Technically speaking, the term “swine flu” refers to influenza in pigs. Pigs sporadically transmit influenza viruses to people, primarily to hog farmers and veterinarians. Less frequently, those who have the illness spread it to others.
Several months after the first cases of swine flu were reported, rates of confirmed H1N1-related illness were rising in many parts of the world, leading the World Health Organization to declare the infection a global pandemic. The human respiratory infection caused by a specific influenza virus H1N1 strain, popularly known as swine flu, was first recognized in spring 2009.
The H1N1 virus is still present in humans as a seasonal flu virus and was included in the seasonal flu vaccine for 2015–16 to provide protection against this strain. Another strain, H3N2, emerged in humans in 2011; the pandemic was declared over in August 2010.
The virus enters your body when you breathe contaminated droplets or transfer live virus from a contaminated surface to your eyes, nose, or mouth. **Causes–**Influenza viruses infect the cells lining your nose, throat, and lungs.
Pork is not a source of the swine flu.
Human H1N1 flu symptoms are comparable to those of other flu strains and include the following:
· Fever (but not always)
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Runny or stuffy nose
· Watery, red eyes
· Body aches
· Headache
· Fatigue
· Diarrhea
· Nausea and vomiting
The first to third days following virus exposure are when H1N1 flu symptoms start to appear.
Risk factors–You might have been exposed to the swine flu (H1N1) virus if you visited a region where a lot of people are afflicted by it, especially if you spent time in large crowds.
Due to their close contact with pigs, swine farmers and veterinarians are most at risk of contracting the actual swine flu.
**Complications–**Influenza complications include:
An escalation in the severity of long-term illnesses like heart disease and asthma
· Pneumonia
Confusion to seizures are among the neurological symptoms.
· Respiratory failure
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Swine flu can be managed and prevented with the use of carefully chosen homoeopathic medications.
The following are a few of the crucial treatments:
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS 1X-One of the best treatments for swine flu with dullness, drowsiness, and weakness is gelsemium. It is recommended when the patient has a bland, running nose, sneezing, and pain in the eyes and head, as well as frequent and violent chilliness up and down the back, a flushed and dark red face, a lot of muscular soreness, a severe headache, no thirst, and trembling.
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM 2XAnother effective treatment for swine flu is Eupatorium perfoliatum, which is indicated in cases of fever, chill, and bile vomiting as well as severe deep-seated bone pains that are relieved by pressure and movement.
**BRYONIA ALB. 30-**Bryonia alb is recommended when pneumonia complicates the flu. There are stitching, tearing, and shooting pains in the muscles that are made worse by the slightest movement. A dry hacking cough that causes much pain in the lungs and chest. Dry mouth with a strong desire for large amounts of cold water and a bitter taste in the mouth. Severe bursting, splitting type headaches. Excessive body sweating.
ARSENICUM ALBUM 30The person’s condition worsens in cold air; being in a warm room can provide some relief to the patient. Other notable symptoms are great restlessness with complete exhaustion and thirst for small quantities of water at random intervals. Arsenic album is one of the excellent remedies for Swine flu with thin watery discharge from the nose. The discharge leads to a burning sensation and is frequently accompanied by sneezing.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON 30There is much aching pain in the limbs, which is made worse by rest and better by movement. Another prescribing symptom is restlessness, and the patient tosses around in bed, which provides relief. The tongue is dry with a triangular red tip, and there is a hard tickling cough. Rhus tox is another effective remedy for swine flu.
DULCAMARA 30When it comes to treating acute conditions, dulcamara is one of the best treatments. Other symptoms include eyes that are swollen, a sore throat, and a cough that hurts because of muscle soreness.
BAPTISIA TIN. Q-Flue with a besotted countenance, bleary eyes, an aching head, a sore throat, pains and soreness throughout the body, and profound prostration. Baptisia tic. Effective in Swine flu with marked gastro-intestinal symptoms.
When a person has a high fever, a flushed face, no chills, a lot of prostration, and is unable to get out of bed, Causticum 1000 can also be helpful. Other symptoms include a watery nose, a stopped up nose, coryza-free nasal discharge, hoarseness, and a persistent dry hacking cough.
OSCILLOCOCCINUM 200-This medication shortens the duration of flu symptoms, according to placebo-controlled studies, and it can also be used to prevent the spread of Swine flu.
PREVENTION-As effective preventive medications, fluvenzinum 200, osillococcinum 200, and mercuri sol 1000x are recommended.
Additionally, the following actions help to stop the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus:
Stay home if you’re sick.When your fever has subsided, stay at home for at least 24 hours to prevent spreading the swine flu (H1N1) to others.
Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if you can’t find either of those.
Contain your coughs and sneezes.Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inner crook of your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands, and cover your mouth and nose when you do so.
Avoid contact.Avoid crowds if you can, and if you have a chronic medical condition like asthma or are pregnant, you should think twice about visiting swine barns at seasonal fairs or anywhere else if you are at high risk of complications from the flu.
Reduce exposure within your household.Only one household member should be assigned the duty of caring for a sick family member if they have the swine flu.
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