Welcome to Cold Flu Guide
What is common cold and what are the causes?
The common cold is a very widespread disease in the United States as well as the rest of the world. In fact, an average adult will catch the cold at least 2 times every year while children are likely to suffer from the disease for at least 6 times. However, the people, whose immune systems are weak, can suffer from this disease all year round.
Usually, the common cold causes the nasal passages to be blocked. It also caused itchiness in the throat and the eyes, fatigue and, in a few cases, fever. Usually, after observing the symptoms of common cold, people seek the help of their doctors. They hope that their physicians will be able to prescribe drugs to alleviate the symptoms. However, all their hopes are dashed when they are given no drugs and, instead, are asked to take rest – for at least a week, until the symptoms alleviate automatically..... Read More
How to Care for a Child Suffering from the Flu
While immunizing your children so that they do not catch the flu is the best precaution to take, if and when your child still ends up having the flu regardless, a few measures should be ensured which are discussed below:
In the case where your child is suffering from diarrhea and vomiting, make sure he or she is not dehydrated. After the vomiting is over for a while, keep your child hydrated by giving him or her sips of Gatorade or Pedialyte in small amounts; they will also provide your child with the energy lost during the illness..... Read More
When is it necessary to get emergency medical attention in case of flu or cold?
A person suffering from cold needs to pay a visit to his or her doctor – immediately – in the following conditions: A fever that does not get well: This is a sign that the infection responsible for the flu or cold is still present. Pain while swallowing: This may occur from soreness of the throat – a symptom common in all types of flu or cold. However, extreme difficulty while swallowing indicates strep throat. This needs immediate care from the doctor
Constant coughing: Although coughing is a common symptom in cold and flu, it tends to get well after a period of one week. If it does not alleviate – even after three weeks have passed, it can be a sign of an imminent danger – such as bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma. As a result, care of the doctor must be sought to get an antibiotic that can reduce the coughing..... Read More
Why isolation and quarantine is necessary for the flu affected person?
Swine flu is a type of influenza that can be seen in pigs. Generally this influenza does not infect humans or other animals. However, 2009 saw a new strain of swine flu that was infection to humans. This was the H1N1 influenza or Influenza A Swine flu. The new strain contained genes of bird flu, normal human flu and swine flu germs. The global outbreak and deaths raised awareness and resulted in mass panic. The airborne, highly contagious disease caused more panic then the bird flu, merely years earlier.
Because of the nature of the disease, infected people were advised to isolate themselves from healthy people to avoid spreading of the disease. Airborne diseases like swine flu travel in the form of miniscule water droplets usually through breathing, coughing or sneezing. Hence, when infected, the best way to prevent future infection is to make sure these said droplets cannot get to another person. This is why isolation or quarantine is the best way to prevent spread of the H1N1 virus..... Read More