Swine Flu Signs In Children
Here's what asthmatics need to know about swine flu
By now most of us know about the swine flu, but do we know what it is and how to prevent it? Should we be panicked? As asthmatics, should we purchase a giant bubble and move into it? Are we doomed? Will this be another pandemic like The Great Flu of 1918?
Well, no, we are not doomed. And of course we asthmatics don't need to isolate ourselves into a bubble. Sure diseases can travel over the world in a day now, but medical wisdom has grown exponentially since 1918.
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Expert & Community Posts
The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...year and parents may be confused as to whether their child has swine flu, the seasonal flu or... Read more »
Treatment for Swine Flu
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...flu complications, such as pregnant women, young children, people 65 and older and people with... Read more »
It's Friday, "How you doin'?"
By Merely Me , Health ExpertHi everyone! Well the weekend is upon us already. I was just thinking that when you suffer... Read more »
Staying on Meds - Letting Your Psychiatrist Know Who's Boss
By John McManamy , Health ExpertLet's resume the conversation. In my last two shareposts, I referred to two individuals here,... Read more »
Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...has shown these types of tests are more accurate in children than in adults. H1N1 Specific... Read more »
Health Guide
Time for a Flu Shot?
...complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...been less common in the past few years, there is some concern that some people -- particularly small children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection.... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...infections.Ear Infections. The rhinovirus infection, a major cause of colds, also commonly predisposes children to ear infections, possibly by obstructing the Eustachian tube, which leads to the... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...different age and patient groups are as follows:Adults. Both are approved for treatment in adult patients.Children. Oseltamivir is approved for use in children age one and older. Studies report... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...intestines. One such strain is acidophilus, which is used to make yogurt. According to one Finnish study, children attending day care who drank milk containing the strain lactobacilli GG reduced... Read more »Images
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