Swine Flu is also known as H1N1, occurs mainly due to influenza A virus. According to the researchers it was in the year 2009. The H1N1 variant became widely spread in humans. Nowadays it is also been found that around 20 percent of the population have some immunity to the virus which crops up more especially in winter season, hence in this article we will focus on some important pointers related to influenza and it’s precautions.
SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLU
- Cough
- Headache
- Fever with malaise
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
VACCINE FOR SWINE FLU
- Scientist developed vaccine to protect humans against H1N1 since the 2009 outbreak. Hence from that time prevention has become a part of regular Flu shot.
- Every year scientists try to come up with new variants of Flu virus which are circulated around especially during winter season in order to help for better prognosis.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- Maintain hygiene
- Exercise regularly
- Eat balanced diet
- Avoid coming in contact with person having Flu symptoms
- Use over the counter medicines for fast cure
- Avoid exposure to cold air especially during winter season.
- Limit cold food and outside food.
RISK FACTORS
- Pregnant women
- Diabetic patients
- Neurological defect
- Asthmatic patients
- Low immunity
- Aged people above 60 years of age.
DIAGNOSIS
- History of patient
- Influenza diagnostic tests
- Blood count indices.
Homeopathic Management
- Ferrum Phos
Many physician opt for this remedy in the first stage of Flu. Patients who experience body ache along with cough and cold are more benefitted by this medicine.
- Dulcamara
Mostly recommended when there is high fever along with chills and malaise . There is hard dry cough with muscle soreness. Complaints aggravate more in cold damp weather.
- Nux Vomica
This is also one of the best remedy for treating Flu like symptoms .Fever with chills is well marked feature of this remedy. Patients experience pain in joints and limbs which is sore . Complaints of pain in joints make them more irritable .
- Rhustox
One of the finest remedy used for influenza. Restlessness with sore lame bruised feeling all over the body is well marked feature of this remedy .Bones and joints become stiff. Complaints aggravates more by damp cold weather.
- Arsenic album
This is also one of the best remedy in treating influenza. High grade fever with body ache and fatigue is well marked feature. Sore throat with shortness of breath is also noticed in some patients. Cold aggravates complaints more especially in winter season .
Homeo Care Clinic
Dr. Vaseem Choudhary along with his team has treated many patients successfully of influenza so if you are seeking for your cure please visit our center for further assistance.