Swine Flu and Asthma?
I had Asthma when I was younger and I had it VERY bad ! However I have not shown any systems of it for a long time I want to say seance I was at least 12 ish . I am 20 now. However I am EXTREMELY afraid of getting the swine flu and dieing from it !! Am I at higher risk ? I live in Phoenix AZ and A LOT of people here have it. Help!
Answer by Pankaj Debbarma
Hi Christin.
The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including 2009 H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
For more info please visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
What are "emergency warning signs" that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently?
In children:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
• Fever with a rash
In adults:
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
There are also everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like the flu.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.*
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
Other important actions that you can take are:
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs * (for when soap and water are not available), tissues and other related items could help you to avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and contagious.
What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Keep away from others as much as possible. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.
Take Care. Regards.
Answer by jordan
I am very anti vaccine BUT..since you have had respitory issues, you might want to *consult* with your doctor.just be aware that the vaccine does contain live virus so you can possibly get sick from it and should build your immune system up before taking it.
Answer by Odile
You are at risk because of your age, and should get the vaccine.
Answer by kissy_karissa
I think it would be prudent for you to get the shot. Its best to sway to the safe side then do nothing at all. It may be difficult do find the shot right now so I would contact your clinic as soon as possible.
Answer by Steve P
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