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The Flu

Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by plutosgirl, Feb 20, 2008.

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  1. Feb 21, 2008 at 9:41 AM #11
    VA49er

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    I wonder how those nurses and doctors keep from catching the flu, if they do avoid it.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2008 at 11:35 AM #12
    plutosgirl

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    I used to not ever get sick when I worked in the hospital. I guess you build up a tolerance to it, or either, because handwashing is so ingrained in you, you wash your hands constantly and it really does work.
    I dunno, but it has to be one of the two and sometimes, they do get sick.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2008 at 11:37 AM #13
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  4. Feb 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM #14
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    Lucky here so far!
     
  5. Feb 21, 2008 at 11:52 PM #15
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    their spouses and families as well.

    lucky i guess?
     
  6. Feb 22, 2008 at 9:43 AM #16
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    I had been told in the past that influenza was fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing & congestion, weakness and general discomfort (basically upper body respiratory) If you actually where throwing up/nausea/diarrhea that was something else.........

    Which is accurate? Can you be throwing up and technically have influenza?
     
  7. Feb 22, 2008 at 9:57 AM #17
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    you are right, two different things and i had both of them (not at the same time). :suicide:
     
  8. Feb 22, 2008 at 10:07 AM #18
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    Is It a Cold or the Flu?*

    Cold

    Symptoms
    Fever - Rare
    Headache - Rare
    General Aches, Pains - Slight
    Fatigue, Weakness - Sometimes
    Extreme Exhaustion - Never
    Stuffy Nose - Common
    Sneezing - Usual
    Sore Throat - Common
    Chest Discomfort, Cough - Mild to moderate; hacking cough

    Treatment
    Antihistamines
    Decongestant
    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
    medicines

    Prevention
    Wash your hands often
    Avoid close contact with
    anyone with a cold

    Complications
    Sinus congestion
    Middle ear infection
    Asthma

    Source*
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    National Institutes of Health
    September 2005
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
    www.niaid.nih.gov
     
  9. Feb 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM #19
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    Is It a Cold or the Flu?*

    Flu

    Symptoms
    Fever - Usual; high (100°F to 102°F; occasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3 to 4 days
    Headache - Common
    General Aches - often severe
    Fatigue - can last up to 2 to 3 weeks
    Extreme Exhaustion- at the beginning of the illness
    Stuffy Nose - Sometimes
    Sneezing - Sometimes
    Sore Throat Common Sometimes
    Chest Discomfort - can become severe

    Treatment
    Antiviral medicines—
    see your doctor

    Prevention
    Annual vaccination - see your doctor

    Complications

    Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life threatening


    *Source
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    National Institutes of Health
    September 2005
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
    www.niaid.nih.gov
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM #20
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    Sounds like this is what I have. I'm not enjoying it. :no:
     
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