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg once daily for at least 10 days. Therapy should begin within 2 days of exposure.
Tamiflu contains oseltamivir which is the main ingredient, which acts as a neuraminidase blocker. It is used for both influenza treatment as well as its prevention. It works as a treatment if the recommended dosage is taken within two days after the symptoms become visible. It works in the body to stop it from spreading.
It works as prevention treatment and prevents the person from infection. The dosages for prevention may differ from the dosages for treatment. Therefore, you should always consult your GP before taking it either for prevention or treatment of flu.
