Emed News Sunday, February 7, 2010   Preventive tips and Symptoms of H1N1 H1N1 virus is mostly entered through nostrils and mouth/throat. While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications). This is not a joke. Make it a ritual habit, makes it part of your daily routine. DO NOT BE LAZY! "Hands-off-the- face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap). Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you do not trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Do not underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (such as citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that they also have Zinc to boost absorption. Drink as much warm liquid as you can (such as teas, soups and broths). Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. Symptoms of H1N1 Swine Flu Symptoms of H1N1 swine flu are similar to those of the seasonal flu and include: Fever Body aches Cough Sore throat Headache Fatigue Occasionally vomiting and diarrhea What to Do if You Get Sick If you are sick with a fever and cough or sore throat, you should contact your health-care provider.   posted by emedinfo @9:01 PM permanent link   | |    Bookmark & Share     << Home

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