what is swine flue(H1N1) and how to survive of it.

SWINE FLUE

(H1N1)

What is H1N1 virus?

H1N1 virus or swine flu is a respiratory disorder. According to WHO, the virus is a strain of influenza. It is commonly known as swine flu because it was detected in patients who were directly in contact with pig. According to WHO, genetic analyses of the virus shows that it originated from animal

influenza viruses. It was detected for the first time in North America in April 2009, after which it rapidly spread all around the world. In June 2009, the disease spread across 74 countries and territories.

What are the causes?

As per WHO, the H1N1 virus spreads just like other seasonal influenza viruses. It spreads from exposure to an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, he/she leaves behind infected droplets. Exposure to these infected droplets can contaminate hands and surfaces.

What are the symptoms of the virus?

The symptoms of H1N1 are similar to season flu. The symptoms included cough, fever, sore throat, runny nose, headache and body ache. In extreme cases, the patient also feels chills and fatigue. The swine flu, like every other regular flu, can develop into serious problems such as pneumonia, lung infection and other breathing problems.

What are the preventive measures one can take?

According to WHO, People are advised to seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath. They should also consult a doctor if the fever continues for more than three days. People should also wash their hands before consumption of food and avoid exposure to sick patient. Flu vaccine which is used to protect against seasonal flu disorders also protects against H1n1 virus strain.

What are the treatments available?

The same flu vaccine that protects against seasonal flu also protects against the H1N1 swine flu strain. You can get it as a shot or as a nasal spray. Either way, it “teaches” your immune system to attack the real virus. A sick patient should take plenty of liquids intakes and take lot of rest.

HOME MADE SYRUP TO PREVENT SWINE FLUE Ingredients: Turmeric  powder : ½ table spoonful Piper : 10nos. Ajawine : ½ table spoonful jaggery : ½ table spoonful Basil(Tulsi) leaves : 10 nos. Adusi  leaves : 5 nos. Dry ginger : ½ table spoonful Water : 1 litter How to prepare it : Mix all the above mentioned ingredients and boil it on slow heat till the water remains half. Stop heating, filter it and let the mixture to cool  down to room temperature. How to use it: Consume 25 ml of the home made syrup in early morning and evening. Make sure to prepare fresh syrup daily. Avoid  using stored syrup.